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%).

Tables with sales figures

In the tables below we report sales for the top 50 models.

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%).

Tables with sales figures

In the tables below we report sales for the top 50 models.

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).

Tables with sales figures

In the tables below we report sales for the top 50 models.

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).

Tables with sales figures

In the tables below we report sales for the top 50 models.

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%).

Tables with sales figures

In the tables below we report sales for all Brands, top 10 Manufacturers Group and top 10 Models

World Best Selling Compact Cars segment in the 2018 fell down 7.8% with 14.2 million global sales. On top of the list the Toyota Corolla, as usual, followed by the Honda Civic and the Volkswagen Golf.

Global Sales

Models included in our global ranking for the “Compact” or “C segment” (under the EU segmentation) represented by cars with a length between 4.1 and 4.4 meters and aggregated for the scope of this report only with regard to sedan, hatchback, coupe and wagon, excluding the SUV and MPV, reported in a different report.

The “Compact Car” segment (all bodies) in the 2018 counted 14.2 million sales, down 7.8%.

	Sales 2016	Sales 2017	Sales 2018	Mix 2018	'+/- 2018 vs 2017	'+/- 2018 vs 2014
Segment c	16.423.683	15.339.912	14.148.859	100,00%	-7,8%	-15,8%

Global Compact sales by Brand

The global leader within the Compact segment was Volkswagen with 2.02 million units sold in the 2018 (-10.6%), ahead of the Toyota with 1.79 million (-6.2%) and Hyundai with 1.38 million (-4.9%).

In fourth place Honda with 1.11 million sales (-1.8%), followed by Chevrolet falling down 3.9% with 621.989 and Kia with 613.690 (-2.5%).

Rank 2018	Rank 2017	Model	Sales 2018	Sales 2017	'+/- 2018
1	1	Volkswagen	2.023.574	2.262.890	-10,6%
2	2	Toyota	1.792.480	1.910.202	-6,2%
3	3	Hyundai	1.379.324	1.450.579	-4,9%
4	4	Honda	1.114.199	1.135.118	-1,8%
5	6	Chevrolet	621.989	647.278	-3,9%
6	7	Kia	613.690	629.435	-2,5%
7	5	Ford	607.441	953.068	-36,3%
8	8	Nissan	518.177	574.389	-9,8%
9	10	Geely	430.095	435.809	-1,3%
10	9	Mazda	389.573	437.943	-11,0%

Global Compact sales by Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group was the global leader in the Compact Car segment with 2.67 million sales in 2018 (-10.2%), ahead of Hyundai-Kia with 1.98 million (-5%) and Toyota Group 1.87 million (-6%).

In fourth place Honda Motor with 1.11 million units sold (-1.8%), followed by Renault-Nissan Alliance 1.02 million (-9.4%) and P.S.A. losing volume – down 22.7% – with 676.153.

Rank 2018	Rank 2017	Group	Sales 2016	Sales 2017	Sales 2018	'+/- 2018
1	1	Volkswagen Group	3097014	2.977.355	2.672.630	-10,2%
2	2	Hyundai-Kia	2235713	2.080.014	1.975.501	-5,0%
3	3	Toyota Group	2190821	1.990.502	1.870.280	-6,0%
4	4	Honda Motor	971712,37	1.135.118	1.114.199	-1,8%
5	5	Renault Nissan Alliance	1176329	1.123.298	1.017.510	-9,4%
6	7	P.S.A.	1154548	875.049	676.153	-22,7%
7	8	General Motors	628286	669.789	639.452	-4,5%
8	6	Ford Group	1041407	953.068	607.441	-36,3%
9	9	Geely Group	507266,02	547.349	522.151	-4,6%
10	10	Mazda	465948,42	437.943	389.573	-11,0%

Best Selling Models

In the 2018, like in all recent years, the Toyota Corolla was on top of the list with 1.19 million units (-1.1%). 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 831.248 sales (+1.9%). 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 790.571 sales (-10.1%). 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.

Down the podium the Hyundai Elantra with 620.888 sales (-1.4%) ahead of the Volkswagen Jetta with 493.396 units (-8.3%) and the Ford Focus with 453.893 sales (-30.6%).

In seventh place the Mazda3 with 354.184 (-10.5%) followed by the Volkswagen Sagitar with 309.902 units (-5.2%), the Nissan Sentra with 300.220 (-2.8%) and in 10th place the Audi A3 with 287.908 (-7.9%).

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Rank 2018	Rank 2017	Model	Sales 2018	Sales 2017	'+/- 2018
1	1	Toyota Corolla	1.187.253	1.200.952	-1,1%
2	3	Honda Civic	831.248	815.742	1,9%
3	2	Volkswagen Golf	790.572	878.952	-10,1%
4	5	Hyundai Elantra	620.889	629.444	-1,4%
5	6	Volkswagen Jetta	493.397	537.968	-8,3%
6	4	Ford Focus	453.894	653.679	-30,6%
7	7	Mazda3	354.184	395.879	-10,5%
8	9	Volkswagen Sagitar	309.902	327.062	-5,2%
9	11	Nissan Sentra	300.221	308.711	-2,8%
10	10	Audi A3	287.908	312.607	-7,9%
11	23	Chevrolet Cavalier
12	15	Geely Emgrand EC7
13	16	Volkswagen Bora
14	8	Chevrolet Cruze
15	14	Toyota Prius
16	13	Honda City
17	18	Peugeot 308
18	25	Maruti Baleno
19	22	BMW 1 Series
20	27	Toyota Levin
21	19	Subaru Impreza
22	20	Renault Mégane
23	26	Mercedes A Class
24	24	Skoda Rapid
25	17	Opel Astra
26	21	Hyundai Accent
27	29	Seat Leon
28	12	Ford Escort
29	32	Geely Vision
30	31	Kia Forte
31	28	Kia K3
32	49	Lada Vesta
33	34	Toyota Auris
34	39	Hyundai i30
35	35	Fiat Tipo
36	42	Lada Granta
37	37	BMW 2 Series
38	44	Kia Niro
39	30	Hyundai Verna
40	33	Chery Arrizo 5/5e
41	46	Kia Cee’d
42	50	BAIC EC-Series
43	38	Peugeot Pars
44	45	Changan Eado
45	43	Volvo V40
46	54	Kia Cerato
47	40	Nissan Tiida
48	47	Hyundai Avante
49	69	Hyundai Celesta
50	62	Hyundai Ioniq
51	41	Iran Khodro Samand
52	48	Citroen C-Elysée
53	56	Hyundai Solaris
54	51	Volkswagen Vento
55	52	Nissan Sunny
56	61	Nissan Almera
57	335	Roewe Ei5
58	55	volkswagen Golf Sportsvan
59	57	Maruti Ciaz
60	65	Lexus IS
61	161	JAC iEV
62	36	BYD F3
63	60	volkswagen Beetle
64	73	Iran Khodro Dena
65	335	Fiat Cronos
66	59	Peugeot 301
67	132	Kia Pegas
68	70	Chevrolet Cobalt
69	68	Hyundai Xcent
70	63	Roewe 360
71	58	Citroen C4
72	116	BAIC EU-Series
73	66	Fiat Egea
74	335	GAC Trumpchi GA4
75	335	Geely Binrui
76	53	Zotye T600
77	335	ChangAn Eado DT
78	77	BMW i3
79	83	Brilliance H320
80	76	Perodua Bezza
81	72	Alfa Romeo Giulietta
82	91	Tata Tigor
83	79	Lexus CT
84	75	Kia Cerato sedan
85	86	BYD Qin PHEV
86	78	Brilliance H330
87	99	Citroen C-Quatre
88	87	Chevrolet Volt
89	80	Nissan Pulsar
90	71	Subaru Impreza Sport
91	89	Dongfeng Fengshen H30/S30
92	93	Chevrolet Cruze Sedan
93	64	Renault Tondar
94	74	Mitsubishi Lancer
95	95	Suzuki Ciaz
96	84	Mazda Axela
97	104	Mazda3 sedan
98	81	Honda Gienia
99	103	Suzuki Every Wagon
100	335	Hyundai LaFesta

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World Best Selling Compact Cars segment in the 2017 achieved 25.9 million vehicles, the 43% of total car passenger’s sold in the World. As usual the leader was the Toyota Corolla, over the Volkswagen Golf and, new in the podium, the Honda Civic.

Global Sales

Models included in our global ranking for the “compact” or “C segment” (under the EU segmentation) represented by cars with a length between 4.1 and 4.4 meters and aggregated for the scope of this report only with reagard to sedan, hatchback, coupe and wagon, excluding the SUV and MPV, reported in a different report.

The “Compact Car” segment (all bodies) in the 2017 fell 0.4% with 35.4 million sales, representing the 43.1% of total market.

The top three markets for this segment are China (with 36.3% of global sales), USA ( with 15.8%) and Germany (with 4.2%).

Best Selling Models

As in the recent years, the Toyota Corolla is on top with 1.209.000 units (-7.9%). 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 Volkswagen Golf with 951.000 sales (-3.5%). 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 third place, up 2 spots, the Honda Civic with 816.000 sales (+20.4%). 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 hacth version) and Turkey (for the sedan).

Down the podium,  the Ford Focus with 660.000 units (-8.0%) ahead of the Hyundai Elantra, down 2 spots, with 622.000 sales (-21.0%) and the Volkswagen Jetta, leader in the sedan sub-segment with 539.000 sales (-11.5%).

In seventh place the Buick Excelle with the Mazda3 with 396.000 (-6.2%) followed by the Chevrolet Cruze, down 2 spots, with 337.000 units (-24.3%), the Volkswagen Sagitar with 327.000 (-4.2%) and in 10th place the Nissan Sentra with 310.000 (-2.1%).

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This report is done utilizing data extracted from our GAD (Global Auto Database) the wider Auto Sales Database actually existing in the World, with sales data by region/area/country broken down by type/size/body-style/brand/model from January 2010 to the last month. Data are collected by over 300 sources, including all the official providers (local Minister of Transportations or Associations of car Manufacturers).

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Rank 2017	Rank 2016		Sales 2017	Sales 2016	Variation 2017
1	1	Toyota Corolla	1.208.179	1.311.307	-7,9%
2	2	Volkswagen Golf	951.136	985.523	-3,5%
3	8	Honda Civic	816.115	677.587	20,4%
4	4	Ford Focus	660.099	717.252	-8,0%
5	3	Hyundai Elantra	622.555	788.472	-21,0%
6	6	Volkswagen Jetta	539.991	610.260	-11,5%
7	8	Mazda3	396.552	422.868	-6,2%
8	7	Chevrolet Cruze	337.853	446.121	-24,3%
9	9	Volkswagen Sagitar	327.062	341.331	-4,2%
10	12	Nissan Sentra	310.769	317.324	-2,1%

The Chinese light vehicles market in the 2016 is booming running toward a superb new all time record mainly thanks to a strong acceleration reported since July.

Any month new models are launched in market and the list of model on sales is now over the 600, with several new entrance in the top 100 hot list.

In this dynamic environment, the best-selling model is the Chinese Wuling Hongguang that in the year reported sales for 650.000 units (-0.8%) ahead of the fast growing  Haval H6 with 580.000 (+55.6%) and the Volkswagen Lavida with 548.000 units (+16.0%).

In fourth place the Hyundai Elantra with 410.000 sales (+27.2%) followed by the Buick Excelle GT, up 3 spots, with 370.000 (+27.8%), the Baojun 730 with 370.000 (+15.3%) and the Nissan Silphy with 367.000 (+10.1%).

In eight place the Toyota Corolla with 354.000 (+8.6%) followed by the Volkswagen Jetta, up 3 spots, with 348.000 (+26.7%) and in 10th place the Volkswagen Sagitar with 341.000 (+22.0%).

Looking down through our top 100 list, you could see the great performances scored by the Buick Verano, the Hyundai Tucson and the Jeep Cherokee.

Tables with sales figures

In the tables below we report sales for the top 100 Models

World Best Selling Compact Cars 2016 ranking again led by the Toyota Corolla while the Toyota Prius joined the Top 10, first time ever. Volkswagen Golf was second while Hyundai Elantra was new on podium.

The largest car segment in the World had ever been the called “compact” or “C segment” (under the EU segmentation) and it was the largest in the 2016 as well, when global sales had been reported at 16.7 million units (+0.5%)., the highest level ever.

The global duel between Toyota and Volkswagen as brand is in place in this segment as well. Indeed, while the leader is Toyota Corolla, with data including both sedan and hatchback sales, the second model, the Volkswagen Golf, includes only sales for Hatch (5 doors and wagon) and not the sedan, sold under the nameplate “Jetta”. Adding Jetta sales to the Golf, Volkswagen would lead the rank.

However, Toyota is selling many different models in this segment a part the Corolla, to better fit with local consumer’s demand (and imagination…) including the Auris, for Europe, and Hybrid Prius, last year entered in the top 10, first time.

So, for the 2016 again, the best compact car sold in the World was the glorious the Toyota Corolla with 1.313.000 sales, down 1.9% from the 2015 level, still the all time record.

In second place the Volkswagen Golf with 1.002.000 sales (-4.9%), peanuts over the 1 million level for the second year in a row.

A new model advanced in the third step of the podium, the Hyundai Elantra, with its record sales of 780.000 units (+3.0%)

Fourth was the Ford Focus, down 1 spot, with 735.000 units (-11.5%) ahead of the Honda Civic, up 1 spot, with 668.000 (+18.7%) and the Volkswagen Jetta, leader in the sedan sub-segment with 611.000 sales (+8.6%)

In seventh place the Mazda3 with 463.000 (+1.1%) followed by the Chevrolet Cruze, down 3 spots, with 456.000 units (-18.7%), the Skoda Octavia with 441.000(+3.5%), and in 10th place the Toyota Prius with 384.000 (+38.8%).

F2M Mobility Database

Thanks to the powerful F2M mobility database expanded, day after day, collecting sales of over 3.600 different models in all countries in the World, we can provide any kind of segmentation including this one. On demand, we are able to extract similar data for any segment in any country or regional area.

Below, you can sort our interactive tables to see data regarding Brands, Groups and Models. Please bear in mind that sales data are subject to adjustments as sources will update their information. This report is updated at the publishing date and will not be modified while the next on this subject will always have the year to date data updated.

World Best Selling Compact Cars in 2015 dominated by the Toyota Corolla that’s running to a new all-time record sales for a single model. The Volkswagen Golf overtook Ford Focus. The new Ford Escort landed in 18th place.

Best Selling Compact Cars

A compact car (North America), or small family car in British acceptation, is a classification of cars that are larger than a subcompact car but smaller than a mid-size car, equating roughly to the C-segment in Europe.

Current compact car size, as defined by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), for the US and for international models respectively, is approximately 4,100 mm (161 in) and 4,450 mm (175 in) long for hatchback, or 4,400 mm (173 in) and 4,750 mm (187 in) long for convertibles, sedans (saloon) or station wagons (estate car).

Multi-purpose vehicles and sport utility vehicles based on small family cars (often called compact MPVs and compact SUVs) have similar sizes, ranging from 4,200 mm (165 in) to 4,500 mm (177 in) in the U.S., and from 4,400 mm (173 in) to 4,700 mm (185 in) in international-based models.

In Japan, any vehicle that is over 3.4 m (11.2 ft) long, 1.48 m (4.9 ft) wide, 2 m (6.6 ft) high and with an engine over 660 cc (40 cu in) but is under 4.7 m (15.4 ft) long, 1.7 m (5.6 ft) wide, 2 m (6.6 ft) high and with engines at or under 2,000 cc (120 cu in) is considered a compact vehicle. The dimension standards are absolute, meaning special consideration is not made for SUVs, CUVs, minivans, station wagons or hatchback.”

Thanks to the powerful F2M mobility database expanded, day after day, collecting sales of over 2.400 different models in all countries in the World, we can provide any kind of segmentation including this one.

On demand, we are able to extract similar data for any segment in any country or regional area. In the table below we report the ranking of the World best-selling compact cars in the first eleven month of the 2015.

The best-selling model in the segment was the Toyota Corolla with 1.3 million sales, new record for a single model in a single year. The Corolla is the best-selling vehicle in absolute.

Celebrating the 40th year of life with the new record volume, first time over the 1 million sales in a single year, the Volkswagen Golf arrived second with 1.024.000 units, fully benefit from the last generation launch growing 7.2, overtaking the Ford Focus, third with 804.842 sales (-19.7%).

Fourth was the Hyundai Elantra with 758.832 sales (-9.0%) ahead of the Volkswagen Jetta, leader in the sedan sub-segment with 563.868 sales (-8.8%), the Chevrolet Cruze with 562.485 units (-15.7%), the Honda Civic with 548.144 (-8.2%) the Mazda3 with 448.804 (+14.9%), the Skoda Octavia with 424.882 (+7.9%) and in 10th place the Audi A3 with 349.901 (+19.9%).

The new Ford Escort, on sales just in China landed in 18th place with 214.364 sales.

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