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 see how Vauxhall’s new Astra TwinTop in diesel-engined guise compares with the Peugeot 307CC.

Peugeot 307CC 2.0 HDi S

PRICE NEW £19,827

Mileage Age (months) Predicted value Money lost
20,000 12 £13,250/67% £6,577
30,000 18 £11,475/58% £8,352
40,000 24 £10,050/51% £9,237
50,000 30 £8,650/44% £11,177
60,000 36 £7,525/38% £12,302

Source: CAP Motor Research

Vauxhall Astra TwinTop 1.9 CDTi 16v Sport

PRICE NEW £19,822

Mileage Age (months) Predicted value Money lost
20,000 12 £13,625/69% £6,197
30,000 18 £11,775/59% £8,047
40,000 24 £10,275/52% £9,547
50,000 30 £8,800/44% £11,022
60,000 36 £7,625/38% £12,197

Source: CAP Motor Research