FLEET News 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 two stylish hatchbacks from the Mazda and Renault stables that are vying for fleet sales.

Mazda3 1.6 S 5dr
PRICE NEW £11,417

Mileage Age (months) Predicted value Money lost
20,000 12 £7,550/66% £3,867
30,000 18 £6,600/58% £4,817
40,000 24 £5,750/50% £5,667
50,000 30 £5,025/44% £6,392
60,000 36 £4,400/39% £7,017

  • Source: CAP Motor Research

    Renault Megane 1.6 VVT Authentique 5dr
    PRICE NEW £11,567

    Mileage Age (months) Predicted value Money lost
    20,000 12 £6,400/55% £5,167
    30,000 18 £5,550/48% £6,017
    40,000 24 £4,825/42% £6,742
    50,000 30 £4,200/36% £7,367
    60,000 36 £3,650/32% £7,917

  • Source: CAP Motor Research