Comment on The average car purchased in 2023 emits higher levels of carbon dioxide (CO₂) than its 2013 equivalent. This is due to the large proportion of SUVs in the mix, which tend to be bigger and heavier.

• spirinolas@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

  It’s still a car that’s not the gas guzzler you try to portray. You could also say the i30 is just a slightly bigger version than the i20 and now emmits more CO2. Where do you cross the line?

  In my country I actually pay taxes according to engine size and emissions and guess what, I pay very little. I don’t see you complain to sedan, offroad or sports car owners, and they pollute (and pay) way more than a small crossover. Or people that use their car everyday. I ride a small 125cc motorcycle everytime it is not raining. I bet I pollute a lot less than you do.

  I dislike big SUV’s as much as you, but I find odd people trying to put them all in the same boat ignoring their body and engine size. People like what they like and have no need to justify themselves. If you’re worried about pollution talk numbers because that’s what really matters.

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  • David_Eight@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

    1. I’m not judging you or telling you what to buy with your money. Everything I wrote is factual.
    2. The i20 is a smaller car than the i30. When I say the Kona is literally the same car as the i30 I mean literally the same car. Same size, same chassis, same interior, made in the same factory. It’s the same exact car except with one being taller and because of that height gets worse gas milage/more Co2.
    3. If you’re upset that someone wrote an article about your life choices, take it up with them. The authors name is at the top.

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    • spirinolas@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

      And regarding the i30 and the Kona, you have no clue what you’re talking about. I actually took my time to pick that car. They both use the same platform, yes, but that’s it (obviously, they share some of the same equipment) . The Kona was supposed to be a crossover version of the i20 but they used the bigger platform to accommodate the electric version. That was way before they came up with the Bayon.

      I never considered the i30 because it was out of my price range. Yeah, price is a factor buddy. Yes, the Kona was considerably cheaper than the i30. I was actually debating between the Kona and the Citroën C3. They had similar prices. But I wanted a larger car so the Kona was a no brainer.

      So, with the dilemma if having the car I needed or your approval, well…how hard could it be. So, get a life.

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    • spirinolas@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

      1. That’s pretty much all you did.

      2. It’s not the same but, even if it was, why can’t I prefer a taller car? You are judging according to your preferences.

      3. I answered a comment, not the article. I’m actually inclined to agree with the article. You’re the one that felt the need to pick up a fight from your own high horse.

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      • David_Eight@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

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