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Nissan Primastar Transporter vs Casalini 550 comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 8 HP), boot space and price (43,500 £ vs 17,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Primastar Transporter or Casalini 550?

Nissan Primastar Transporter vs Casalini 550: Key differences

Nissan Primastar Transporter

  • clearly more power
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Casalini 550

  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Primastar Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Casalini 550 is substantially cheaper – starting at 17,000 £ , while the Nissan Primastar Transporter costs 43,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,492 £.

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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 Transporter offers clearly more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 162 HP more horsepower.

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

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Nissan Primastar Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Casalini 550 is considerably lighter – 425 kg compared to 1,926 kg. The difference is around 1,501 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Transporter carries substantially more – 1,110 kg compared to 273 kg. That’s a difference of about 837 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Primastar Transporter leads convincingly 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 £43,500
Primastar Transporter

Nissan Primastar Transporter

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 170 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.8 - 7 L/100km
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Nissan Primastar Transporter

The Nissan Primastar is a no-nonsense transporter that pairs rugged practicality with a surprisingly civilized cabin, so you arrive with your tools — and your temper — intact. It may not steal glances at the lights, but its sensible layout and dependable nature make it the kind of van you’ll happily rely on day in, day out.

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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
43,500 - 48,500 £
Price
17,000 - 17,100 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
178 - 184 g/km
co2
-
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
20 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,926 - 2,075 kg
Curb weight
425 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
3,000 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,500 mm
Height
-
Height
1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
899 - 1,110 kg
Payload
273 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 170 HP
Power HP
8 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
45 km/h
Torque
350 - 380 Nm
Torque
28 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
2
Power kW
110 - 125 kW
Power kW
6 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
479 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
-
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Casalini
What drivetrain options does the Nissan Primastar Transporter have?

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

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