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Toyota Corolla vs Casalini 550 comparison

Compare performance (178 HP vs 8 HP), boot space and price (28,600 £ vs 17,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Corolla or Casalini 550?

Toyota Corolla vs Casalini 550: Key differences

Toyota Corolla

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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more trunk space
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Casalini 550

  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably 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.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Corolla

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Casalini 550 is significantly cheaper – starting at 17,000 £ , while the Toyota Corolla costs 28,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,546 £.

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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 Toyota Corolla offers clearly more power – delivering 178 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 170 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Toyota Corolla is clearly faster – reaching 180 km/h, while the Casalini 550 tops out at 45 km/h. The difference is around 135 km/h.

Corolla

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: Toyota Corolla offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Casalini 550 is considerably lighter – 425 kg compared to 1,420 kg. The difference is around 995 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Corolla offers substantially more boot space – 361 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 361 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Corolla carries markedly more – 450 kg compared to 273 kg. That’s a difference of about 177 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Corolla is decisively ahead 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 £28,600
Corolla

Toyota Corolla

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 140 - 178 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.4 L/100km
Toyota Corolla
Casalini 550

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Toyota Corolla

The Corolla is a reliable, no-nonsense compact car known for its practicality and composed ride. It’s economical to run, easy to maintain, and suits daily commuting while holding its value well.

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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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Toyota Corolla
Casalini 550

Costs and Consumption

Price
28,600 - 34,900 £
Price
17,000 - 17,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
100 g/km
co2
-
Fuel tank capacity
43 L
Fuel tank capacity
20 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,460 kg
Curb weight
425 kg
Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
4,370 mm
Length
3,000 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Width
1,500 mm
Height
1,435 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,052 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
400 - 450 kg
Payload
273 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Power HP
8 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
45 km/h
Torque
-
Torque
28 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
2
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Power kW
6 kW
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3
Engine capacity
479 cm3

General

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