Europe 1989: VW Golf and Opel Kadett dominate

January 23, 1990
Matt Gasnier

VW Golf

In 1989 the VW Golf is still on top of European car sales with 780,000 units and 5.8% share, ahead of the Opel Kadett at 660,000 sales and 4.9% and the Fiat Uno at 635,000 and 4.7%. The two following Frenchies exchange positions this year: the Peugeot 205 is now 4th and the Renault Supercinq is 5th.

Full Top 5 Ranking Table: click on ‘Read more’ below the Peugeot 205 pic.

Opel Kadett