World Best Selling Mid-Size Cars of 2023: Toyota Camry maintains leadership (-6.4%), followed by the Tesla Model 3 (-8.3%). The BYD Qin Plus enters the podium surging 36.7%.

Considering cumulative sales from 2023 up to October, the Toyota Camry is the best selling mid-size car, reporting 520,443 sales (-6.4%), followed by the Tesla Model Y, which sold 415,950 units (-8.3%).

The BYD Qin PLUS rises 3 spots into 3rd with 355,017 sales (+36.7%), in front of the Honda Accord which sold 333,471 units (+0.4%).

The Nissan Sylphy falls 2 spots into 5th with 293,481 sales (-25.7%) followed by the Volkswagen Lavida -down 1 spot- with 278,139 new registrations (-6.8%). Next the BMW 3 Series -down 1 spot- reporting 259,825 units sold (+0.5%).

The Mercedes C Class grows 1 spot into 8th with 257,784 sales (+10.8%) ahead of the Volkswagen Passat with 237,675 units sold (+1.6%).

Closing the leader board we have the Audi A4 with 192,337 sales (+8.7%).

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World Best Selling Compact Cars of  2023. Toyota Corolla keeps dominating the rankings (-0.1%), followed by the Honda Civic (+13.4%) and the Hyundai Elantra (+11.3%). Maruti Baleno, GAC Aion S and Nissan Sentra all enter the Top 10 for the first time.

Taking into consideration sales up to October 2023, as in the past few years, the best-selling compact car remains the Toyota Corolla with 921,568 sales, a 0.1% decrease in sales from the prior year. Produced in Japan since 1966, the Corolla has been the best-selling nameplate in the World for 20 years and is also the best-selling car in all history, with over 50 million sold so far.

In second place we have the Honda Civic with 392,180 units sold (+13.4%). Launched in 1972, it is actually at the 11th generation (since 2021), available as both sedan and liftback. The last generation is the only Civic not to offer a coupe version since the second generation because of its declining sales.

In third position there is the Hyundai Elantra with 273,183 sales  (+11.3%), followed by the Volkswagen Golf with 229,847 new registrations (-11.7%), the Volkswagen Sagitar with 220,450 sales (+25.5%), and the GAC Aion S -up 15 spots- with 193,960 sales (+124.2%).

The Audi A3 with 182,114 registrations maintains 7th spot (+4.9%). Next we have the Maruti Baleno  -up 5 spots- with 170,359 sales (+15.3%), the Nissan Sentra -up 9 spots- at 160,741 (+37.3%) and in 10th place the Mazda3 -up 1 spot- with 155,118 sales (+4.8%).

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World Best Selling Mid-Size Cars of 2022: Toyota Camry protects the throne, from the Tesla Model 3 in second place. The BYD Qin Plus enters the leader board rising 10 spots.

In 2022 the best selling mid-size car is the Toyota Camry that maintains 1st with 669,968 sales (-2.6%), followed by the Tesla Model 3, which sold 537,023 units (-6.0%).

In third place ranks the Nissan Sylphy with 448,982 sales (-11.0%), in front of the Honda Accord which sold 400,626 units (-8.4%).

The Volkswagen Lavida moves into 5th with 361,774 sales (-8.1%) followed by the BYD Qin PLUS  -up 10 spots- with 308,368 new registrations (+81.6%). Next the BMW 3 Series -down 2 spots- reporting 303,314 units sold (-23.8%).

In eight place ranks the Volkswagen Passat  -down 1 spot- with 288,686 sales (+6.5%) ahead of the Mercedes C Class with 283,578 units sold (+9.5%).

Closing the leader board for the second year in a row we have the Audi A4 with 214,553 sales (-3.0%).

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World Best Selling Compact Cars of  2022. Toyota Corolla keeps dominating the rankings, followed by the Honda Civic and the Volkswagen Golf. Audi A3, MG 5 and Maruti Baleno all enter the Top 10 for the first time.

In 2022, as in the past few years, the best-selling compact car remains the Toyota Corolla with 1.1 million sales, a 2.8% decrease in sales from the prior year. Produced in Japan since 1966, the Corolla has been the best-selling nameplate in the World for 20 years and is also the best-selling car in all history, with over 50 million sold so far.

In second place we have the Honda Civic with 402.022 units sold (-31.6%). Launched in 1972, it is actually at the 11th generation (since 2021), available as both sedan and liftback. The last generation is the only Civic not to offer a coupe version since the second generation because of its declining sales.

In third position there is the Volkswagen Golf with 303,376 sales  (-4.0%), followed by the Hyundai Elantra with 299,221 new registrations (-16.1%), the Volkswagen Bora with 230,215 sales (-7.3%), and the Volkswagen Sagitar with 225,534 sales (-4.3%).

The Audi A3 with 211,996 registrations enters the top 10 taking seventh place, rising 5 spots from the previous year (+19.7%). Next we have the MG 5  -up 3 spots- with 201,441 sales (+10.7%), the Toyota Levin -down 1 spot- at 197,501 (-11.4%) and in 10th place the Maruti Baleno -up 5 spots- with 185,665 sales (+7.8%).

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World Best Selling Mid Size Cars in 2021 final data: The Toyota Camry keeps holding the top of the list, followed by the Tesla Model 3 and the Nissan Sylphy.

In 2021, we have a Japanese vehicle on top of the ranking, very popular in US & Canada, the Toyota Camry sales have been 675k in 2021, with 7.9% share.

In second place we have the Tesla Model 3 -up 2 spots- with 558k units (6.5% share), followed by the Nissan Sylphy, and sold 504k units (5.9% share).

In fourth place there is the Honda Accord -down 1 spot- with 438k sales (5.1% share) followed by the BMW 3 Series which rose 1 spot with 398k sales (4.7% share). The Volkswagen Lavida fell 1 spot, reporting 394k units sold (4.6% share).

In seventh place, we have the Volkswagen Passat with 271k units (3.2% share) ahead of the Buick Excelle GT -up 1 spot- with 263k units (3.1% share).

Closing the leaderboard we have the Mercedes C Class -down 1 spot- with 258k units sold (3% share) followed by the Audi A4 -up 1 spot- with 221k units (2.6% share).

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World Best Selling Compact Cars segment in 2021 final data drops 1.4% with 9.9 million global sales. The Toyota Corolla keeps dominating the ranking, followed by the Honda Civic and the Hyundai Elantra. The Mazda 3 enters the leaderboard, rising 4 spots.

In 2021 final data, as in the past few years, the best-selling compact car remains the Toyota Corolla with 1,147k sales, holding 11.6% market share. Produced in Japan since 1966, the Corolla has been the best-selling nameplate in the World for 20 years and is also the best-selling car in all history, with over 45 million sold so far.

In second place we have the Honda Civic with 587k units sold (5.9% share). Launched in 1972, it is actually at the 10th generation (since 2016), available with 3/4/5 doors. The 2017 volume was boosted by the last generation distribution in all countries (over 140) including Europe, where the model is produced in the UK (for hatch version) and Turkey (for the sedan).

In third place we have the Hyundai Elantra -up 4 spots- with 333k sales and 3.4% share.

In fourth position there is the Volkswagen Golf with 317k sales  (3.2% share) followed by the Volkswagen Bora with 248k units (2.5% share), and the Volkswagen Sagitar with 236k sales (2.4% share).

In seventh place the Toyota Levin -rising 3 spots- with 223k sales (2.3% share) followed by the Mazda 3  -rising 4 spots- with 213k units (2.2% share), the Geely Emigrand EC7 with 211k units (2.1% share) and in 10th place the Mercedes A Class -down 4 spots– with 210k units (1.8% share).

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World Best Selling Mid Size Cars in 2020 final data: The Toyota Camry holds the top of the list, followed by the Nissan Sylphy and the Honda Accord. The Tesla Model 3, jumped in 4th position from a previous 10th place in 2019.

In 2020, we still have a Japanese vehicle on top of the ranking, very popular in US & Canada, the Toyota Camry sales have been 609.303, with 7.1% share, 0.2% less compared to last year.

In second place we have the Nissan Sylphy –which last year was 2 positions lower- with 546.631 units (6.4% share), followed by the Honda Accord, which fell 1 spot and sold 451.61 units (5.3% share).

In fourth place the Tesla Model 3 -climbing rapidly 6 spots- with 439.760 sales (5.1% share) followed by the Volkswagen Lavida which fell 2 spots this year with 419.816 sales (4.9% share). The BMW 3 Series fell 2 spots as well, reporting 359.037 units sold (4.2% share).

In seventh place, we have the Volkswagen Passat -down 1 spot- with 324.749 units (3.8% share) ahead of the Mercedes C Class with 319.421 units (3.7% share) which fell 3 spots.

Closing the leaderboard we have a new entry, the Buick Excellence GT -up 2 spots- with 295.857 units sold (3.5% share) followed by the Skoda Octavia -down 3 spots- with 250.762 units (2.9% share).

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World Best Selling Compact Cars segment in 2020 final data fell 17.5% with 12 million global sales. The Toyota Corolla kept dominating the ranking, followed by the Honda Civic and the Volkswagen Golf. 

In 2020, as in the past few years, the best-selling compact car is the Toyota Corolla with 1.1 million sales, holding 11% of market share, 1% more compared to 2019. Produced in Japan since 1966, the Corolla has been the best-selling nameplate in the World for 20 years and is also the best-selling car in all history, with over 45 million sold so far.

In second place we have the Honda Civic with 687.491 units sold (6.9% share). Launched in 1972, it is actually at the 10th generation (since 2016), available with 3/4/5 doors. The 2017 volume was boosted by the last generation distribution in all countries (over 140) including Europe, where the model is produced in the UK (for hatch version) and Turkey (for the sedan).

In third place we have the Volkswagen Golf with 475.205 sales (4.7% share). Produced since 1974, the Golf has been the best-selling car in Europe since 1976 and is actually at the 7th generation (since 2012). It is only hatchback (3/5 doors and wagon) because the sedan version is called Jetta. Available with two electric versions, the e-Golf launched in early 2014, and the Golf GTE, the plug-in version launched in 2015.

In fourth position, the Volkswagen Bora jumped 1 spot with 331.682 sales  (3.3% share) overtaking the Hyundai Elantra with 300.106 units (3% share), followed by the Volkswagen Sagitar -up 2 spots- with 299.839 sales (3% share).

In seventh place the Mercedes A class with 282.099 sales (2.8% share) followed by the Ford Focus -down 2 spots- with 241.445 units (2.4% share), the Geely Emgrand EC7 -up 6 spots- with 234.499 units (2.3% share) and in 10th place the Toyota Levin with 226.683 units (2.3% share).

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World Best Selling Mid Size Cars in 2019 declined by 3.1% at 9.15 million units. The Toyota Camry held the top of the list, keeping a safe gap from the Honda Accord and the Volkswagen Lavida. The Tesla Model 3, jumped in 10th position, booming 96%.

In 2019, we still have a Japanese vehicle on top of the ranking, very popular in US & Canada, the Toyota Camry sales have been 698.721, up 4.3%.

In second place Honda Accord, with 534.275 units (+3.1%), followed by the Volkswagen Lavida, a vehicle produced and sold just in China, with 533.260 (+5.8%).

In fourth place the Nissan Sylphy with 475.726 sales (-2.3%) followed by the Mercedes C Class with 455.413 sales (-1.1%), the Volkswagen Passat with 390.818 sales (-10%) and the Skoda Octavia with 353.666 (-9.3%).

In eight place the BMW 3 Series with 333.575 (-4.4%) ahead of the Audi A4 with 320.403 (-7.1%) and in 10th place the Tesla Model 3 with 293.869 (+96%).

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World Best Selling Compact Cars segment in 2019 fell down 11.2% with 12.3 million global sales. The Toyota Corolla kept dominating the ranking, followed by the Honda Civic and the Volkswagen Golf. The Mercedes A Class was the best top 10 model, booming 72.6%.

In 2019, like in all recent years, the best-selling compact car was the Toyota Corolla with 1.3 million sales, holding 10.2% of market share. Produced in Japan since the 1966, the Corolla is the best-selling nameplate in the World since 20 years and is also the best-selling car in absolute in the history, with over 45 million sold so far. Since 2012, the 11th generation is on sales and distributed in 170 countries. Strange to say, Corolla is not market leader in any single country in the World.

In second place, the Honda Civic with 815.644 units sold. Launched in the 1972, it is actually at the 10th generation (since 2016), available with 3/4/5 doors. The 2017 volume was boosted by the last generation distribution in all countries (over 140) including Europe, where the model is produced in UK (for hatch version) and Turkey (for the sedan).

In third place the Volkswagen Golf with 681.387 sales, declining in double-digits. Produced since 1974, the Golf has been the best-selling car in Europe since the 1976 and actually is at the 7th generation (since 2012). It is only hatchback (3/5 doors and wagon) because the twin on sedan version is called Jetta. Available with two electric versions, the e-Golf launched in early 2014, and the Golf GTE, the plug-in version launched in the 2015.

In fourth position, the Hyundai Elantra with 437.213 sales – losing a huge 29.4% – ahead of the Ford Focus with 338.918 units (-25.1%) and the Volkswagen Bora with 335.253 sales, gaining 7 spots from the previous year.

In seventh place the Mercedes A Class – the best top 10 model – with 316.141 (+72.6%) followed by the Mazda3 with 315.504 units (-11%), the Volkswagen Sagitar with 307.593 (-0.7%) and in 10th place the Volkswagen Jetta with 272.670 (-44.5%).

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