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VW Caddy Compact Van vs Casalini 550 comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 8 HP), boot space and price (25,800 £ vs 17,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Caddy Compact Van or Casalini 550?

VW Caddy Compact Van vs Casalini 550: Key differences

VW Caddy Compact Van

  • significantly more power
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Casalini 550

  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Caddy Compact Van

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 VW Caddy Compact Van costs 25,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,790 £.

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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 Caddy Compact Van offers significantly more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 142 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the VW Caddy Compact Van is considerably faster – reaching 186 km/h, while the Casalini 550 tops out at 45 km/h. The difference is around 141 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Caddy Compact Van delivers clearly more torque with 320 Nm compared to 28 Nm. That’s about 292 Nm more.

Caddy Compact Van

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

In terms of curb weight, Casalini 550 is substantially lighter – 425 kg compared to 1,442 kg. The difference is around 1,017 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Caddy Compact Van carries significantly more – 759 kg compared to 273 kg. That’s a difference of about 486 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Caddy Compact Van 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 £25,800
Caddy Compact Van

VW Caddy Compact Van

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 102 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.5 - 6.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 117 - 120 km
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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
25,800 - 42,300 £
Price
17,000 - 17,100 £
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
117 - 120 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
11 - 154 g/km
co2
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
20 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,442 - 1,818 kg
Curb weight
425 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
4,500 - 4,853 mm
Length
3,000 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,500 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,823 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 3,700 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
628 - 759 kg
Payload
273 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Power HP
8 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
175 - 186 km/h
Max Speed
45 km/h
Torque
220 - 320 Nm
Torque
28 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
2
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Power kW
6 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
479 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
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Brand
VW
Brand
Casalini
What drivetrain options does the VW Caddy Compact Van have?

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

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