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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Casalini 550 comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 8 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 17,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or Casalini 550?

Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Casalini 550: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • clearly more trunk space
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Casalini 550

  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

MX-5 Roadster

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 significantly cheaper – starting at 17,000 £ , while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster costs 29,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,931 £.

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Engine and Performance:

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 Mazda MX-5 Roadster offers considerably more power – delivering 132 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 124 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda MX-5 Roadster delivers substantially more torque with 152 Nm compared to 28 Nm. That’s about 124 Nm more.

MX-5 Roadster

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

In terms of curb weight, Casalini 550 is considerably lighter – 425 kg compared to 1,078 kg. The difference is around 653 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda MX-5 Roadster offers clearly more boot space – 130 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 130 L.

When it comes to payload, the Casalini 550 carries clearly more – 273 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 121 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda MX-5 Roadster holds a decisive overall lead 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.

from £29,000
MX-5 Roadster

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 132 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.2 L/100km
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Mazda MX-5 Roadster

The Mazda MX-5 is a featherweight, open-top sports car that turns ordinary roads into a grin-inducing playground thanks to razor-sharp steering and an engaging, tactile gearbox. It won’t swallow the weekly shopping or ski bags, but for anyone after pure driving fun and sun-on-your-face weekends, few cars match its sheer charm and value.

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Oliel
9 Aug 2026, 14:18:24

Good Car, much fun, very lightweight, can fit loads of grocheries in the trunk, great family car

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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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Casalini 550

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
Price
17,000 - 17,100 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
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
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
140 g/km
co2
-
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
20 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Curb weight
425 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
3,000 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,500 mm
Height
-
Height
1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
152 kg
Payload
273 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
8 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
45 km/h
Torque
152 Nm
Torque
28 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
2
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
6 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
479 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
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Brand
Mazda
Brand
Casalini
What drive types are available for the Mazda MX-5 Roadster?

The Mazda MX-5 Roadster is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.

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