Germany private sales Full Year 2025: VW T-Roc, Fiat Ducato and BMW X1 dominate

The BMW X1 is the third favourite of German private buyers.

Discover almost 95 years worth of German Historical data here.

968,723 new cars were purchased by German private buyers in 2025, up 5.8% year-on-year. This represents a 33.9% share vs. 32.5% in 2024 and 32.9% in 2023. The VW T-Roc (+1.4%) remains by far the favourite with over 36,000 sales. It distances the Fiat Ducato (+23.4%) up three spots to #2 with a 71.4% private sales ratio (PSR). The BMW X1 (+51.3%) is the most improved model in the Top 10, up 11 ranks to #3 and commanding a 41.2% PSR vs. 34.5% last year. The Dacia Sandero (-21.2%) and VW Golf (-11.4%) both drop two ranks to #4 and #5 respectively. The VW ID.3 (+44.9%) surges 12 spots to #9 with a 44.8% PSR while the Skoda Elroq lands direct at #13 with 52.8% PSR.

Previous year: Germany private sales 2024: VW T-Roc and Dacia Sandero in charge

Two years ago: Germany private sales 2023: Tesla Model Y and VW T-Roc top market off -1.7%

Full December 2025 and Full Year 2025 Top 403 All models vs. Full Year 2024 figures below.