Making mobility environmentally compatible is one of the key challenges in achieving sustainable consumption. Cars will continue to play a central role in this debate. The article examines the effects of buying an environment-friendlier car. Model segment-specific cost and environmental impact comparisons are drawn between the best-selling and the environment-friendliest cars. Two methods are presented which yield different assessments of the equivalence of the models being compared. The weighting pattern of the consumer price index is used to transfer the cost comparisons to the average expenditure structure. Both methods reveal less environmental impact and also cost savings. Language: de
