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smart #1 vs Casalini 550 comparison

Compare performance (368 HP vs 8 HP), boot space and price (40,700 £ vs 17,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – smart #1 or Casalini 550?

smart #1 vs Casalini 550: Key differences

smart #1

  • clearly more power
  • considerably more trunk space
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Casalini 550

  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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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 smart #1 costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,674 £.

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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 smart #1 offers clearly more power – delivering 368 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 360 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #1 delivers significantly more torque with 470 Nm compared to 28 Nm. That’s about 442 Nm more.

#1

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: smart #1 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Casalini 550 is considerably lighter – 425 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 1,475 kg.

Looking at boot space, the smart #1 offers considerably more boot space – 313 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 313 L.

When it comes to payload, the smart #1 carries noticeably more – 425 kg compared to 273 kg. That’s a difference of about 152 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Casalini 550 sits just ahead 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 £17,000
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Casalini 550

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 8 HP
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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
40,700 £
Price
17,000 - 17,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
-
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
20 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,900 kg
Curb weight
425 kg
Trunk capacity
313 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
3,000 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Width
1,500 mm
Height
-
Height
1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 kg
Payload
273 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
368 HP
Power HP
8 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
45 km/h
Torque
470 Nm
Torque
28 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
2
Power kW
271 kW
Power kW
6 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
479 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
-
Brand
smart
Brand
Casalini
What drive types are available for the smart #1?

The smart #1 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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