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VW ID. Buzz Cargo vs Casalini 550 comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 8 HP), boot space and price (43,600 £ vs 17,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID. Buzz Cargo or Casalini 550?

VW ID. Buzz Cargo vs Casalini 550: Key differences

VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • clearly more power
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Casalini 550

  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

ID. Buzz Cargo

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 17,000 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Cargo costs 43,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,533 £.

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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 VW ID. Buzz Cargo offers clearly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 332 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo is substantially faster – reaching 160 km/h, while the Casalini 550 tops out at 45 km/h. The difference is around 115 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Cargo delivers clearly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 28 Nm. That’s about 651 Nm more.

ID. Buzz Cargo

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: VW ID. Buzz Cargo offers more seats – 3 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Casalini 550 is substantially lighter – 425 kg compared to 2,264 kg. The difference is around 1,839 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo carries significantly more – 753 kg compared to 273 kg. That’s a difference of about 480 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Casalini 550 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 £17,000
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Casalini 550

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 8 HP
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VW ID. Buzz Cargo

The VW ID. Buzz Cargo marries retro Volkswagen charm with a thoroughly modern electric work van, offering a surprisingly spacious and practical load area wrapped in friendly, iconic styling. It's a smart pick for urban tradespeople and small businesses who want quiet, effortless driving, lower running costs and easy maneuverability — with a healthy dash of nostalgia on the job.

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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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Casalini 550

Costs and Consumption
Price
43,600 - 51,400 £
Price
17,000 - 17,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.2 - 20.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
330 - 455 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
59 - 79 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
-
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
20 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
3
Seats
2
Doors
4
Doors
3
Curb weight
2,264 - 2,510 kg
Curb weight
425 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
4,712 mm
Length
3,000 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Width
1,500 mm
Height
1,932 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,900 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
640 - 753 kg
Payload
273 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Power HP
8 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Max Speed
45 km/h
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Torque
28 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
2
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Power kW
6 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
479 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
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Brand
VW
Brand
Casalini
Is the VW ID. Buzz Cargo offered with different drivetrains?

The VW ID. Buzz Cargo is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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