The World's Best-Selling Cars of All Time, Ranked

Today, the automobile is a staple mode of transportation for people worldwide. From China to Japan, from America to Canada—they can be found almost everywhere on the planet. they are used almost everywhere as a means of transportation to work and school, running errands, and even going on vacation.

You might be curious, what is the best-selling car of all time?

Toyota's Corolla (47.5 million+) is the world's best-selling car to date.

There have been a lot of best-selling cars over the decades, like Toyota Corolla, Ford F-Series, and Volkswagen Golf. But, some have been global sensations, like Toyota's Corolla, which has ranked as the world's top-selling car for decades thanks to its combination of reliability, practicality, fuel efficiency, and affordability. The Corolla has sold over 47.5 million units since its debut in 1966—That's more than three times the combined U.S. new car sales in 2022.

Below is a list of the world's best-selling cars of all time. This list has been compiled from various sources and is based on total car sales (including models that have been discontinued).

Top 25 Best-Selling Cars of All Time (By Total Sales)
Rank	Model	Units Sold
#1	Toyota CorollaCompact car	47,500,000+1966–present
#2	Ford F-SeriesPickup truck	40,000,000+1948–present
#3	Volkswagen GolfCompact car	35,000,000+1974–present
#4	Volkswagen PassatMid-size sedan	30,000,000+1973-present
#5	Honda CivicCompact car	24,000,000+1972–present
#6	Volkswagen BeetleCompact car	23,000,000+1938-2019
#7	Ford FiestaCompact car	19,000,000+1976–present
#8	Toyota HiluxPickup truck	19,000,000+1968–present
#9	VAZ 2101Compact car	19,000,000+1970–1988
#10	Vauxhall CorsaSmall car	18,000,000+1982-present
#11	Ford EscortCompact car	18,000,000+1980–2003
#12	Honda AccordMid-size sedan	17,000,000+1976–present
#13	Chevrolet ImpalaMid-size car	16,800,000+1958-2020
#14	Ford FocusCompact car	16,000,000+1998–present
#15	Ford Model TEconomy car	15,000,000+1908–1927
#16	Chrysler MinivanMinivan	15,000,000+1983–present
#17	Renault ClioSmall car	15,000,000+1990–present
#18	Volkswagen PoloSmall car	14,000,000+1975–present
#19	BMW 3 SeriesLuxury compact car	14,000,000+1975–present
#20	Oldsmobile CutlassMid-size car	11,900,000+1961–1999
#21	Vauxhall AstraSmall car	11,000,000+1980–present
#22	Mazda FamiliaSubcompact	10,000,000+1963–2003
#23	Mercedes C ClassLuxury compact car	10,000,000+1993–present
#24	Toyota CamryMid-size sedan	10,000,000+1982–present
#25	Ford MustangSports car	10,000,000+1964–present

Although the list is constantly changing, the world's best-selling cars of all time are some of the most recognizable vehicles ever made. The six vehicles on this list have sold more than 20 million units, and their combined sales total an estimated 300 million — but that figure will grow considerably over the coming decade.

Let's see which vehicles were named the best in their class:

Toyota Corolla — The best-selling Compact car of all time
Ford F-Series — The best-selling Pickup truck of all time
Volkswagen Passat — The best-selling Mid-size sedan of all time
Vauxhall Corsa — The Best-selling Small car (a-segment) of all time
Chrysler Minivan — The Best-selling Minivan(‎cargo van) of all time
BMW 3 Series — The best-selling Luxury compact car of all time
Ford Mustang — The best-selling Sports car of all time

It's a pity we didn't see electric cars on this list; if you love our Earth, really love your Earth, then an electric vehicle is for you. Now, there's a more eco-friendly choice than ever before.

The automobile industry may be one of the most innovative but also one of the oldest. Today, new cars have more features than ever, and technology is constantly changing. However, no technological devices are innovative like cars. In fact, cars are such an important part of our lives that they're a big part of our pop culture, too!

In today's day and age, the car can be seen as much more than just a mode of transportation; it has become a way to make a statement about the owner.