Ford Transit Connect Van 2WD
23.5 MPG The 2020 Ford Transit Connect Van 2WD is EPA-rated at 23.5 MPG combined (22 city / 27 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 638 gallons, $2043 a year in fuel, or $0.136 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2014–2020 run it averages 23.7 MPG, falling by 1 MPG over 7 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.106 | $1064 | $1596 | $2128 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.128 | $1277 | $1915 | $2553 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.136 | $1362 | $2043 | $2723 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.149 | $1489 | $2234 | $2979 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.170 | $1702 | $2553 | $3404 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.191 | $1915 | $2872 | $3830 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.213 | $2128 | $3191 | $4255 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 23.5 MPG | 22 | 27 | $2675 | 375 | 2 |
| 2019 | 23.5 MPG | 22 | 27 | $2675 | 375 | 2 |
| 2018 | 23 MPG | 20 | 27 | $2700 | 392 | 1 |
| 2017 | 23 MPG | 20 | 27 | $2700 | 392 | 1 |
| 2016 | 24 MPG | 21 | 28 | $2600 | 377 | 2 |
| 2015 | 24.5 MPG | 21.5 | 28.5 | $2550 | 366 | 2 |
| 2014 | 24.5 MPG | 21.5 | 28.5 | $2550 | 367 | 2 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 29 special purpose vehicle 2wd models tracked here, the Ford Transit Connect Van 2WD ranks 8 on current figures, against a class average of 18.5 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Nissan NV200 NYC Taxi (24), Ram Promaster City (24), Ford Transit Connect Van FFV (25), Nissan NV200 Cargo Van (25), Ford Transit Connect Wagon LWB FFV (26).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 375 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 5.6 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Ford Transit Connect Van 2WD get?
The 2020 Ford Transit Connect Van 2WD is rated at 23.5 MPG combined by the EPA — 22 city and 27 highway. Across all 7 model years in the database it averages 23.7 MPG, ranging from 22 to 25 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Ford Transit Connect Van 2WD cost in fuel per year?
At 23.5 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 638 gallons — roughly $2043 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.136 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2020 model is $2675.
Has the Ford Transit Connect Van 2WD become more efficient over time?
No — it has actually gone backwards, from 24.5 MPG in 2014 to 23.5 in 2020. That usually reflects the model growing heavier, more powerful, or moving upmarket rather than the engineering getting worse.
Is the Ford Transit Connect Van 2WD efficient for its class?
It ranks 8 of 29 in the Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD class on current figures, against a class average of 18.5 MPG. That is 5.0 better than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.