THE Clio 197 is a really good car. It looks right, drives fantastically well and has a great pedigree.

All the ingredients for a top hot hatch that should be loved by new and used buyers alike.

But against the new MINI’s residual values it gets stuffed: the Cooper S would be worth £2,100 more in 60,000 miles’ time.

In the RV world, the MINI is a phenomenon. Only the odd luxury SUV or sportscar comes close to its spectacular performance.

Renault Clio Renaultsport 2.0 16v 197 3dr:
Price new £15,767

Mileage		Age (months)		Predicted value		Money lost
20,000		12		£9,900/63%		£5,867
30,000		18		£8,650/55%		£7,117
40,000		24		£7,600/48%		£8,167
50,000		30		£6,675/42%		£9,092
60,000		36		£5,850/37%		£9,917

Source: CAP Motor Research

MINI Cooper s 1.6 3dr:
Price new £15,832

Mileage		Age (months)		Predicted value		Money lost
20,000		12		£12,550/79%		£3,282
30,000		18		£11,200/71%		£4,632
40,000		24		£9,975/63%		£5,857
50,000		30		£8,925/56%		£6,907
60,000		36		£8,000/51%		£7,832

Source: CAP Motor Research