Compare performance (68 HP vs 8 HP), boot space and price (15,100 £ vs 17,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Picanto or Casalini 550?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Kia Picanto is a bit cheaper – starting at 15,100 £ , while the Casalini 550 costs 17,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,954 £.
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the Kia Picanto offers clearly more power – delivering 68 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 60 HP more horsepower.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Picanto delivers significantly more torque with 96 Nm compared to 28 Nm. That’s about 68 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Kia Picanto offers more seats – 5 vs 2.
In terms of curb weight, Casalini 550 is significantly lighter – 425 kg compared to 1,124 kg. The difference is around 699 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Kia Picanto offers substantially more boot space – 255 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 255 L.
When it comes to payload, the Kia Picanto carries a bit more – 332 kg compared to 273 kg. That’s a difference of about 59 kg.
The Kia Picanto 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.
Kia Picanto is a cheeky city hatch that squeezes surprising style, practicality and a smile-inducing drive into a pocket-friendly package. It’s ideal for urban buyers who want fuss-free running, effortless parking and a car that punches above its class without pretending to be anything it’s not.
detailsThe 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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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
15,100 - 19,500 £
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Price
17,000 - 17,100 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
126 - 134 g/km
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co2
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
20 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
4 - 5
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Seats
2
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Doors
-
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Doors
3
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Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
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Curb weight
425 kg
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Trunk capacity
255 L
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Trunk capacity
0 L
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Length
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Length
3,000 mm
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Width
1,595 mm
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Width
1,500 mm
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Height
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Height
1,470 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
253 - 332 kg
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Payload
273 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Transmission
Manual, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
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Transmission Detail
CVT
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
68 HP
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Power HP
8 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
45 km/h
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Torque
96 Nm
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Torque
28 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Number of Cylinders
2
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Power kW
50 kW
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Power kW
6 kW
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Engine capacity
998 cm3
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Engine capacity
479 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2022
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
-
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Brand
Kia
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Brand
Casalini
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