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 two lower-medium offerings – the Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI and the Golf Plus 1.9 TDI.

Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI 5dr (AC)

Price new £14,947

Mileage Age (months) Predicted value Money lost
20,000 12 £9,900/66% £5,047
30,000 18 £8,500/57% £6,447
40,000 24 £7,425/50% £7,522
50,000 30 £6,575/44% £8,372
60,000 36 £5,825/39% £9,122

Source: CAP Motor Research

Volkswagen Golf Plus 1.9 TDI PD 90

Price new £14,482

Mileage Age (months) Predicted value Money lost
20,000 12 £10,325/71% £4,157
30,000 18 £8,850/61% £5,632
40,000 24 £7,750/54% £6,732
50,000 30 £6,850/47% £7,632
60,000 36 £6,075/42% £8,407

Source: CAP Motor Research