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Genesis G80 vs Casalini 550 comparison

Compare performance (370 HP vs 8 HP), boot space and price (64,300 £ vs 17,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Genesis G80 or Casalini 550?

Genesis G80 vs Casalini 550: Key differences

Genesis G80

  • substantially more power
  • considerably more trunk space
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Casalini 550

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

G80

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Casalini 550 is substantially cheaper – starting at 17,000 £ , while the Genesis G80 costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 47,254 £.

550

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Genesis G80 offers substantially more power – delivering 370 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 362 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Genesis G80 delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 28 Nm. That’s about 672 Nm more.

G80

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Genesis G80 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Casalini 550 is clearly lighter – 425 kg compared to 2,410 kg. The difference is around 1,985 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Genesis G80 offers considerably more boot space – 354 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 354 L.

When it comes to payload, the Genesis G80 carries significantly more – 490 kg compared to 273 kg. That’s a difference of about 217 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Casalini 550 is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Casalini 550

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 8 HP
Genesis G80
Casalini 550

Costs and Consumption

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Genesis G80

The Genesis G80 is a quietly confident executive sedan that marries elegant, restrained design with an interior that feels bespoke rather than mass-produced. For buyers who crave flagship comfort and poise without the badge theatrics, the G80 serves serious luxury and refinement with a touch of surprising value — like a tuxedoed chauffeur who secretly loves great playlists.

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Casalini 550

The Casalini 550 is a compact city runabout that packs surprising practicality into a tiny footprint, making parking a breeze and daily errands almost enjoyable. It won't wow on long highway blasts, but for shopping trips and short commutes it's a clever, affordable alternative to a full-size car — proof that you don't need a giant wallet to get where you need to go.

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Genesis G80
Casalini 550

Costs and Consumption

Price
64,300 - 67,800 £
Price
17,000 - 17,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
570 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
-
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
20 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
3
Curb weight
2,410 kg
Curb weight
425 kg
Trunk capacity
354 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
3,000 mm
Width
1,925 mm
Width
1,500 mm
Height
-
Height
1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
490 kg
Payload
273 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
370 HP
Power HP
8 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
45 km/h
Torque
700 Nm
Torque
28 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
2
Power kW
272 kW
Power kW
6 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
479 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
-
Brand
Genesis
Brand
Casalini
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