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 compare budget-priced saloons, the Mitsubishi Lancer Elegance and the Chevrolet – previously Daewoo – Lacetti.

Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6 Elegance 4dr

Price new £10,586

Mileage Age (months) Predicted value Money lost
20,000 12 £5,675/54% £4,911
30,000 18 £4,925/47% £5,661
40,000 24 £4,275/40% £6,311
50,000 30 £3,725/35% £6,861
60,000 36 £3,250/31% £7,336

Source: CAP Motor Research

Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6 SX 4dr

Price new £10,307

Mileage Age (months) Predicted value Money lost
20,000 12 £4,975/48% £5,332
30,000 18 £4,275/41% £6,032
40,000 24 £3,675/36% £6,632
50,000 30 £3,175/31% £7,132
60,000 36 £2,750/27% £7,557

Source: CAP Motor Research