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2010-2013 Ford Transit Connect MPG & Fuel Cost
4 model years · 22–23 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
2010-2013 Ford Transit Connect at a glance
The 2010-2013 Ford Transit Connect covers 4 model years in the EPA database (6 configurations in all), rated 22–23 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2013, costs about $2,780 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Wagon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD (23 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2011, 2012 and 2013. The best combined rating in the generation, 23 MPG, was reached in 2010, 2012 and 2013.
2010-2013 Ford Transit Connect by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Gas | 23 MPG | $2,780–$2,830 | Ratings changed |
| 2012 | Gas | 23 MPG | $2,790–$2,830 | Ratings changed |
| 2011 | Gas | 22 MPG | $2,910 | Ratings changed |
| 2010 | Gas | 23 MPG | $2,840 | First year |
What the 2013 Wagon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$232
$2,780 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.63
Per 100 miles
$18.53
Five years
$13,900
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2013 Ford Transit Connect MPG
Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,790 to $2,780, $10 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wagon (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 26 | 23 | $2,780 |
| Van | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 27 | 23 | $2,830 |
2012 Ford Transit Connect MPG
23 MPG · $2,790–$2,830/yr
Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration moves from 22 to 23 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,910 to $2,790, $120 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wagon (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 26 | 23 | $2,790 |
| Van | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 27 | 23 | $2,830 |
2011 Ford Transit Connect MPG
22 MPG · $2,910/yr
Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration moves from 23 to 22 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,840 to $2,910, $70 more.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transit Connect (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 25 | 22 | $2,910 |
2010 Ford Transit Connect MPG
23 MPG · $2,840/yr
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transit Connect (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 25 | 23 | $2,840 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Wagon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD: $3,780 in California and $2,430 in Texas, a $1,350 difference.
- California $3,780
- Washington $3,510
- New York $2,780
- Florida $2,630
- Texas $2,430
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2013 special-purpose vehicle models.
Generations
- 2010-2013 (1st gen)
- 2014-2023 (2nd gen)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2010-2013 Ford Transit Connect get?
EPA rates the 2010-2013 Ford Transit Connect at 22–23 MPG combined across 6 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2013 Wagon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 23 MPG (22 city, 26 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2010-2013 Ford Transit Connect?
The Wagon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 23 MPG, in 2010, 2012 and 2013. The lowest top rating, 22 MPG, was in 2011.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2010-2013 Ford Transit Connect?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2011, 2012 and 2013.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2013 Ford Transit Connect per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Wagon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,780 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $2,780–$2,830 a year. That is a $50 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2013 Ford Transit Connect 100 miles?
About $18.53 per 100 miles for the Wagon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $18.53 and $18.87 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2013 Ford Transit Connect more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Wagon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD is rated 22 city and 26 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 4 MPG.
Is the 2013 Ford Transit Connect different from the 2012 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,790 to $2,780, $10 less. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2013 against 2 configurations for 2012. See the 2012 Ford Transit Connect for that year.