Pricewatch: Mazda3 1.6 S V Renault Megane 1.6 VVT

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