Which is cheaper to run: VW up! 1.0 2025 or Renault Express 2025?

VW up! 1.0 2025 is cheaper to run by £526/mo (£31,542 total over 5 years). Monthly TCO: VW up! 1.0 2025 = £1,556, Renault Express 2025 = £2,082.

How much does a VW up! 1.0 2025 cost per month?

The total cost of owning a VW up! 1.0 2025 is £1,556 per month at 15,000 km/year over 5 years. It covers: energy/fuel £473, service £116, insurance £153, depreciation £568/mo.

How much does a Renault Express 2025 cost per month?

The total cost of owning a Renault Express 2025 is £2,082 per month at 15,000 km/year over 5 years. It covers: energy/fuel £601, service £126, insurance £183, depreciation £817/mo.

What is the residual value of a VW up! 1.0 2025 after 5 years?

VW up! 1.0 2025 retains 45% of its value after 5 years (residual: £27,900). For comparison Renault Express 2025 retains 45% (£40,129).

VW up! 1.0 2025 vs Renault Express 2025

TCO comparison over 5 years (15,000 km/year)

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Cheaper to run

VW up! 1.0 2025

You save £526/mo (£31,542 over 5 years) compared to Renault Express 2025.

Petrol/Diesel · A - Mini

VW up! 1.0 2025

£1,556/mo

New price: £62,000 · Residual after 5y: 45%

Petrol/Diesel · Van - Maly

Renault Express 2025

£2,082/mo

New price: £89,175 · Residual after 5y: 45%

Full cost breakdown

Category	VW	Renault
Starting price	£62,000	£89,175
Monthly (TCO)	£1,556	£2,082
Fuel / energy (mo)	£473	£601
Service (mo)	£116	£126
Insurance (mo)	£153	£183
Depreciation (mo)	£568	£817
Residual after 5 years	£27,900	£40,129
Retention (%)	45%	45%
CO₂ emissions (g/km)	120	145
Warranty (years)	2	2

Calculated by the TCO v5.0 engine against a 3712-model database. Actual figures will vary with driving style, region and individual insurance history. Open the full calculator: /wizard.