TRAVEL & FOOD
Energy consumption comparing different modes of transport
Means of Transport Kilometres per litre CO2 emissions per Km
Car – small 18 – 23 Km per Ltr 100 -130 gms CO2 Km
Car – Average model 9 - 16 Km per Ltr 145 -260 gms CO2 Km
Car – Large/ SUV 3 - 9 Km per Ltr 200- 250 gms CO2 Km
Trains - Suburban 18 -25 Km per Ltr/ 45-130 gms CO2 Km
per passenger
Trains - Long distance 14 – 28 Km per Ltr/ 80-165 gms CO2 Km
Bus 28 – 50 Km per Ltr/ 45 - 80 gms CO2 Km
Air - < 1000 Km 4 - 8 Km per Ltr/ 330-460 gms CO2 Km
Air – Long Haul 8 – 12 Km per Ltr/ 210-330gms CO2 Km
Ship Equivalent to Suburban train or bus
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