The CO2 emissions [co2_emissions] attribute is used to indicate the CO2 emissions in g/km for a given vehicle.
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When to use
Required for vehicle ads listed in Germany, Italy, Spain and Netherlands when condition
[condition] attribute is new. When engine = electric, enter 0 g/km.
Optional in other countries.
Format
Follow these formatting guidelines to make sure Google understands the data you're submitting. Learn when and how to submit your product data.
| Formatting specifications | |
| Technical name | co2_emissions |
| Type | Number + unit, g/km |
| Limits | [e.g., 1–70 characters] |
| Repeated field | No |
| Schema.org property (What’s this?) | No |
File format examples
To ensure your attribute is recognized correctly, use the formatting specific to your data source type.
| Data source format | Examples |
| Text (TSV or CSV) data sources | 120 g/km |
| XML data sources | <g:co2_emissions>120 g/km</g:co2_emissions> |
| Merchant API | To format your data in the Merchant API, check the Merchant API resource. |
Minimum requirements
These are the requirements you'll need to meet to show your product. If you don't follow these requirements, we'll disapprove your product and let you know in your Merchant Center account.
For the following engine types, be sure to place the correct value type:
- For Engine type=plug-in hybrid: should contain the value for “combined weighted fuel consumption”.
- For all other engine types: should contain the value for “combined fuel consumption”.
- All values must be in accordance with local regulation
