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Table 1 Comparison of CO 2 emission in 2004 VW Jetta Wagon using various engines/fuels

From: Use of solar energy for biodiesel production and use of biodiesel waste as a green reaction solvent

Fuel type

City/Highway MPG

CO2Emissions (kg/year)

2 L Gasoline

23/30

7400

1.9 L PetroDiesel

32/43

5800

1.9 L

32/43

4900

20% BioDiesel

1.9 L 100% BioDiesel

32/43

1300