2021 Europe Passenger Car Sales Figures By Model (With Rankings)

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As of my last training cut-off in January 2022, the complete data for European car sales for the entirety of 2021 might not be available. However, I can provide a snapshot based on the trends and data available up until that point. The European automotive market began to show signs of recovery in 2021 after the severe impacts of the pandemic in 2020. While sales were still below pre-pandemic levels, there was a noticeable upswing in registrations as economies reopened and consumer confidence began to rebuild.

The global semiconductor shortage, which began in 2020, continued to impact the automotive industry in 2021. This led to production slowdowns, delivery delays, and longer waiting times for customers.

The Volkswagen Golf continued to be a mainstay in the European market, holding onto its top spot. The Renault Clio consistently remained a top contender, with its blend of style, efficiency, and affordability. Building on the momentum from the previous year, the Peugeot 208, especially its electric e-208 version, remained popular. With its hybrid option and a reputation for reliability, theToyota Yaris continued to see strong sales.

Here Are The Most Popular Passenger Cars in Europe for 2021

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	96,410	107,870	-10.62	96,410	107,870	-10.62
Peugeot 108	34,689	43,629	-20.49	34,689	43,629	-20.49
Mazda 2	18,339	16,402	11.81	18,339	16,402	11.81
BMW 2-Series	34,852	32,613	6.87	34,852	32,613	6.87
Peugeot 208	195,728	199,316	-1.80	195,728	199,316	-1.80
Mazda 3	22,554	29,005	-22.24	24,572	29,005	-15.28
MG 3	2,018	29,005	-93.04	24,572	29,005	-15.28
BMW 3-Series	113,209	118,369	-4.36	113,209	118,369	-4.36
Peugeot 301	574	600	-4.33	574	600	-4.33
Peugeot 308	53,356	90,324	-40.93	53,356	90,324	-40.93
Nissan 370Z	18	324	-94.44	18	324	-94.44
BMW 4-Series	33,083	18,139	82.39	33,083	18,139	82.39
Ferrari 488	152	1,207	-87.41	152	1,207	-87.41
BMW 5-Series	52,936	59,814	-11.50	52,936	59,814	-11.50
Fiat 500	175,950	141,313	24.51	175,950	141,313	24.51
Fiat 500L	19,967	21,883	-8.76	19,967	21,883	-8.76
Peugeot 508	25,202	29,011	-13.13	25,202	29,011	-13.13
Mazda 6	4,890	6,950	-29.64	4,890	6,950	-29.64
BMW 6-Series	1,231	2,060	-40.24	1,231	2,060	-40.24
Volvo 60-Series	4,521	7,200	-37.21	4,521	7,200	-37.21
BMW 7-Series	5,235	6,346	-17.51	5,235	6,346	-17.51
Porsche 718	5,667	6,663	-14.95	5,667	6,663	-14.95
Ferrari 812 Superfast	812	975	-16.72	812	975	-16.72
Volvo 90-Series	16,645	23,578	-29.40	16,645	23,578	-29.40
Porsche 911	15,705	15,340	2.38	15,705	15,340	2.38
Mercedes-Benz A-Class	118,439	158,955	-25.49	118,439	158,955	-25.49
Audi A1	57,092	58,224	-1.94	57,092	58,224	-1.94
Alpine A110	2,427	1,343	80.71	2,427	1,343	80.71
Audi A3	95,788	97,492	-1.75	95,788	97,492	-1.75
Audi A4	59,251	77,515	-23.56	59,251	77,515	-23.56
Audi A5	26,100	28,525	-8.50	26,100	28,525	-8.50
Audi A6	50,238	55,737	-9.87	50,238	55,737	-9.87
Audi A7	4,260	5,807	-26.64	4,260	5,807	-26.64
Audi A8	2,865	3,648	-21.46	2,865	3,648	-21.46
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT	2,266	3,640	-37.75	2,266	3,640	-37.75
Opel Ampera-e	115	2,775	-95.86	115	2,775	-95.86
Volkswagen Arteon	20,994	13,582	54.57	20,994	13,582	54.57
Opel Astra	14,307	13,176	8.58	14,307	13,176	8.58
Mitsubishi ASX	6,271	17,983	-65.13	6,271	17,983	-65.13
Lamborghini Aventador	292	357	-18.21	292	357	-18.21
Toyota Aygo	82,820	82,711	0.13	82,820	82,711	0.13
Mercedes-Benz B-Class	27,694	44,664	-37.99	27,694	44,664	-37.99
Hyundai Bayon	15,404	0	0.00	15,404	0	0.00
Subaru BRZ	160	323	-50.46	160	323	-50.46
Mercedes-Benz C-Class	56,927	81,909	-30.50	56,927	81,909	-30.50
Citroen C-Elysee	901	278	224.10	901	278	224.10
Citroen C1	35,897	40,578	-11.54	35,897	40,578	-11.54
Citroen C3	156,904	149,284	5.10	156,904	149,284	5.10
Citroen C3 Aircross	68,608	75,281	-8.86	68,608	75,281	-8.86
Citroen C5 X	63	0	0.00	63	0	0.00
Chevrolet Camaro	241	121	99.17	241	121	99.17
Toyota Camry	8,222	9,119	-9.84	8,222	9,119	-9.84
Kia Ceed	80,057	72,017	11.16	80,057	72,017	11.16
Suzuki Celerio	16	2,035	-99.21	16	2,035	-99.21
Dodge Challenger	351	0	0.00	351	0	0.00
Dodge Charger	181	0	0.00	181	0	0.00
Skoda Citigo	5,264	14,120	-62.72	5,264	14,120	-62.72
Honda Civic	14,417	17,282	-16.58	14,417	17,282	-16.58
Mercedes-Benz CLA	55,956	67,319	-16.88	55,956	67,319	-16.88
Renault Clio	199,889	248,602	-19.59	199,889	248,602	-19.59
Mercedes-Benz CLS	2,155	3,895	-44.67	2,155	3,895	-44.67
Bentley Continental GT	1,207	1,462	-17.44	1,207	1,462	-17.44
Mini Cooper	13,512	16,995	-20.49	13,512	16,995	-20.49
Toyota Corolla Family	142,720	137,209	4.02	142,720	137,209	4.02
Opel Corsa	80,072	91,411	-12.40	80,072	91,411	-12.40
Chevrolet Corvette	258	5	5,060.00	258	5	5,060.00
Lexus CT	1,237	4,501	-72.52	1,237	4,501	-72.52
Rolls Royce Cullinan	269	303	-11.22	269	303	-11.22
Rolls Royce Dawn	58	86	-32.56	58	86	-32.56
Aston Martin DB11	334	545	-38.72	334	545	-38.72
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera	286	366	-21.86	286	366	-21.86
DS DS4	1,755	2	87,650.00	1,755	2	87,650.00
DS DS9	1,778	0	0.00	1,778	0	0.00
Mercedes-Benz E-Class	53,654	70,171	-23.54	53,654	70,171	-23.54
Audi e-Tron GT	4,927	0	0.00	4,927	0	0.00
Audi e-Tron Sportback	11,087	1,355	718.23	11,087	1,355	718.23
Mitsubishi Eclipse	13,716	13,772	-0.41	13,716	13,772	-0.41
Lotus Elise	321	303	5.94	321	303	5.94
Mercedes-Benz EQS-Sedan	1,027	0	0.00	1,027	0	0.00
Lexus ES	4,440	3,699	20.03	4,440	3,699	20.03
Lotus Evora	40	44	-9.09	40	44	-9.09
Lotus Exige	273	250	9.20	273	250	9.20
Jaguar F-Type	2,363	2,713	-12.90	2,363	2,713	-12.90
Ferrari F8 Tributo	2,265	747	203.21	2,265	747	203.21
Skoda Fabia	90,212	97,906	-7.86	90,212	97,906	-7.86
Ford Fiesta	86,385	156,067	-44.65	86,385	156,067	-44.65
Bentley Flying Spur	451	438	2.97	451	438	2.97
Ford Focus	101,066	173,853	-41.87	101,066	173,853	-41.87
Smart ForFour	8,823	7,640	15.48	8,823	7,640	15.48
Smart ForTwo	26,869	19,576	37.25	26,869	19,576	37.25
Genesis G70	96	0	0.00	96	0	0.00
Maserati Ghibli	1,434	1,006	42.54	1,434	1,006	42.54
Rolls Royce Ghost	186	89	108.99	186	89	108.99
Alfa Romeo Giulia	6,297	7,436	-15.32	6,297	7,436	-15.32
Alfa Romeo Giulietta	2,986	10,817	-72.40	2,986	10,817	-72.40
Nissan GT-R	193	0	0.00	193	0	0.00
Toyota GT86	27	671	-95.98	27	671	-95.98
Ferrari GTC4Lusso	42	142	-70.42	42	142	-70.42
MG HS	16,460	2,893	468.96	16,460	2,893	468.96
Lamborghini Huracan	585	507	15.38	585	507	15.38
Hyundai i10	56,074	50,233	11.63	56,074	50,233	11.63
Hyundai i20	61,662	63,301	-2.59	61,662	63,301	-2.59
BMW i3	25,029	23,361	7.14	25,029	23,361	7.14
BMW i8	46	592	-92.23	46	592	-92.23
Seat Ibiza	68,750	62,832	9.42	68,750	62,832	9.42
Volkswagen ID.3	72,723	54,495	33.45	72,723	54,495	33.45
Suzuki Ignis	42,206	37,568	12.35	42,206	37,568	12.35
Subaru Impreza	529	514	2.92	529	514	2.92
Opel Insignia	20,384	21,133	-3.54	20,384	21,133	-3.54
Peugeot iOn	4	333	-98.80	4	333	-98.80
Hyundai Ioniq	23,400	26,254	-10.87	23,400	26,254	-10.87
Lexus IS	551	1,855	-70.30	551	1,855	-70.30
Honda Jazz	30,503	25,182	21.13	30,503	25,182	21.13
Dacia Jogger	26	0	0.00	26	0	0.00
Lexus LC	369	260	41.92	369	260	41.92
Nissan Leaf	33,772	31,177	8.32	33,772	31,177	8.32
Subaru Legacy	6,045	3,844	57.26	6,045	3,844	57.26
Seat Leon	96,459	111,045	-13.14	96,459	111,045	-13.14
Subaru Levorg	417	825	-49.45	417	825	-49.45
Dacia Logan	16,134	38,408	-57.99	16,134	38,408	-57.99
Lexus LS	117	98	19.39	117	98	19.39
Nissan Maxima	33,772	31,177	8.32	33,772	31,177	8.32
Maserati MC12	115	0	0.00	115	0	0.00
Maserati MC20	115	0	0.00	115	0	0.00
Renault Megane	68,692	74,536	-7.84	68,692	74,536	-7.84
Renault Megane e-Tech	45	0	0.00	45	0	0.00
Nissan Micra	36,340	39,721	-8.51	36,340	39,721	-8.51
Seat Mii	9,428	7,790	21.03	9,428	7,790	21.03
Toyota Mirai	692	422	63.98	692	422	63.98
Tesla Model 3	140,868	85,979	63.84	140,868	85,979	63.84
Tesla Model S	456	5,562	-91.80	456	5,562	-91.80
Ford Mondeo	13,481	21,222	-36.48	13,481	21,222	-36.48
Ferrari Monza	470	1,135	-58.59	470	1,135	-58.59
Bentley Mulsanne	19	69	-72.46	19	69	-72.46
Ford Mustang	3,865	7,495	-48.43	3,865	7,495	-48.43
Mazda MX-5 Miata	6,861	4,815	42.49	6,861	4,815	42.49
Honda NSX	3	8	-62.50	3	8	-62.50
Skoda Octavia	151,442	180,902	-16.29	151,442	180,902	-16.29
Kia Optima	430	6,086	-92.93	430	6,086	-92.93
XPeng P5	7,865	0	0.00	7,865	0	0.00
XPeng P7	40	0	0.00	40	0	0.00
Mini Paceman	45,375	45,139	0.52	45,375	45,139	0.52
Porsche Panamera	5,097	4,308	18.31	5,097	4,308	18.31
Fiat Panda	131,723	145,907	-9.72	131,723	145,907	-9.72
Volkswagen Passat	82,488	115,363	-28.50	82,488	115,363	-28.50
Rolls Royce Phantom	41	46	-10.87	41	46	-10.87
Kia Picanto	59,949	49,211	21.82	59,949	49,211	21.82
Polestar Polestar 1	61	65	-6.15	61	65	-6.15
Polestar Polestar 2	8,746	20,949	-58.25	8,746	20,949	-58.25
Volkswagen Polo	154,066	169,467	-9.09	154,066	169,467	-9.09
Ferrari Portofino	1,057	44	2,302.27	1,057	44	2,302.27
Toyota Prius	5,982	9,210	-35.05	5,982	9,210	-35.05
Ford Puma	134,431	11,818	1,037.51	134,431	11,818	1,037.51
Maserati Quattroporte	115	116	-0.86	115	116	-0.86
Audi R8	666	747	-10.84	666	747	-10.84
Lexus RC	96	710	-86.48	96	710	-86.48
Kia Rio	34,265	33,052	3.67	34,265	33,052	3.67
Ferrari Roma	643	34	1,791.18	643	34	1,791.18
Mercedes-Benz S-Class	11,069	6,239	77.42	11,069	6,239	77.42
Dacia Sandero	193,486	167,032	15.84	193,486	167,032	15.84
Skoda Scala	43,924	53,156	-17.37	43,924	53,156	-17.37
Mercedes-Benz SL	84	505	-83.37	84	505	-83.37
Mercedes-Benz SLC	0	2,054	-100.00	0	2,054	-100.00
Kia Soul	8,144	8,038	1.32	8,144	8,038	1.32
Mitsubishi Space Star	32,662	35,703	-8.52	32,662	35,703	-8.52
Fiat Stilo	38,673	53,452	-27.65	38,673	53,452	-27.65
Kia Stinger	1,142	1,387	-17.66	1,142	1,387	-17.66
Toyota Supra	966	947	2.01	966	947	2.01
Suzuki Swace	2,263	6,327	-64.23	2,263	6,327	-64.23
Suzuki Swift	59,217	51,134	15.81	59,217	51,134	15.81
Renault Talisman	5,608	8,025	-30.12	5,608	8,025	-30.12
Porsche Taycan	16,250	12,332	31.77	16,250	12,332	31.77
Fiat Tipo	38,673	53,452	-27.65	38,673	53,452	-27.65
Audi TT	5,812	7,525	-22.76	5,812	7,525	-22.76
Renault Twingo	58,161	73,345	-20.70	58,161	73,345	-20.70
Volkswagen Up!	69,400	59,578	16.49	69,400	59,578	16.49
Aston Martin Vantage	632	352	79.55	632	352	79.55
Lada Vesta	2	562	-99.64	2	562	-99.64
Rolls Royce Wraith	59	71	-16.90	59	71	-16.90
Jaguar XE	2,039	3,780	-46.06	2,039	3,780	-46.06
Jaguar XF	1,776	2,450	-27.51	1,776	2,450	-27.51
Jaguar XJ	11	247	-95.55	11	247	-95.55
Subaru XV Crosstrek	7,139	7,341	-2.75	7,139	7,341	-2.75
Toyota Yaris	178,032	179,867	-1.02	178,032	179,867	-1.02
Lancia Ypsilon	43,862	86,152	-49.09	87,724	86,152	1.82
Lancia Ypsilon	43,862	86,152	-49.09	87,724	86,152	1.82
BMW Z4	7,571	8,314	-8.94	7,571	8,314	-8.94
Renault Zoe	69,136	99,432	-30.47	69,136	99,432	-30.47
MG ZS	18,690	19,676	-5.01	18,690	19,676	-5.01
	∑ = 5,539,631	∑ = 6,002,255		∑ = 5,651,927	∑ = 6,002,255