Hamburg: Cheaper cars in the same market segment are not always cheaper in the long run when it comes to running costs and resale value, according to tests conducted by Germany's automobile association , ADAC and ZDF television.
The biggest price difference was found in the SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) segment where the BMW X3 was compared with the Toyota RAV.
Although the BMW was $12,843 more expensive than the RAV at a price of $54,575, total running costs over 60,000 km were just $4,378 more than the Japanese vehicle, which has a new price tag of $41,740.
Testers calculated over-the-period fuel consumption costs, insurance and the resale value of the used vehicle after four years.
In the compact car segment, the VW Golf (V) Trendline was compared to the Opel Astra Twinport.
The Astra sells in Germany for $26,580 and the Golf for $27,054. Over 60,000 km the Astra running costs were 37.7 cents per km and for the Golf 38 cents. In total the Astra was only $262 cheaper than the Golf.
Comparing the BMW 320i with an Audi A4 2.0 TFSI, the BMW sells for $43,024 -$222 cheaper than its competitor.
But after four years and 60,000 km, the BMW was $4,375 cheaper on the basis of better fuel consumption and higher resale value.
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