In the full year 2025, the best-selling car models in France were again the Renault Clio, Peugeot 208, and Dacia Sandero.
2025 (January to December): for the third consecutive year, France’s favorite car models were the Renault Clio, Peugeot 208, and Dacia Sandero. The only notable new entrant on the list of the ten best-selling car models in France in 2025 was the new Renault 5. The Renault 5 was also the top-selling battery electric car in France in 2025.
In 2025, the French new car market contracted by 5% to 1,632,154 cars. Renault, Peugeot, and Dacia were again the best-selling car brands in France, while the Renault Clio and Peugeot 208 were the top-selling car models.
Latest French Car Sales Statistics — 2025: Market Overview, Brands, Models; 2024 – 2020.
Top 50 Best-Selling Car Models in France in 2025 (Full Year)
The 50 best-selling car models in France in 2025 (January to December), according to car sales statistics data released by the CCFA, were:
| R | Brand & Model | Sales 2025 | % Share |
| 1 | Renault Clio V | 100,101 | 6.1 |
| 2 | Peugeot 208 II | 73,092 | 4.5 |
| 3 | Dacia Sandero III | 64,399 | 3.9 |
| 4 | Peugeot 2008 II | 54,634 | 3.3 |
| 5 | Citroen C3 IV | 41,127 | 2.5 |
| 6 | Peugeot 3008 III | 38,603 | 2.4 |
| 7 | Renault 5 | 37,997 | 2.3 |
| 8 | Renault Captur II | 36,912 | 2.3 |
| 9 | Dacia Duster III | 36,687 | 2.2 |
| 10 | Toyota Yaris | 33,437 | 2.0 |
| 11 | Toyota Yaris Cross | 32,106 | 2.0 |
| 12 | Renault Symbioz | 30,286 | 1.9 |
| 13 | Peugeot 308 III | 29,021 | 1.8 |
| 14 | Volkswagen Polo VI | 22,724 | 1.4 |
| 15 | Tesla Model Y | 19,207 | 1.2 |
| 16 | Renault Austral | 18,944 | 1.2 |
| 17 | Peugeot 5008 III | 17,264 | 1.1 |
| 18 | Ford Puma | 16,811 | 1.0 |
| 19 | Citroen C5 Aircross | 16,750 | 1.0 |
| 20 | Dacia Bigster | 16,283 | 1.0 |
| 21 | Citroen E-C3 | 16,223 | 1.0 |
| 22 | Renault Scenic V | 16,128 | 1.0 |
| 23 | Hyundai Tucson III | 15,304 | 0.9 |
| 24 | Volkswagen Tiguan III | 15,263 | 0.9 |
| 25 | Opel Corsa | 14,916 | 0.9 |
| 26 | Mini Mini IV | 14,829 | 0.9 |
| 27 | Volkswagen T-Roc | 14,820 | 0.9 |
| 28 | Dacia Jogger | 14,488 | 0.9 |
| 29 | Toyota C-HR II | 14,290 | 0.9 |
| 30 | Nissan Qashqai III | 13,526 | 0.8 |
| 31 | Volkswagen T-Cross | 13,312 | 0.8 |
| 32 | Citroen C4 III | 13,207 | 0.8 |
| 33 | Volkswagen Golf VIII | 13,104 | 0.8 |
| 34 | Bmw Serie 1 | 13,024 | 0.8 |
| 35 | MG ZS II | 12,947 | 0.8 |
| 36 | Citroen C3 Aircross | 12,663 | 0.8 |
| 37 | Suzuki Swift | 12,597 | 0.8 |
| 38 | Hyundai Kona II | 12,496 | 0.8 |
| 39 | Ford Kuga | 12,278 | 0.8 |
| 40 | Toyota Aygo X | 12,171 | 0.7 |
| 41 | BMW X1 | 11,491 | 0.7 |
| 42 | Skoda Fabia IV | 11,460 | 0.7 |
| 43 | MG MG3 | 11,061 | 0.7 |
| 44 | Mercedes GLA II | 10,977 | 0.7 |
| 45 | Nissan Juke II | 10,177 | 0.6 |
| 46 | Kia Sportage V | 9,570 | 0.6 |
| 47 | Audi A3 | 9,386 | 0.6 |
| 48 | BMW iX1 | 8,897 | 0.5 |
| 49 | Skoda Octavia IV | 8,881 | 0.5 |
| 50 | Mercedes A Class | 8,807 | 0.5 |
Top Ten Best-Selling Car Models in France (2023 to 2025)
The top ten best-selling car models in France in 2025 and sales for similar models in previous years were:
| 5 | Brand and Model | Sales 2025 | Sales,2024 | Sales 2023 |
| 1 | RENAULT CLIO V | 100,101 | 91,435 | 97,471 |
| 2 | PEUGEOT 208 II | 73,092 | 88,918 | 86,263 |
| 3 | DACIA SANDERO 3 | 64,399 | 75,978 | 69,106 |
| 4 | PEUGEOT 2008 II | 54,634 | 48,547 | 49,344 |
| 5 | CITROEN C3 IV | 41,127 | 38,834 | 59,603 |
| 6 | PEUGEOT 3008 Ill | 38,603 | 22,344 | 30,370 |
| 7 | RENAULT 5 | 37,997 | New | – |
| 8 | RENAULT CAPTUR II | 36,912 | 45,961 | 47,569 |
| 9 | DACIA DUSTER 3 | 36,687 | 23,511 | New |
| 10 | TOYOTA YARIS | 33,437 | 35,065 | 28,835 |
Note: Model number of the current best-selling car.
Top-Selling Car Models in France in 2025 (Full Year)
There were no changes in the rank order of the four best-selling car models in France in 2025 compared to 2024. However, Renault Clio sales were up and at higher levels than in any year since the current model´s launch in 2019. The strong sales came despite the new replacement model for 2026 already being presented to the public in September 2025.
In contrast, sales of the Peugeot 208 and the Dacia Sandero were lower, while Peugeot 2008 sales were stronger.
The Citroen C3 gained one rank position, and the Peugeot 3008 returned to the top-ten list after two years.
The most notable new entrant on the list of best-selling car models in France in 2025 was the new electric-only Renault 5. It was the best-selling electric car model in France in 2025 and the seventh most popular car overall.
The Dacia Duster entered the top-10 list from 13th. The French-produced Toyota Yaris slipped two positions, while the Toyota Yaris Cross dropped from 9th to 11th.
The Tesla Model Y slipped from tenth to 15th with sales down by a third.
In 2025, the French new car market contracted by 5% to 1,632,154 cars. Renault, Peugeot, and Dacia were again the best-selling car brands in France, while the Renault Clio and Peugeot 208 were the top-selling car models.
Latest French Car Sales Statistics — 2025: Market Overview, Brands, Models; 2024 – 2020.
