FLEET NewsNet looks at how new cars taken on to a 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 new Volkswagen Group hot hatches – SEAT’s Ibiza Cupra and the Volkswagen Polo GTI.

SEAT Ibiza 1.8T 20V Cupra

PRICE NEW £14,197

Mileage Age (months) Predicted value Money lost
20,000 12 £9,200/65% £4,997
30,000 18 £8,025/57% £6,172
40,000 24 £7,000/49% £7,197
50,000 30 £6,100/43% £8,097
60,000 36 £5,350/38% £8,847

Source: CAP Motor Research

Volkswagen Polo 1.8T GTI

PRICE NEW £14,582

Mileage Age (months) Predicted value Money lost
20,000 12 £9,225/63% £5,357
30,000 18 £8,150/56% £6,432
40,000 24 £7,200/49% £7,382
50,000 30 £6,375/44% £8,207
60,000 36 £5,650/39% £8,932

Source: CAP Motor Research