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Subaru Crosstrek vs Casalini 550 comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 8 HP), boot space and price (29,900 £ vs 17,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru Crosstrek or Casalini 550?

Subaru Crosstrek vs Casalini 550: Key differences

Subaru Crosstrek

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  • clearly more power
  • clearly more trunk space
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Casalini 550

  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Crosstrek

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 Subaru Crosstrek costs 29,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,874 £.

550

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 Subaru Crosstrek offers clearly more power – delivering 136 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 128 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Subaru Crosstrek delivers significantly more torque with 182 Nm compared to 28 Nm. That’s about 154 Nm more.

Crosstrek

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: Subaru Crosstrek offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Casalini 550 is significantly lighter – 425 kg compared to 1,595 kg. The difference is around 1,170 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru Crosstrek offers clearly more boot space – 315 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 315 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Crosstrek carries significantly more – 505 kg compared to 273 kg. That’s a difference of about 232 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Subaru Crosstrek 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 £29,900
Crosstrek

Subaru Crosstrek

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.7 L/100km
Subaru Crosstrek
Casalini 550

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Subaru Crosstrek

The Subaru Crosstrek is a compact, go-anywhere crossover that blends rugged good looks with Subaru's familiar all-wheel-drive confidence, so it feels equally at home on backroads and in the supermarket car park. It delivers practical, reliable transport with a comfy ride and sensible features — not the flashiest cabin, but great for buyers who prefer substance over sparkle.

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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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Subaru Crosstrek
Casalini 550

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,900 - 35,000 £
Price
17,000 - 17,100 £
Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
174 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
1,595 - 1,628 kg
Curb weight
425 kg
Trunk capacity
315 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
3,000 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,500 mm
Height
-
Height
1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
472 - 505 kg
Payload
273 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 HP
Power HP
8 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
45 km/h
Torque
182 Nm
Torque
28 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
2
Power kW
100 kW
Power kW
6 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3
Engine capacity
479 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
-
Brand
Subaru
Brand
Casalini
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