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Volvo EC40 vs Casalini 550 comparison

Compare performance (442 HP vs 8 HP), boot space and price (46,500 £ vs 17,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo EC40 or Casalini 550?

Volvo EC40 vs Casalini 550: Key differences

Volvo EC40

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • clearly more trunk space
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Casalini 550

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

EC40

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Casalini 550 is significantly cheaper – starting at 17,000 £ , while the Volvo EC40 costs 46,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 29,503 £.

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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 Volvo EC40 offers considerably more power – delivering 442 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 434 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EC40 delivers significantly more torque with 670 Nm compared to 28 Nm. That’s about 642 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Volvo EC40 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Casalini 550 is clearly lighter – 425 kg compared to 2,065 kg. The difference is around 1,640 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo EC40 offers clearly more boot space – 404 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 404 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo EC40 carries markedly more – 435 kg compared to 273 kg. That’s a difference of about 162 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Casalini 550 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.

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Casalini 550

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 8 HP
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Casalini 550

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Casalini 550

Costs and Consumption
Price
46,500 - 56,800 £
Price
17,000 - 17,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.2 - 17.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
486 - 585 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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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
2,065 - 2,185 kg
Curb weight
425 kg
Trunk capacity
404 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
3,000 mm
Width
1,873 mm
Width
1,500 mm
Height
-
Height
1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
395 - 435 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
238 - 442 HP
Power HP
8 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
45 km/h
Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Torque
28 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
2
Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Power kW
6 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
479 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
-
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Casalini
Is the Volvo EC40 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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