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 Volkswagen’s new Jetta 2.0 TDI SE against another lower-medium saloon in the shape of the Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Ghia.

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Ghia saloon

PRICE NEW £17,417

Mileage Age (months) Predicted value Money lost
20,000 12 £8,925/51% £8,492
30,000 18 £7,725/44% £9,692
40,000 24 £6,700/38% £10,717
50,000 30 £5,825/33% £11,592
60,000 36 £5,125/29% £12,292

Source: CAP Motor Research

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0 TDI SE

PRICE NEW £17,352

Mileage Age (months) Predicted value Money lost
20,000 12 £11,175/64% £6,177
30,000 18 £9,775/56% £7,577
40,000 24 £8,550/49% £8,802
50,000 30 £7,500/43% £9,852
60,000 36 £6,650/38% £10,702

Source: CAP Motor Research