Ford Transit Connect Van MPG by year — every rating on record
The Ford Transit Connect Van has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 12 model years, from 2012 to 2023. Across those years its best rated version returned 25 mpg (2014) and its thirstiest returned 22 mpg (2019). The EPA record holds 26 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #2 of 5 (75th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD |
| 2013 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #1 of 6 (100th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD |
| 2014 | 2 | 25 mpg | 24 mpg | #1 of 9 (100th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD |
| 2015 | 2 | 25 mpg | 24 mpg | #2 of 14 (92th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD |
| 2016 | 3 | 25 mpg | 23 mpg | #2 of 16 (93th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular, Gasoline or E85 | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD |
| 2017 | 2 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #5 of 14 (69th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85, Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD |
| 2018 | 2 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #5 of 15 (71th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85, Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD |
| 2019 | 3 | 25 mpg | 22 mpg | #2 of 15 (93th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular, Gasoline or E85 | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD |
| 2020 | 3 | 25 mpg | 22 mpg | #2 of 11 (90th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular, Gasoline or E85 | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD |
| 2021 | 3 | 25 mpg | 22 mpg | #4 of 15 (79th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular, Gasoline or E85 | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD |
| 2022 | 3 | 25 mpg | 22 mpg | #4 of 14 (77th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular, Gasoline or E85 | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD |
| 2023 | 1 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #4 of 12 (73th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Ford Transit Connect Van placed highest in 2013 at #1 of 6, and lowest in 2017 at #5 of 14. It spent 12 of its 12 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 26 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI, start-stop | 24 | 26 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 355 | 5/10 |
| 2022 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | 2.5L 4-cyl | 20 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 401 | 5/10 |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI, start-stop | 24 | 27 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 355 | 5/10 |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Gasoline or E85 | SIDI; FFV, FFV, start-stop | 24 | 27 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 355 | 5/10 |
| 2021 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | 2.5L 4-cyl | 20 | 27 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 397 | 4/10 |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI, start-stop | 24 | 27 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 350 | 5/10 |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Gasoline or E85 | SIDI; FFV, FFV, start-stop | 24 | 27 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 350 | 5/10 |
| 2020 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | 2.5L 4-cyl | 20 | 27 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 397 | 4/10 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI, start-stop | 24 | 27 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 353 | 5/10 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Gasoline or E85 | SIDI; FFV, FFV, start-stop | 24 | 27 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 353 | 5/10 |
| 2019 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | 2.5L 4-cyl | 20 | 27 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 396 | 4/10 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Gasoline or E85 | SIDI; FFV, FFV, start-stop | 24 | 27 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 353 | 5/10 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI, start-stop | 24 | 27 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 353 | 5/10 |
| 2018 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 20 | 27 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 392 | 5/10 |
| 2018 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | 2.5L 4-cyl | 20 | 27 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 392 | 5/10 |
| 2017 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 20 | 27 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 392 | 5/10 |
| 2017 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | 2.5L 4-cyl | 20 | 27 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 392 | 5/10 |
| 2016 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | 2.5L 4-cyl | 20 | 27 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 392 | 5/10 |
| 2016 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 20 | 27 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 392 | 5/10 |
| 2016 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 22 | 29 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 362 | 6/10 |
| 2015 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | 2.5L 4-cyl | 21 | 28 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 376 | 6/10 |
| 2015 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 22 | 29 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 356 | 6/10 |
| 2014 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | 2.5L 4-cyl | 21 | 28 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 376 | 6/10 |
| 2014 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 22 | 29 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 358 | 6/10 |
| 2013 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl | 21 | 27 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 386 | 6/10 |
| 2012 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl | 21 | 27 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 386.39130434782606 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 2 of 3 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 → 2014 | 23 → 25 mpg | +2 mpg | 460 gal |
| 2016 → 2017 | 25 → 23 mpg | -2 mpg | 500 gal |
| 2018 → 2019 | 23 → 25 mpg | +2 mpg | 460 gal |
What Transit Connect Van fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2023 Ford Transit Connect Van burns 460 to 460 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,380 | $1,380 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,610 | $1,610 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,840 | $1,840 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2023 model year is $2,500 to $2,500 a year in fuel, or $1,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD
Across the 93 nameplates EPA classifies as Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD, the median best combined rating is 22 mpg. At 25 mpg the Ford Transit Connect Van is 3 mpg better the median, which is worth about $220 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Ford nameplates
Every Ford model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.