2022 Best Selling Passenger Cars In Europe (All Models Ranked)
According to the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA), total passenger car sales in Europe in 2022 were 11.3 million units, down 4.6% from 2021. This was the first decline in European passenger car sales since 2012. The decline in sales was due to a number of factors, including the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and the global semiconductor shortage.
These models are popular among European consumers due to their affordability, fuel efficiency, and practicality. Other popular passenger car models in Europe in 2022 included the Ford Fiesta, the Renault Clio, the Volkswagen Polo, the Opel Corsa, and the Hyundai i20. It is important to note that the European passenger car market is expected to remain challenging in the coming years. However, there are a number of trends that are shaping the market and creating opportunities for automakers.
One trend is the growing popularity of electric vehicles. Electric vehicle sales in Europe are expected to continue to grow in the coming years, as governments introduce more incentives to promote the adoption of electric vehicles. Another trend is the shift towards autonomous driving. Automakers are investing heavily in autonomous driving technology. This technology is still in its early stages, but it is expected to have a major impact on the auto industry in the coming years.
Additionally, the European Union is committed to reducing carbon emissions. This is likely to lead to further changes in the European passenger car market, as automakers focus on developing more fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly vehicles.
Overall, the European passenger car market is expected to remain challenging in the coming years. However, there are a number of trends that are shaping the market and creating opportunities for automakers. Automakers that are able to adapt to these trends and develop vehicles that meet the needs of European consumers will be well-positioned to succeed in the future.
Here Are The Most Popular Passenger Cars in Europe for 2022
This data table looks at full year passenger car sales volumes in Europe by model. We compare European market passenger car model sales for the full year versus the full year last year.
| Model | Month | Month LY | Change | This Year Sales | Last Year Sales | YTD Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 1-Series | 65,994 | 96,410 | -31.55 | 65,994 | 96,410 | -31.55 |
| Peugeot 108 | 3,875 | 34,689 | -88.83 | 3,875 | 34,689 | -88.83 |
| Mazda 2 | 24,502 | 18,339 | 33.61 | 24,502 | 18,339 | 33.61 |
| BMW 2-Series | 53,292 | 34,852 | 52.91 | 53,292 | 34,852 | 52.91 |
| Peugeot 208 | 205,141 | 195,728 | 4.81 | 205,141 | 195,728 | 4.81 |
| Ferrari 296 GTB | 501 | 0 | 0.00 | 501 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Mazda 3 | 15,316 | 24,572 | -37.67 | 19,691 | 24,572 | -19.86 |
| MG 3 | 4,375 | 24,572 | -82.20 | 19,691 | 24,572 | -19.86 |
| BMW 3-Series | 85,695 | 113,209 | -24.30 | 85,695 | 113,209 | -24.30 |
| Peugeot 301 | 131 | 574 | -77.18 | 131 | 574 | -77.18 |
| Peugeot 308 | 86,933 | 53,356 | 62.93 | 86,933 | 53,356 | 62.93 |
| BMW 4-Series | 40,619 | 33,083 | 22.78 | 40,619 | 33,083 | 22.78 |
| Volvo 40-Series | 15,981 | 0 | 0.00 | 15,981 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Peugeot 408 | 1,047 | 0 | 0.00 | 1,047 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Ferrari 488 | 16 | 152 | -89.47 | 16 | 152 | -89.47 |
| MG 5 | 13,187 | 0 | 0.00 | 13,187 | 0 | 0.00 |
| BMW 5-Series | 52,533 | 52,936 | -0.76 | 52,533 | 52,936 | -0.76 |
| Fiat 500L | 6,438 | 19,967 | -67.76 | 6,438 | 19,967 | -67.76 |
| Peugeot 508 | 14,757 | 25,202 | -41.45 | 14,757 | 25,202 | -41.45 |
| Mazda 6 | 4,483 | 4,890 | -8.32 | 4,483 | 4,890 | -8.32 |
| BMW 6-Series | 997 | 1,231 | -19.01 | 997 | 1,231 | -19.01 |
| Volvo 60-Series | 25,020 | 4,521 | 453.42 | 25,020 | 4,521 | 453.42 |
| BMW 7-Series | 4,196 | 5,235 | -19.85 | 4,196 | 5,235 | -19.85 |
| Porsche 718 | 5,054 | 5,667 | -10.82 | 5,054 | 5,667 | -10.82 |
| McLaren 720S | 321 | 0 | 0.00 | 321 | 0 | 0.00 |
| BMW 8-Series | 4,671 | 0 | 0.00 | 4,671 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Ferrari 812 Superfast | 710 | 812 | -12.56 | 710 | 812 | -12.56 |
| Toyota 86 / FR-S | 952 | 0 | 0.00 | 952 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Volvo 90-Series | 12,061 | 16,645 | -27.54 | 12,061 | 16,645 | -27.54 |
| Porsche 911 | 18,628 | 15,705 | 18.61 | 18,628 | 15,705 | 18.61 |
| Mercedes-Benz A-Class | 90,703 | 118,439 | -23.42 | 90,703 | 118,439 | -23.42 |
| Audi A1 | 51,145 | 57,092 | -10.42 | 51,145 | 57,092 | -10.42 |
| Alpine A110 | 3,269 | 2,427 | 34.69 | 3,269 | 2,427 | 34.69 |
| Audi A3 | 105,330 | 95,788 | 9.96 | 105,330 | 95,788 | 9.96 |
| Audi A4 | 54,513 | 59,251 | -8.00 | 54,513 | 59,251 | -8.00 |
| Audi A5 | 22,912 | 26,100 | -12.21 | 22,912 | 26,100 | -12.21 |
| Audi A6 | 46,293 | 50,238 | -7.85 | 46,293 | 50,238 | -7.85 |
| Audi A7 | 3,463 | 4,260 | -18.71 | 3,463 | 4,260 | -18.71 |
| Audi A8 | 3,218 | 2,865 | 12.32 | 3,218 | 2,865 | 12.32 |
| Lucid Air | 15 | 0 | 0.00 | 15 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GT | 2,630 | 2,266 | 16.06 | 2,630 | 2,266 | 16.06 |
| Opel Ampera-e | 1 | 115 | -99.13 | 1 | 115 | -99.13 |
| Volkswagen Arteon | 24,741 | 20,994 | 17.85 | 24,741 | 20,994 | 17.85 |
| McLaren Artura | 52 | 0 | 0.00 | 52 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Opel Astra | 31,415 | 14,307 | 119.58 | 31,415 | 14,307 | 119.58 |
| Mitsubishi ASX | 29 | 6,271 | -99.54 | 29 | 6,271 | -99.54 |
| Lamborghini Aventador | 242 | 292 | -17.12 | 242 | 292 | -17.12 |
| Toyota Aygo | 9,646 | 82,820 | -88.35 | 9,646 | 82,820 | -88.35 |
| Mercedes-Benz B-Class | 22,996 | 27,694 | -16.96 | 22,996 | 27,694 | -16.96 |
| Hyundai Bayon | 26,325 | 15,404 | 70.90 | 26,325 | 15,404 | 70.90 |
| Subaru BRZ | 8 | 160 | -95.00 | 8 | 160 | -95.00 |
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 71,133 | 56,927 | 24.95 | 71,133 | 56,927 | 24.95 |
| Citroen C-Elysee | 15 | 901 | -98.34 | 15 | 901 | -98.34 |
| Citroen C1 | 3,559 | 35,897 | -90.09 | 3,559 | 35,897 | -90.09 |
| Citroen C3 | 141,814 | 156,904 | -9.62 | 141,814 | 156,904 | -9.62 |
| Citroen C3 Aircross | 64,043 | 68,608 | -6.65 | 64,043 | 68,608 | -6.65 |
| Citroen C5 X | 10,238 | 63 | 16,150.79 | 10,238 | 63 | 16,150.79 |
| Chevrolet Camaro | 25 | 241 | -89.63 | 25 | 241 | -89.63 |
| Toyota Camry | 5,642 | 8,222 | -31.38 | 5,642 | 8,222 | -31.38 |
| Kia Ceed | 64,751 | 80,057 | -19.12 | 64,751 | 80,057 | -19.12 |
| Dodge Challenger | 440 | 351 | 25.36 | 440 | 351 | 25.36 |
| Dodge Charger | 143 | 181 | -20.99 | 143 | 181 | -20.99 |
| Skoda Citigo | 53 | 5,264 | -98.99 | 53 | 5,264 | -98.99 |
| Honda Civic | 5,063 | 14,417 | -64.88 | 5,063 | 14,417 | -64.88 |
| Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class | 51,951 | 55,956 | -7.16 | 51,951 | 55,956 | -7.16 |
| Renault Clio | 140,631 | 199,889 | -29.65 | 140,631 | 199,889 | -29.65 |
| Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class | 2,163 | 2,155 | 0.37 | 2,163 | 2,155 | 0.37 |
| Bentley Continental GT | 1,607 | 1,207 | 33.14 | 1,607 | 1,207 | 33.14 |
| Mini Cooper | 126,941 | 13,512 | 839.47 | 126,941 | 13,512 | 839.47 |
| Opel Corsa | 162,549 | 80,072 | 103.00 | 162,549 | 80,072 | 103.00 |
| Chevrolet Corvette | 743 | 258 | 187.98 | 743 | 258 | 187.98 |
| Rolls Royce Cullinan | 529 | 269 | 96.65 | 529 | 269 | 96.65 |
| Rolls Royce Dawn | 32 | 58 | -44.83 | 32 | 58 | -44.83 |
| Aston Martin DB11 | 336 | 334 | 0.60 | 336 | 334 | 0.60 |
| Aston Martin DBS Superleggera | 184 | 286 | -35.66 | 184 | 286 | -35.66 |
| DS DS4 | 16,000 | 1,755 | 811.68 | 16,000 | 1,755 | 811.68 |
| DS DS9 | 1,181 | 1,778 | -33.58 | 1,181 | 1,778 | -33.58 |
| Honda e | 2,092 | 0 | 0.00 | 2,092 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 39,782 | 53,654 | -25.85 | 39,782 | 53,654 | -25.85 |
| Audi e-Tron GT | 6,450 | 4,927 | 30.91 | 6,450 | 4,927 | 30.91 |
| Audi e-Tron Sportback | 10,562 | 11,087 | -4.74 | 10,562 | 11,087 | -4.74 |
| Hyundai Elantra | 2,096 | 0 | 0.00 | 2,096 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Lotus Elise | 111 | 321 | -65.42 | 111 | 321 | -65.42 |
| Lotus Emira | 153 | 0 | 0.00 | 153 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Skoda Enyaq Coupe | 2,403 | 0 | 0.00 | 2,403 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQE Sedan | 8,535 | 0 | 0.00 | 8,535 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQS-Sedan | 7,092 | 1,027 | 590.56 | 7,092 | 1,027 | 590.56 |
| Lexus ES | 3,441 | 4,440 | -22.50 | 3,441 | 4,440 | -22.50 |
| NIO ET5 | 3 | 0 | 0.00 | 3 | 0 | 0.00 |
| NIO ET7 | 271 | 0 | 0.00 | 271 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Lotus Evora | 8 | 40 | -80.00 | 8 | 40 | -80.00 |
| Lotus Exige | 95 | 273 | -65.20 | 95 | 273 | -65.20 |
| Jaguar F-Type | 2,065 | 2,363 | -12.61 | 2,065 | 2,363 | -12.61 |
| Ferrari F8 Tributo | 1,151 | 2,265 | -49.18 | 1,151 | 2,265 | -49.18 |
| Skoda Fabia | 83,841 | 90,212 | -7.06 | 83,841 | 90,212 | -7.06 |
| Ford Fiesta | 72,365 | 86,385 | -16.23 | 72,365 | 86,385 | -16.23 |
| Bentley Flying Spur | 669 | 451 | 48.34 | 669 | 451 | 48.34 |
| Ford Focus | 77,539 | 101,066 | -23.28 | 77,539 | 101,066 | -23.28 |
| Smart ForFour | 3,633 | 8,823 | -58.82 | 3,633 | 8,823 | -58.82 |
| Smart ForTwo | 17,560 | 26,869 | -34.65 | 17,560 | 26,869 | -34.65 |
| Genesis G70 | 386 | 96 | 302.08 | 386 | 96 | 302.08 |
| Genesis G80 | 245 | 0 | 0.00 | 245 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Maserati Ghibli | 898 | 1,434 | -37.38 | 898 | 1,434 | -37.38 |
| Rolls Royce Ghost | 230 | 186 | 23.66 | 230 | 186 | 23.66 |
| Alfa Romeo Giulia | 5,230 | 6,297 | -16.94 | 5,230 | 6,297 | -16.94 |
| Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 13 | 2,986 | -99.56 | 13 | 2,986 | -99.56 |
| Maserati GranTurismo | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Ford GT | 32 | 0 | 0.00 | 32 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Nissan GT-R | 37 | 193 | -80.83 | 37 | 193 | -80.83 |
| Ferrari GTC4Lusso | 1 | 42 | -97.62 | 1 | 42 | -97.62 |
| BYD Han | 355 | 0 | 0.00 | 355 | 0 | 0.00 |
| MG HS | 32,993 | 16,460 | 100.44 | 32,993 | 16,460 | 100.44 |
| Lamborghini Huracan | 857 | 585 | 46.50 | 857 | 585 | 46.50 |
| Hyundai i10 | 54,137 | 56,074 | -3.45 | 54,137 | 56,074 | -3.45 |
| Hyundai i20 | 59,635 | 61,662 | -3.29 | 59,635 | 61,662 | -3.29 |
| BMW i3 | 19,752 | 25,029 | -21.08 | 19,752 | 25,029 | -21.08 |
| Hyundai i30 | 54,351 | 0 | 0.00 | 54,351 | 0 | 0.00 |
| BMW i8 | 0 | 46 | -100.00 | 0 | 46 | -100.00 |
| Seat Ibiza | 41,011 | 68,750 | -40.35 | 41,011 | 68,750 | -40.35 |
| Volkswagen ID.3 | 52,888 | 72,723 | -27.27 | 52,888 | 72,723 | -27.27 |
| Suzuki Ignis | 20,826 | 42,206 | -50.66 | 20,826 | 42,206 | -50.66 |
| Subaru Impreza | 497 | 529 | -6.05 | 497 | 529 | -6.05 |
| Opel Insignia | 11,127 | 20,384 | -45.41 | 11,127 | 20,384 | -45.41 |
| Hyundai Ioniq | 13,465 | 23,400 | -42.46 | 13,465 | 23,400 | -42.46 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 6 | 6 | 0 | 0.00 | 6 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Lexus IS | 9 | 551 | -98.37 | 9 | 551 | -98.37 |
| Honda Jazz | 21,844 | 30,503 | -28.39 | 21,844 | 30,503 | -28.39 |
| Dacia Jogger | 50,278 | 26 | 193,276.92 | 50,278 | 26 | 193,276.92 |
| Mahindra KUV100 | 772 | 0 | 0.00 | 772 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Lexus LC | 262 | 369 | -29.00 | 262 | 369 | -29.00 |
| Nissan Leaf | 28,582 | 33,772 | -15.37 | 28,582 | 33,772 | -15.37 |
| Seat Leon | 56,064 | 96,459 | -41.88 | 56,064 | 96,459 | -41.88 |
| Dacia Logan | 12,676 | 16,134 | -21.43 | 12,676 | 16,134 | -21.43 |
| Lexus LS | 128 | 117 | 9.40 | 128 | 117 | 9.40 |
| Maserati MC20 | 224 | 115 | 94.78 | 224 | 115 | 94.78 |
| Renault Megane | 37,839 | 68,692 | -44.91 | 37,839 | 68,692 | -44.91 |
| Renault Megane e-Tech | 32,831 | 45 | 72,857.78 | 32,831 | 45 | 72,857.78 |
| Nissan Micra | 32,204 | 36,340 | -11.38 | 32,204 | 36,340 | -11.38 |
| Seat Mii | 51 | 9,428 | -99.46 | 51 | 9,428 | -99.46 |
| Toyota Mirai | 679 | 692 | -1.88 | 679 | 692 | -1.88 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 91,728 | 140,868 | -34.88 | 91,728 | 140,868 | -34.88 |
| Tesla Model S | 1,960 | 456 | 329.82 | 1,960 | 456 | 329.82 |
| Ford Mondeo | 5,318 | 13,481 | -60.55 | 5,318 | 13,481 | -60.55 |
| Ferrari Monza | 651 | 470 | 38.51 | 651 | 470 | 38.51 |
| Ford Mustang | 3,855 | 3,865 | -0.26 | 3,855 | 3,865 | -0.26 |
| Mazda MX-5 Miata | 5,165 | 6,861 | -24.72 | 5,165 | 6,861 | -24.72 |
| Skoda Octavia | 109,123 | 151,442 | -27.94 | 109,123 | 151,442 | -27.94 |
| Kia Optima | 1 | 430 | -99.77 | 1 | 430 | -99.77 |
| XPeng P5 | 19 | 7,865 | -99.76 | 19 | 7,865 | -99.76 |
| XPeng P7 | 375 | 40 | 837.50 | 375 | 40 | 837.50 |
| Porsche Panamera | 5,062 | 5,097 | -0.69 | 5,062 | 5,097 | -0.69 |
| Fiat Panda | 125,463 | 131,723 | -4.75 | 125,463 | 131,723 | -4.75 |
| Volkswagen Passat | 65,844 | 82,488 | -20.18 | 65,844 | 82,488 | -20.18 |
| Rolls Royce Phantom | 89 | 41 | 117.07 | 89 | 41 | 117.07 |
| Kia Picanto | 51,962 | 59,949 | -13.32 | 51,962 | 59,949 | -13.32 |
| Polestar Polestar 1 | 69 | 61 | 13.11 | 69 | 61 | 13.11 |
| Polestar Polestar 2 | 31,871 | 8,746 | 264.41 | 31,871 | 8,746 | 264.41 |
| Volkswagen Polo | 112,668 | 154,066 | -26.87 | 112,668 | 154,066 | -26.87 |
| Ferrari Portofino | 1,017 | 1,057 | -3.78 | 1,017 | 1,057 | -3.78 |
| Toyota Prius | 1,545 | 5,982 | -74.17 | 1,545 | 5,982 | -74.17 |
| Ford Puma | 135,542 | 134,431 | 0.83 | 135,542 | 134,431 | 0.83 |
| Maserati Quattroporte | 118 | 115 | 2.61 | 118 | 115 | 2.61 |
| Audi R8 | 464 | 666 | -30.33 | 464 | 666 | -30.33 |
| Lexus RC | 26 | 96 | -72.92 | 26 | 96 | -72.92 |
| Kia Rio | 33,613 | 34,265 | -1.90 | 33,613 | 34,265 | -1.90 |
| Ferrari Roma | 690 | 643 | 7.31 | 690 | 643 | 7.31 |
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 10,437 | 11,069 | -5.71 | 10,437 | 11,069 | -5.71 |
| Dacia Sandero | 201,978 | 193,486 | 4.39 | 201,978 | 193,486 | 4.39 |
| Skoda Scala | 31,359 | 43,924 | -28.61 | 31,359 | 43,924 | -28.61 |
| Mercedes-Benz SL-Class | 2,271 | 84 | 2,603.57 | 2,271 | 84 | 2,603.57 |
| Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class | 25 | 0 | 0.00 | 25 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Kia Soul | 4,750 | 8,144 | -41.67 | 4,750 | 8,144 | -41.67 |
| Mitsubishi Space Star | 27,964 | 32,662 | -14.38 | 27,964 | 32,662 | -14.38 |
| Kia Stinger | 819 | 1,142 | -28.28 | 819 | 1,142 | -28.28 |
| Skoda Superb | 43,561 | 0 | 0.00 | 43,561 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Toyota Supra | 808 | 966 | -16.36 | 808 | 966 | -16.36 |
| Suzuki Swace | 4,242 | 2,263 | 87.45 | 4,242 | 2,263 | 87.45 |
| Suzuki Swift | 29,873 | 59,217 | -49.55 | 29,873 | 59,217 | -49.55 |
| Leapmotor T03 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Renault Talisman | 2,307 | 5,608 | -58.86 | 2,307 | 5,608 | -58.86 |
| Porsche Taycan | 18,144 | 16,250 | 11.66 | 18,144 | 16,250 | 11.66 |
| Fiat Tipo | 25,631 | 38,673 | -33.72 | 25,631 | 38,673 | -33.72 |
| Audi TT | 5,950 | 5,812 | 2.37 | 5,950 | 5,812 | 2.37 |
| Renault Twingo | 42,526 | 58,161 | -26.88 | 42,526 | 58,161 | -26.88 |
| Volkswagen Up! | 39,147 | 69,400 | -43.59 | 39,147 | 69,400 | -43.59 |
| Aston Martin Vantage | 697 | 632 | 10.28 | 697 | 632 | 10.28 |
| Rolls Royce Wraith | 32 | 59 | -45.76 | 32 | 59 | -45.76 |
| Jaguar XE | 629 | 2,039 | -69.15 | 629 | 2,039 | -69.15 |
| Jaguar XF | 553 | 1,776 | -68.86 | 553 | 1,776 | -68.86 |
| Toyota Yaris | 171,780 | 178,032 | -3.51 | 171,780 | 178,032 | -3.51 |
| Lancia Ypsilon | 41,018 | 87,724 | -53.24 | 41,018 | 87,724 | -53.24 |
| BMW Z4 | 6,440 | 7,571 | -14.94 | 6,440 | 7,571 | -14.94 |
| Renault Zoe | 35,423 | 69,136 | -48.76 | 35,423 | 69,136 | -48.76 |
| MG ZS | 45,972 | 18,690 | 145.97 | 45,972 | 18,690 | 145.97 |
| ∑ = 4,702,044 | ∑ = 5,098,944 | ∑ = 4,721,735 | ∑ = 5,098,944 |
Source: Automakers & ANDC
