European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) vs France: Passenger cars, by type of motor energy and size of engine

European Union - 27 countries (from 2020)
263.85 million Number
in 2025
France
39.96 million Number
in 2025
European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) rank
1st
France rank
3rd

Passenger cars, by type of motor energy and size of engine over time

  • European Union - 27 countries (from 2020)
  • France
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How they compare

European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) currently reports 263.85 million Number against 39.96 million Number in France, a difference of 223.89 million Number.

That makes European Union - 27 countries (from 2020)'s figure about 6.6 times France's.

Across all 17 years both countries report, European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) has been ahead every year.

European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) ranks 1st and France ranks 3rd of 1 regions.

European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) France Difference Ahead
2000s 182.03 million Number 28.06 million Number 153.97 million Number European Union - 27 countries (from 2020)
2010s 227.18 million Number 36.49 million Number 190.70 million Number European Union - 27 countries (from 2020)
2020s 255.15 million Number 39.22 million Number 215.93 million Number European Union - 27 countries (from 2020)

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher passenger cars, by type of motor energy and size of engine, European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) or France?
European Union - 27 countries (from 2020), at 263.85 million Number against 39.96 million Number in France as of 2025.
What is the difference in passenger cars, by type of motor energy and size of engine between European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) and France?
223.89 million Number, with European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) and France?
17 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
How do European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) and France rank globally for passenger cars, by type of motor energy and size of engine?
European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) ranks 1st and France ranks 3rd of 1 regions.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Passenger cars, by type of motor energy and size of engine. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Passenger cars, by type of motor energy and size of engine
Unit
Number
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
52 places, 1,865 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed