D-segment

The D-segment is the third largest of the European segments for passenger cars, and is described as "large cars".[1][2] It is equivalent to the Euro NCAP "large family car" size class,[3] and the present-day definition of the mid-size car category used in North America.[4][5] Compact executive cars are part of the D-segment size category.

Ford Mondeo Mk V (2014-present)
VW Passat B1 (1973-1981)

Most D-segment cars are saloons or estates but hatchbacks were common. Pricing and specification of D-segment cars can vary greatly, from basic low-cost transport to more luxurious and expensive models.

Sales of D-segment cars represent 8% of the market.

Current models

The five highest selling D-segment cars in Europe are the Volkswagen Passat, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Audi A4/S4/RS4, BMW 3 Series and Škoda Superb.[6][7]

Historic models

Note: this list includes cars from these decades which carried a different nameplate or numeric designation to the modern day equivalent, and in some cases there is no modern day direct equivalent

1960s

1970s

1980s

1990s

2000s

European sales figures
2018
rank		 Make Model 2014 sales 2015 sales 2016 sales 2017 sales 2018 sales % change
(2017–2018)
1 Volkswagen Passat 153,677 226,127 206,813 183,288 154,074 –16
2 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 176,038 176,915 150,995 –15
3 Audi A4/S4/RS4 162,655 146,006 112,484 –23
4 BMW 3 Series 144,561 129,053 106,991 –17
5 Škoda Superb 46,149 50,533 85,879 81,410 74,697 –8
6 Opel/Vauxhall Insignia 92,694 88,544 73,161 72,347 67,424 –7
7 BMW 4 Series 67,983 64,710 52,248 –19
8 Audi A5/S5/RS5 43,686 61,619 49,799 –19
9 Ford Mondeo 45,405 79,673 70,900 56,173 49,596 –12
10 Volvo S60/V60 53,268 45,335 46,945 +4
11 Volkswagen Arteon 0 9,798 21,495 +119
12 Mazda Mazda6 31,032 30,519 29,226 23,090 23,090 –10
13 Renault Talisman — 1,824 34,344 32,163 19,784 –38
14 Toyota Avensis 28,972 33,197 34,998 25,319 17,277 –32
15 Alfa Romeo Giulia 10,475 24,679 17,075 –31
16 Kia Optima 3,409 3,263 9,515 16,152 14,404 –11
17 Peugeot 508 41,797 43,301 37,104 22,842 13,378 –41
18 Jaguar XE 24,461 18,999 10,877 –43
19 Hyundai i40 25,016 25,045 20,253 15,251 9,144 –40
20 Subaru Legacy/Outback 6,415 10,806 8,242 7,016 7,460 +6
21 Lexus IS 6,234 5,649 5,413 –4
22 Kia Stinger 0 1,143 3,820 +234
23 Citroën DS5 9,130 5,738 2,720 –53
24 Subaru Levorg — 2,437 4,689 2,865 1,748 –39
25 Infiniti Q50 2,698 1,777 1,471 –17
26 Lexus RC 1,815 1,390 1,334 –4
27 Volkswagen CC 6,750 712 424 –40
28 Infiniti Q60 99 507 368 –27
29 Citroën C5 18,064 13,480 9,464 4,939 151 –97
30 Honda Accord 3,499 1,918 49 16 21 +31
31 Chevrolet Malibu 334 6 6 1 4 +300
source: [6][7]

See also

References
  1. "Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 - Merger Procedure" (PDF). www.europa.eu. exact market definition was left open .. boundaries between segments are blurred by factors other than the size or length of cars
  2. "Impact on the Competitiveness of the European Automotive Industry of Potential FTA with India and ASEAN" (PDF). www.europa.eu. p. 8. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 April 2013.
  3. "Latest Safety Ratings". www.euroncap.com. Retrieved 8 January 2019.
  4. "2019 Nissan Altima Proves Midsize Sedans Aren't Dead Yet". www.wardsauto.com. 8 October 2018. Retrieved 26 January 2019.
  5. "America's D-Segment Flab". www.thetruthaboutcars.com. 9 October 2008. Retrieved 26 January 2019.
  6. Bart Demandt (13 February 2019). "European sales 2018 Midsized car segment". carsalesbase.com. Archived from the original on 6 June 2019. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
  7. Bart Demandt (21 February 2019). "European sales 2018 Premium Midsized segment". carsalesbase.com. Archived from the original on 6 June 2019. Retrieved 14 December 2019.
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