carbon footprint in the UK are trains, local buses, and coaches.
The carbon footprint of cars in the UK varies greatly depending on the type of car it is, as well as the fuel type it uses. On average, luxury cars with petrol engines had the highest carbon footprint of all car types in 2023, emitting the equivalent of 318 grams of carbon dioxide equivalent per kilometer (g CO₂e per km). Meanwhile, diesel powered luxury cars emitted roughly 211 g CO₂e per km. On average, petrol cars and diesel cars had a similar carbon footprint, at roughly 170 g CO₂e per km. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) produce considerably less emissions than their fossil fuel powered equivalents. Excluding BEVs, the transport modes with the lowest Carbon footprint of cars in the United Kingdom in 2023, by market segment and fuel type (in grams of carbon dioxide equivalent per kilometer)
Basic Account
Get to know the platform
You only have access to basic statistics.
This statistic is not included in your account.
Starter Account
The ideal entry-level account for individual users
- Instant access to 1m statistics
- Download in XLS, PDF & PNG format
- Detailed references
$199 USD / Month *
Professional Account
Full access
Business Solutions including all features.
* Prices do not include sales tax.
Other statistics that may interest you Transportation emissions in the UK
Overview
4
- Premium Statistic Global transportation sector GHG emissions 2022, by country
- Premium Statistic Annual change in GHG emissions in the UK 2019-2023, by sector
- Premium Statistic Breakdown of greenhouse gas emissions in the UK 2023, by sector
- Premium Statistic Greenhouse gas emissions in the UK 2022, by subsector
Emissions
5
- Basic Statistic Greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation in the UK 1990-2023
- Premium Statistic Annual change in transport CO₂ emissions in the United Kingdom (UK) 1990-2023
- Premium Statistic Quarterly CO₂ emissions from transportation in the United Kingdom 2015-2023
- Premium Statistic Transportation GHG emissions in the United Kingdom (UK) 2022, by source
- Premium Statistic Carbon footprint of travel per kilometer in the UK 2023, by transportation mode
Road transportation
5
- Premium Statistic Greenhouse gas emissions from road transportation in the UK 2000-2022
- Premium Statistic Road vehicle CO₂ emissions change in the UK 1990-2022, by mode
- Premium Statistic Carbon footprint of cars in in the UK 2023, by market segment and fuel type
- Basic Statistic Average CO₂ emissions from new cars in the United Kingdom (UK) 2004-2021
- Premium Statistic Emissions of nitrogen oxides from road transport in the UK 1990-2022
Non-road transportation
5
- Premium Statistic Greenhouse gas emissions from shipping in the UK 1990-2022
- Premium Statistic Carbon footprint of sea tankers in the United Kingfom 2023, by type
- Premium Statistic Carbon footprint of cargo ship in the United Kingdom 2023, by type
- Premium Statistic Emissions from flights departing the UK 2023, by destination
- Premium Statistic Most polluting airlines in the UK 2023
Outlook
5
- Premium Statistic UK: annual electric vehicle sales 2015-2022
- Premium Statistic UK: electric vehicle sales forecast by propulsion type 2016-2028
- Premium Statistic UK: available public charging points by quarter 2015-2023
- Premium Statistic Projected GHG emissions in the United Kingdom (UK) 2022-2040, by sector
- Premium Statistic Projected CO₂ emissions from transportation in the UK 2020-2040, by scenario
Further related statistics
18
- Global GHG emissions from Amazon by source 2018
- Greenhouse gas emissions per capita in Russia 2010-2017
- Volume of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by BNP Paribas 2017-2020
- Coca-Cola's global greenhouse gas emissions 2010-2022
- Volume of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) per FTE by BNP Paribas 2017-2020
- Meta's greenhouse gas emissions 2016-2022
- Per capita ecological footprint in Europe 2016, by region
- Greenhouse gas emissions emissions in Russia 2021, by sector
- Comparisons of carbon footprint of British foods in the United Kingdom (UK) 2018
- Carbon footprint life-cycle of British foods in the United Kingdom (UK) 2018
- Global per capita ecological footprint 2017, by region
- Greenhouse gas emissions in Russia in 2017, by sector and type
- Energy transition: carbon budgets set at SNBC in France 2015-2028
- Greenhouse gas emissions in Scotland 1990-2021
- Car by type in Egypt 2023
- Number of carbon accredited airports in Europe 2010-2021
- Car by type in Mexico 2024
- Car by type in Germany 2024
Further Content: You might find this interesting as well
Statistics
- Global GHG emissions from Amazon by source 2018
- Greenhouse gas emissions per capita in Russia 2010-2017
- Volume of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by BNP Paribas 2017-2020
- Coca-Cola's global greenhouse gas emissions 2010-2022
- Volume of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) per FTE by BNP Paribas 2017-2020
- Meta's greenhouse gas emissions 2016-2022
- Per capita ecological footprint in Europe 2016, by region
- Greenhouse gas emissions emissions in Russia 2021, by sector
- Comparisons of carbon footprint of British foods in the United Kingdom (UK) 2018
- Carbon footprint life-cycle of British foods in the United Kingdom (UK) 2018
- Global per capita ecological footprint 2017, by region
- Greenhouse gas emissions in Russia in 2017, by sector and type
- Energy transition: carbon budgets set at SNBC in France 2015-2028
- Greenhouse gas emissions in Scotland 1990-2021
- Car by type in Egypt 2023
- Number of carbon accredited airports in Europe 2010-2021
- Car by type in Mexico 2024
- Car by type in Germany 2024
GOV.UK. (June 7, 2023). Carbon footprint of cars in the United Kingdom in 2023, by market segment and fuel type (in grams of carbon dioxide equivalent per kilometer) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved June 10, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1233409/carbon-footprint-of-cars-by-type-uk/
GOV.UK. "Carbon footprint of cars in the United Kingdom in 2023, by market segment and fuel type (in grams of carbon dioxide equivalent per kilometer)." Chart. June 7, 2023. Statista. Accessed June 10, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1233409/carbon-footprint-of-cars-by-type-uk/
GOV.UK. (2023). Carbon footprint of cars in the United Kingdom in 2023, by market segment and fuel type (in grams of carbon dioxide equivalent per kilometer). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: June 10, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1233409/carbon-footprint-of-cars-by-type-uk/
GOV.UK. "Carbon Footprint of Cars in The United Kingdom in 2023, by Market Segment and Fuel Type (in Grams of Carbon Dioxide Equivalent per Kilometer)." Statista, Statista Inc., 7 Jun 2023, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1233409/carbon-footprint-of-cars-by-type-uk/
GOV.UK, Carbon footprint of cars in the United Kingdom in 2023, by market segment and fuel type (in grams of carbon dioxide equivalent per kilometer) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1233409/carbon-footprint-of-cars-by-type-uk/ (last visited June 10, 2024)
Carbon footprint of cars in the United Kingdom in 2023, by market segment and fuel type (in grams of carbon dioxide equivalent per kilometer) [Graph], GOV.UK, June 7, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1233409/carbon-footprint-of-cars-by-type-uk/