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CO₂ emissions by mode of transport, 2018

Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions are measured in grams per passenger kilometer. This does not account for non-CO2 greenhouse gases or the increased warming
effects of aviation emissions at altitude.

0 g50 g100 g150 gMedium car (petrol)191.6 gMedium car (diesel)168.8 gDomestic flight133.5 gBus103.9 gMotorcycle (medium)100 gShort-haul flight (economy)81.5 gLong-haul flight (economy)78.5 gNational rail40.8 gEurostar (international rail)5.9 g

Source: UK Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy. Greenhouse gas reporting: conversion factors 2019.

Note: Data is based on official conversion factors used in UK reporting. These factors may vary slightly depending on the country.