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.

We compare two small offerings from key fleet manufacturers in the shape of the new Renault Clio 1.4 16v Dynamic and Ford Fiesta 1.4 Zetec.

Renault Clio 1.4 16v Dynamic S 3dr (AC)

PRICE NEW £10,887

Mileage Age (months) Predicted value Money lost
20,000 12 £5,975/55% £4,912
30,000 18 £5,225/48% £5,662
40,000 24 £4,575/42% £6,312
50,000 30 £4,025/37% £6,862
60,000 36 £3,525/32% £7,362

Source: CAP Motor Research

Ford Fiesta 1.4 Zetec 3dr (Climate)

PRICE NEW £10,323

Mileage Age (months) Predicted value Money lost
20,000 12 £5,125/50% £5,107
30,000 18 £4,500/44% £5,732
40,000 24 £3,925/38% £6,307
50,000 30 £3,450/34% £6,782
60,000 36 £3,025/30% £7,207

Source: CAP Motor Research