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Ford Transit Connect MPG & Fuel Cost by Year

14 model years · 2010–2023

26 MPG
Combined
24 MPG
City
28 MPG
Highway
Annual cost · MY2023 Wagon LWB 2.0L 4-cyl FWD
$2,560

15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

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Ford Transit Connect fuel economy at a glance

EPA has rated the Ford Transit Connect for 14 model years, 2010 to 2023. Across those years its combined rating runs 22–26 MPG. The latest model year, 2023, has 2 configurations rated 25–26 MPG combined and costing $2,560–$2,610 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2010 is the 2023 Wagon LWB 2.0L 4-cyl FWD, at 26 MPG.

Ford Transit Connect MPG by year

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Combined MPG: the line is the most efficient configuration, the shaded band reaches down to the least efficient. Dotted lines mark new generations.
Ford Transit Connect: combined fuel economy and annual fuel cost for each model year, grouped by generation
Year Gas (MPG) $/yr
2014-2023 (2nd gen) Generation page
2023 25–26 $2,560–$2,610
2022 22–26 $2,560–$2,950
2021 22–26 $2,540–$2,940
2020 22–26 $2,540–$2,940
2019 22–26 $2,540–$2,940
2018 22–23 $2,890–$2,970
2017 22–23 $2,890–$3,000
2016 22–25 $2,660–$3,000
2015 23–25 $2,630–$2,900
2014 23–25 $2,640–$2,900
2010-2013 (1st gen) Generation page
2013 23 $2,780–$2,830
2012 23 $2,790–$2,830
2011 22 $2,910
2010 23 $2,840

Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.

Ford Transit Connect generations

2 generations between 2010 and 2023. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.

2023 powertrain options

Gas · 2.0L
Combined
25–26 MPG
Per year
$2,560–$2,610
See gas configurations
EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Frequently asked questions

What is the Ford Transit Connect's gas mileage by year?

EPA combined ratings for the Ford Transit Connect run 22–26 MPG across model years 2010 to 2023. The latest year, 2023, is rated 25–26 MPG.

Which Ford Transit Connect model year has the best gas mileage?

The 2023 Ford Transit Connect Wagon LWB 2.0L 4-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2010, at 26 MPG.

How much does a Ford Transit Connect cost to fuel per year?

For MY2023, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,560–$2,610 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,560.

Has the Ford Transit Connect's fuel economy improved over time?

Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 23 MPG in 2010 to 26 MPG in 2023, 3 MPG more.

How many generations of the Ford Transit Connect are there?

EPA data covers 2 generations of the Ford Transit Connect: 2014-2023, 2010-2013. Each has its own page with a table for every model year.