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Renault Espace vs Casalini 550 comparison

Compare performance (200 HP vs 8 HP), boot space and price (37,500 £ vs 17,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Espace or Casalini 550?

Renault Espace vs Casalini 550: Key differences

Renault Espace

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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more trunk space
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Casalini 550

  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly 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.

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

Espace

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 17,000 £ , while the Renault Espace costs 37,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,511 £.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Renault Espace offers clearly more power – delivering 200 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 192 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Renault Espace is clearly faster – reaching 174 km/h, while the Casalini 550 tops out at 45 km/h. The difference is around 129 km/h.

Espace

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Renault Espace offers more seats – 7 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Casalini 550 is significantly lighter – 425 kg compared to 1,673 kg. The difference is around 1,248 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Espace offers substantially more boot space – 692 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 692 L.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Espace carries considerably more – 581 kg compared to 273 kg. That’s a difference of about 308 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Espace 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 £37,500
Espace

Renault Espace

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 200 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.9 L/100km
Renault Espace
Casalini 550

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Renault Espace

The Renault Espace is the sort of roomy, clever family cruiser that makes long journeys feel effortless, its interior prioritising comfort and practical thinking without drifting into blandness. It won't pretend to be a sports car, but its composed ride, smart packaging and a whisper of French flair make it a sensible and subtly stylish choice for buyers who value space and versatility.

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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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Renault Espace
Casalini 550

Costs and Consumption

Price
37,500 - 41,400 £
Price
17,000 - 17,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
110 g/km
co2
-
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
20 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,673 - 1,783 kg
Curb weight
425 kg
Trunk capacity
212 - 692 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
4,746 mm
Length
3,000 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Width
1,500 mm
Height
1,645 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,054 - 2,224 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
404 - 581 kg
Payload
273 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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
200 HP
Power HP
8 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
174 km/h
Max Speed
45 km/h
Torque
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Torque
28 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
2
Power kW
147 kW
Power kW
6 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
479 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
-
Brand
Renault
Brand
Casalini
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