Europe's best-selling cars in 2024 - the ranking

The final figures say that the Dacia Sandero was the most popular, but the Jeep Avenger grew the most

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By: Juan Felipe Munoz

Jan 30, 2025 at 5:31am ET

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We finally have full-year 2024 figures for all 28 European markets. According to JATO Dynamics, 12.91 million new cars were registered last year, an increase of just 0.9 per cent compared to 2023 figures, thanks to demand for hybrid cars offsetting losses for electric, plug-in hybrid and internal combustion engine cars.

But which models performed best in 2024?

Below is the ranking by registered units and also the Top Ten best-selling electric cars.

However, a separate chapter is reserved for the cars with the highest increase in market share (the percentage of sales in relation to the total market on a year-on-year basis, but excluding models launched from Q4 2023 for a fairer comparison).

1. Dacia Sandero

In 2024, the Dacia Sandero was the most popular car in Europe. For the first time since its rebirth as a brand in 2004, Dacia placed one of its models at the top of the ranking. The Sandero's success is explained by its affordability and relatively modern design. Its registrations increased by 14% to 268,101 units.

Dacia Sandero

2. Renault Clio

The Renault Clio moved up the podium during the first months of the year, changing positions and finally ending 2024 in second place thanks to 216,317 registered units, i.e. 7% more than in 2023.

Renault Clio E-Tech Hybrid

3. Volkswagen Golf

The best-selling car in Europe until 2021 has finally halted its decline in sales. In 2024, the Volkswagen Golf registered 215,715 units in hatchback and estate versions. The volume increased by 17 per cent, the highest increase among the 10 best-selling models. However, the total recorded last year paled in comparison to the 445,600 and 410,300 units recorded in 2018 and 2019, respectively.

Volkswagen Golf

4. Tesla Model Y

The fourth most popular car in Europe in 2024 was the Tesla Model Y, with 209,214 units registered. This is a 17 per cent drop compared to 2023, but still confirms the Model Y as the best-selling BEV in the Old Continent. Meanwhile, after its debut in China, we recall that the new Tesla Model Y (codenamed Juniper) arrived in the UK in a Launch Edition version with a price of £60,900.

Tesla Model Y (2020)

5. Volkswagen T-Roc

In 2025, Volkswagen will present the new T-Roc, which in 2024 was in the middle of the list of best-selling cars in Europe with 202,840 units registered (-1% compared to 2023).

Volkswagen T-Roc

6. Peugeot 208

The Peugeot 208, which received an update in 2023, is still at the top of European sales. With 199,909 registered units, it was in sixth position, rising by 3% compared to 2023.

Peugeot 208

7. Toyota Yaris Cross

The first Toyota in the ranking is the Yaris Cross, which ended the year with 194,006 registered units, up 10 per cent on 2023. In 2024, it was also updated with more high-tech features and a new 130 PS full hybrid engine under the bonnet.

Toyota Yaris Cross

8. Skoda Octavia

Eighth on the list of best-selling cars in Europe in 2024 is the Skoda Octavia, which ended the year with 180,607 registered units, up 12 per cent on the previous year. The 2024 restyling has changed its appearance, improved its interior and added petrol, hybrid and diesel engines.

Skoda Octavia station wagon

9. Dacia Duster

Dacia Duster

The Duster is one of the most popular models and SUVs in Europe. The third generation has boosted registrations to 175,213 units, an increase of 13 per cent by 2023. The model has become more attractive, but has kept prices down and managed to maintain its position in the region's top 10. In 2024, the Dacia Duster was the Renault Group's third most popular model worldwide.

10. Toyota Yaris

The last place in the top ten best-selling cars in Europe in 2024 is occupied by the Toyota Yaris, which remains a favourite on the Old Continent. Last year, 174,042 units were delivered, 12 per cent more than in 2023.

Toyota Yaris

Best-selling electric cars in Europe in 2024

Extrapolating from the JATO Dynamics figures for electric cars registered in Europe only, the top ten best-selling models in 2024 are as follows:

Model	Units registered in 2024	Var. % on 2023
1. Tesla Model Y	209,214	-17%
2. Tesla Model 3	112,789	+12%
3. Volvo EX30	78,032	-
4. Skoda Enyaq	68,874	+4%
5. Volkswagen ID.4	64,756	-24%
6. Volkswagen ID.3	54,531	-14%
7. BMW iX1	52,283	+16%
8. MG4	51,775	-28%
9. Audi Q4	48,094	+2%
10. BMW i4	45,062	-8%

Models with the highest increase in market share

Finally, we would like to dedicate a separate chapter to the cars that saw their market share increase significantly in 2024. Reading the data in this way, we can see that the Jeep Avenger's volume almost doubled from 40,800 units in 2023 to 78,900 last year.

It was the third most popular SUV in Stellantis, behind only the Peugeot 2008 and Peugeot 3008. Growth was driven by combustion engine versions, up 44 per cent, and the introduction of mild-hybrid engines. The electric version increased by 25% to 15,300 units.

	Market share 2023	Market share 2024	Var. %
* Volvo EX30	0.00%	0.60%	0.6%
Jeep Avenger	0.32%	0.61%	0.29%
2. Dacia Sandero	1.83%	2.08%	0.24%
3. Volkswagen Golf	1.44%	1.67%	0.23%
* Volkswagen ID.7	0.02%	0.25%	0.23%
4. MG3	0.04%	0.24%	0.21%
5. BMW X1	0.70%	0.91%	0.2%
* Ford F 600	0.02%	0.2%	0.19%
* Renault Scenic	0%	0.19%	0.19%
6. Skoda Fabia	0.65%	0.82%	0.18%
7. Volkswagen Tiguan	1.10%	1.28%	0.17%
8. Opel Astra	0.46%	0.63%	0.17%
* Lexus LBX	0%	0.17%	0.17%
9. Seat Ibiza	0.50%	0.66%	0.17%