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VW Amarok vs Casalini 550 comparison

Compare performance (240 HP vs 8 HP), boot space and price (43,200 £ vs 17,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Amarok or Casalini 550?

VW Amarok vs Casalini 550: Key differences

VW Amarok

  • significantly more power
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Casalini 550

  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Amarok

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 VW Amarok costs 43,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,206 £.

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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 VW Amarok offers significantly more power – delivering 240 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 232 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the VW Amarok is substantially faster – reaching 190 km/h, while the Casalini 550 tops out at 45 km/h. The difference is around 145 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Amarok delivers substantially more torque with 600 Nm compared to 28 Nm. That’s about 572 Nm more.

Amarok

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: VW Amarok offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Casalini 550 is considerably lighter – 425 kg compared to 2,262 kg. The difference is around 1,837 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Amarok carries considerably more – 983 kg compared to 273 kg. That’s a difference of about 710 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Amarok 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 £43,200
Amarok

VW Amarok

  • Engine Type : Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 240 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 8.6 - 10.3 L/100km
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Casalini 550

Costs and Consumption
Price
43,200 - 64,100 £
Price
17,000 - 17,100 £
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
226 - 270 g/km
co2
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
20 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
4
Doors
3
Curb weight
2,262 - 2,423 kg
Curb weight
425 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
5,350 mm
Length
3,000 mm
Width
1,910 mm
Width
1,500 mm
Height
1,871 - 1,884 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
883 - 983 kg
Payload
273 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 240 HP
Power HP
8 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
Max Speed
45 km/h
Torque
405 - 600 Nm
Torque
28 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
2
Power kW
125 - 177 kW
Power kW
6 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
479 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
-
Brand
VW
Brand
Casalini
What drive types are available for the VW Amarok?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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