How much CO2 does a typical car produce?

A car driven 12,000 miles at 25 mpg produces about 4.27 metric tons of CO2 per year.

Does diesel produce more CO2 than gasoline?

Yes, diesel produces about 22.4 lbs of CO2 per gallon compared to 19.6 for gasoline, but diesel engines are often more fuel-efficient.

EVs produce zero tailpipe emissions. Including electricity generation, an EV typically produces 50-70% less CO2 than a comparable gasoline car.

Calculate annual CO2 emissions from your car based on miles driven and fuel economy.

Annual Miles Driven

miles

Fuel Economy

mpg

CO2 per Gallon of Fuel

lbs

Annual CO2 Emissions

3.81 metric tons

Annual CO2 (lbs)8,400 lbs

Gallons of Fuel Used429 gallons

Annual CO2 Emissions vs Annual Miles Driven

Vehicle emissions depend on how far you drive and how efficient your car is.

CO2 (lbs) = (Annual Miles / MPG) * CO2 per Gallon

Gasoline produces about 19.6 lbs CO2 per gallon

Diesel produces about 22.4 lbs CO2 per gallon

Divide pounds by 2,204.6 to get metric tons.

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