On average globally, a small car emits 2,040 kilograms less CO2 per year than a pickup truck.
The EU, one of the leaders in pushing for more sustainable car-based travel, recently set stricter limits for emissions from newly registered passenger cars.
Global average emissions of passenger cars in 2022 (in kg CO2/year): 1,470
Global average emissions of passenger cars in 2022 (in kg CO2/year): 1,515
Global average emissions of passenger cars in 2022 (in kg CO2/year): 1,815
Global average emissions of passenger cars in 2022 (in kg CO2/year): 2,385