FLEET NewsNet looks at how new cars taken on to a typical fleet might perform over the next three years/60,000 miles.

Using data from used car expert CAP Motor Research, we benchmark two cars against each other to see how they perform over the traditional fleet cycle. This week, we compare diesel-powered mini people carriers, the Mazda5 2.0d Sport 5dr and the Vauxhall Zafira 1.9 CDTi Club 120 Euro IV.

Mazda5 2.0d Sport 5dr

Price New – £17,702

Mileage Age (months) Predicted value Money lost
20,000 12 £10,900/62% £6,802
30,000 18 £9,425/53% £8,277
40,000 24 £8,225/46% £9,477
50,000 30 £7,025/40% £10,677
60,000 36 £6,100/34% £11,602

Source: CAP Motor Research

Vauxhall Zafira 1.9 CDTi Club 120 5dr Euro IV

Price New – £17,922

Mileage Age (months) Predicted value Money lost
20,000 12 £10,075/56% £7,917
30,000 18 £8,725/49% £9,267
40,000 24 £7,650/43% £10,272
50,000 30 £6,575/37% £11,347
60,000 36 £5,725/32% £12,197

Source: CAP Motor Research