We will tell you about the most beloved car brands among Europeans ✓Top 5 best car models ✓What makes them so good and popular.

As practice shows, Europeans most often choose cars that are manufactured in their country. This is the case for most Germans, and the situation is the same in other European countries. For example, the French most often choose Renault, Peugeot and Citroën, and in Italy they like FIAT. In the Netherlands, where there are no own manufacturers, Opel is most often bought. More details about the most favorite car brands of Europeans in our review. 

Top 5: Europe’s most popular cars

Our ranking of Europeans’ most favorite cars involves:

• Volkswagen Golf
• Renault Clio
• Seat Ibiza 
• Volkswagen Tiguan
• Ford Fiesta

Volkswagen Golf

A car that needs no introduction. It is a long-time leader of the C-Class, which has been nominated for various automobile awards many times. In addition, it is one of the best-selling used cars. 

The eighth generation of the car was released in 2019. The new version due to the design began to look lower and more pointed. The dimensions of the car remained almost the same: 4.28 meters in length and 1.78 meters in width. In the interior, many things have changed dramatically. A 10.25-inch display is installed as a dashboard. All controls have been moved upwards, so now the driver’s eyes are always focused on the road.

The driver has access to a wide range of assistance systems: from the classic Lane and Front Assist to Traffic Jam Assist, which is capable of controlling direction, braking and restarting. In addition, the car is equipped with Intelligent Cruise Control, which controls the speed depending on the road section, using data from cameras and navigator. 

Renault Clio

The most striking representative of the family in our opinion is Renault Clio RS. It is a three-door hatchback with front-wheel drive, which embodies the most advanced innovations in the automobile industry. The car has an original sports radiator grille, stylish mirrors, rear diffuser, as well as a spoiler, which are used as downforce generators. 

The car has a smooth ride, which is provided by a soft suspension, and there are two versions of the chassis. The sporty one achieves a good balance between dynamics and comfort and is perfect for daily driving. The interior features sports seats and a synthesizer that plays engine sounds through the audio system. 

The car is powered by a 1.6-liter 200 hp gasoline engine, which comes paired with a 6-speed manual transmission. The hatchback is capable of accelerating to 100 km/h in 6.9 seconds, while the top speed reaches 225 km/h. This model is a great car, which with all its sporty virtues is able to provide a feeling of complete safety.

Seat Ibiza 

Seat Ibiza is a compact-class car produced by a Spanish manufacturer, which is part of the Volkswagen Group. The model has gone through several modifications and updates. Seat Ibiza owes its popularity primarily to its sporty design, reliability and practicality. 

The car is about 4 meters long and 1.7 meters wide. It can be equipped with gasoline, diesel or hybrid powertrains, the power of which varies from 65 hp to 200 hp, depending on the version. The car is equipped with a manual or automatic transmission. 

The car will need from 9 to 13 seconds to accelerate to 100 km/h. Fuel consumption ranges from 5 to 7 liters per 100 km, depending on the engine and operating conditions. Luggage compartment volume varies from 300 to 350 liters. 

This model was produced until 2023, so you can buy it only on the secondary market. Before buying used cars, check their history with the help of special services. Checking Spanish cars takes a few minutes and allows you to avoid many problems, both technical and legal. 

Volkswagen Tiguan

Compact crossover with universal characteristics, which is appreciated for comfort and reliability. The car is 4.5 meters long and 1.8 meters wide. It is supplied with gasoline and diesel engines with volumes from 1.4 to 2 liters, with power from 120 to 300 hp. Transmission can be manual or automatic DSG. The choice of front or all-wheel drive allows the car to be used in various road and weather conditions.

To accelerate to 100 km/h the car, depending on the version (engine power, type of drive: front or all-wheel drive), will need from 7 to 10 seconds. Fuel consumption is from 6 to 9 liters per 100 km. It is designed for 5-7 passengers, depending on the configuration. The volume of the luggage compartment varies from 500 to 600 liters, can be increased due to the rear seats. 

Ford Fiesta

In 2007, the sixth generation of the car was presented – one of the most popular on the aftermarket. It was based on the new B3 platform for B-class cars. Produced in hatchback, sedan, van bodies. It was produced with a large set of powertrains. Gasoline motors with a volume from 1 to 1.6 liters, diesel – from 1.4 to 1.6 liters. 5 and 6-speed manual transmissions, 6-speed automatic were used. 

The car uses a keyless entry system, engine start with a button. Control elements are realized in the same way as in other models of the manufacturer: Mondeo, Galaxy. Additionally, there are control buttons on the steering wheel. Trunk volume is 250-300 liters, but can be increased by folding the rear seats.