D-segment

Ford Mondeo Mk V (2014-present)

VW Passat B1 (1973-1981)

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

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.

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  Volkswagen Passat
  (2014–present model shown)
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  Mercedes-Benz C-Class
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  Audi A4
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  BMW 3 Series
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  Škoda Superb
  (2001–present; 2015–present model shown)

Historic models

Main pages: Category:Euro NCAP large family cars and Category:Mid-size cars

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

• Austin/Morris 1800 (launched 1964)
• Fiat 124 (launched 1966)
• Fiat 125 (launched 1967)
• Ford Cortina (launched 1962)
• Hillman Hunter (launched 1966)
• Peugeot 404 (launched 1960)
• Peugeot 504 (launched 1968)
• Renault 16 (launched 1965)
• Renault 12 (launched 1969)

1970s

• Alfa Romeo Alfetta (launched 1972)
• Audi 80 (launched 1972)
• Dodge Challenger (launched 1970)
• Fiat 131/Mirafiori (launched 1974)
• Honda Accord (launched 1976)
• Lancia Beta (launched 1972)
• Leyland Princess (launched 1975)
• Opel Ascona (launched 1970)
• Peugeot 305 (launched 1978)
• Renault 18 (launched 1978)
• Toyota Carina (launched 1972)
• Vauxhall Cavalier (launched 1975)
• Volkswagen K70 (launched 1970)
• Volkswagen Passat (launched 1973)
• Volvo 200 Series (launched 1974)

1980s

• Alfa Romeo 75 (launched 1985)
• Austin Montego (launched 1984)
• Citroen BX (launched 1982)
• Fiat Croma (launched 1985)
• Fiat Tempra (launched 1989)
• Ford Sierra (launched 1982)
• Hyundai Stellar (launched 1984)
• Mercedes-Benz 190E (launched 1982)
• Nissan Stanza (launched 1982)
• Opel Vectra/Vauxhall Cavalier (launched 1988)
• Peugeot 405 (launched 1987)
• Renault 21 (launched 1986)
• Volvo 440/460 (launched 1987)

1990s

• Alfa Romeo 155 (launched 1992)
• Alfa Romeo 156 (launched 1997)
• Citroen Xantia (launched 1993)
• Fiat Marea (launched 1996)
• Hyundai Sonata (launched 1989)
• Kia Clarus (launched 1999)
• Lancia Lybra (launched 1999)
• Nissan Primera (launched 1990)
• Opel/Vauxhall Vectra (launched 1995)
• Peugeot 406 (launched 1995)
• Renault Laguna (launched 1993)
• Rover 600 Series (launched 1993)
• Toyota Avensis (launched 1998)

2000s

• Alfa Romeo 159 (launched 2005)
• Citroen C5 (launched 2001)
• Hyundai i40 (launched 2011)
• Peugeot 407 (launched 2004)
• Seat Exeo (launched 2009)

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
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See also

• Car classifications
• Mid-size car