Jul 21, 2021 · Greenhouse Gas Emissions from a Typical Passenger Vehicle (PDF) (5 pp, 507 K, EPA-420-F-18-008. March 2018, About PDF) A typical passenger vehicle emits about 4.6 metric tons of carbon dioxide per year. This number can vary based on a vehicle’s fuel, fuel economy, and the number of miles driven per year. Click on the questions below to learn