In 2023, France led the European market with 16.078 million diesel passenger cars with engine sizes between 1,400 and 1,999 cm³, followed by Italy and Germany. Notably, Romania and Latvia displayed significant growth, with year-on-year increases of 8.31% and 5.58%, respectively, indicating a rising preference for these vehicles. Conversely, Belgium and the Netherlands saw declines of 5.41% and 4.11%, respectively. Over the last five years, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) highlighted persistent shifts, with emerging markets showing potential upsurge while others experienced stagnation or decline.
Future trends to watch for:
- The transition towards greener technologies may impact diesel vehicle popularity, with increased adoption of electric and hybrid vehicles.
- Stringent emission regulations across the EU could accelerate the decline in diesel car numbers, prompting shifts towards more sustainable options.
- Market dynamics in Eastern Europe may lead to continued growth in diesel car usage due to economic factors and infrastructure developments.
Top countries in Number of Diesel Passenger Cars with Engine Size Between 1,400 and 1,999 cm³ by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 16,078,000 | 2023 | -1.55% | -0.99% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 15,252,000 | 2023 | -0.0068% | +0.21% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 11,388,000 | 2023 | +2.07% | +1.2% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 11,372,000 | 2023 | +1.93% | +0.66% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 8,622,700 | 2021 | -0.1% | View data | |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 7,148,800 | 2023 | +4.15% | +4.06% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 3,536,900 | 2023 | +6.41% | +8.31% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 2,569,700 | 2023 | +3.56% | +3.51% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 2,231,700 | 2023 | +0.24% | +0.24% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 2,126,700 | 2023 | +2.79% | +3.01% | View data |
