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’s diesel saloon combatants are the new Alfa Romeo 159 1.9JTDM Turismo and Audi’s A4 2.0 TDI.

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9JTDM Turismo

PRICE NEW £20,322

Mileage Age (months) Predicted value Money lost
20,000 12 £12,425/61% £7,897
30,000 18 £10,800/53% £9,522
40,000 24 £9,375/46% £10,947
50,000 30 £8,150/40% £12,172
60,000 36 £7,100/35% £13,222

Source: CAP Motor Research

Audi A4 2.0 TDI

PRICE NEW £21,857

Mileage Age (months) Predicted value Money lost
20,000 12 £14,725/67% £7,132
30,000 18 £12,900/59% £8,957
40,000 24 £11,400/52% £10,457
50,000 30 £9,900/45% £11,957
60,000 36 £8,700/40% £13,157

Source: CAP Motor Research