In 2024, the European automotive market recorded 12.91 million new cars, mainly driven by the demand for hybrid vehicles.
The best-selling model was the Dacia Sandero (268,101 units), followed by the Renault Clio (216,317) and the Volkswagen Golf (215,715).
Among the main markets, Spain recorded the highest growth (+7.1%), while France, Germany, and Italy showed declines.
In the countries analyzed, national models remain favorites, such as the Fiat Panda in Italy and the Renault Clio in France, while in Germany, Volkswagen dominated with the Golf, T-Roc, and Tiguan topping the rankings.
In the United Kingdom, the Ford Puma led sales, followed by the Kia Sportage and the Nissan Qashqai. In the Netherlands, the Tesla Model Y stood out as the best-selling car, reflecting the growing adoption of electric vehicles, a trend also observed in Sweden.
In Portugal and Spain, the Dacia Sandero took the top spot, while in Belgium, the BMW X1 was the most popular. In Denmark, Tesla’s most popular electric model dominated the market in 2024.
Below are the best-selling cars in the 10 main European markets in 2024:
- Italy – Fiat Panda (99,871 units)
- France – Renault Clio (91,435 units)
- Germany – Volkswagen Golf (100,183 units)
- Netherlands – Tesla Model Y (19,058)
- United Kingdom – Ford Puma (48,340 units)
- Denmark – Tesla Model Y (10,473 units)
- Belgium – BMW X1 (15,328 units)
- Sweden – Tesla Model Y (14,992 units)
- Spain – Dacia Sandero (32,994 units)
- Portugal – Dacia Sandero (7,760 units)
Source: Motor1.com | Photo: Dream Lab Canva | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team
