Car of the Year in figures

Car of the Year, now close to round off its 56th edition in Geneva Motor Show, is the most veteran and prestigious automotive award. Also packed with anecdotal facts.

1 point: slimmest gap between the winner and the second car. It happened in 2001 (Alfa Romeo 147-Ford Mondeo) and 2009 (Opel Insignia-Ford Fiesta)

2 models which repeated as winner: Renault Clio in 1991 and 2006; Volkswagen Golf in 1992 and 2013

5 nominees selected for the final vote in 1995. It changed to10 finalists in 2001, then to the current number of 7 in 2002

6 manufacturers in top of the winners list hoard 33 of the 55 titles. Fiat and Renault have respectively taken 9 and 6 wins.

7 generations of Volkswagen Golf: never out of the Car of the Year podium

10 points: maximum individually awarded to the preferred model by each juror

19 brand names awarded with Car of the Year title. Volvo, the last addition to the list in 2018

55 completed editions. All started in October 1963, with Rover 2000 as Car of the Year 1964

60 current Jury members from 23 countries. Just 10 jurors from 6 countries in the first edition

213 points: biggest gap between the winner and the second car (Volkswagen Golf-Toyota GT86 in 2013)

464 points: maximum of points awarded to a winner: Peugeot 405 in 1988