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Nissan Primastar Bus vs Casalini 550 comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 8 HP), boot space and price (38,500 £ vs 17,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Primastar Bus or Casalini 550?

Nissan Primastar Bus vs Casalini 550: Key differences

Nissan Primastar Bus

  • substantially more power

Casalini 550

  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially lighter

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

Primastar Bus

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 Nissan Primastar Bus costs 38,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,465 £.

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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 Nissan Primastar Bus offers substantially more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 162 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Nissan Primastar Bus is significantly faster – reaching 174 km/h, while the Casalini 550 tops out at 45 km/h. The difference is around 129 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Primastar Bus delivers significantly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 28 Nm. That’s about 352 Nm more.

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: Nissan Primastar Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Casalini 550 is substantially lighter – 425 kg compared to 1,952 kg. The difference is around 1,527 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Bus carries considerably more – 1,002 kg compared to 273 kg. That’s a difference of about 729 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Primastar Bus 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.

from £38,500
Primastar Bus

Nissan Primastar Bus

  • Engine Type : Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 170 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.9 - 8.8 L/100km
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Nissan Primastar Bus

The Nissan Primastar is a sensible people-mover that puts practicality and flexible seating ahead of flash, making it the go-to for tradespeople, shuttle duties or large families who need space without fuss. It’s unpretentious on the road and easy to live with — not the car to win style points, but the one that earns them every time you need to load up and go.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
38,500 - 63,200 £
Price
17,000 - 17,100 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 8.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
181 - 232 g/km
co2
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
20 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
6 - 9
Seats
2
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,952 - 2,527 kg
Curb weight
425 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
5,080 - 5,480 mm
Length
3,000 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,500 mm
Height
1,935 - 2,040 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
4,700 - 5,700 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
543 - 1,002 kg
Payload
273 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Power HP
8 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
161 - 174 km/h
Max Speed
45 km/h
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
28 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
2
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Power kW
6 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
479 cm3

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
Model Year
2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
-
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Casalini
What drivetrain options does the Nissan Primastar Bus have?

The Nissan Primastar Bus is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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