Ford Transit Connect Wagon LWB FWD
26 MPG The 2023 Ford Transit Connect Wagon LWB FWD is EPA-rated at 26 MPG combined (24 city / 28 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 577 gallons, $1846 a year in fuel, or $0.123 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2014–2023 run it averages 23.4 MPG, improving by 3 MPG over 10 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 | $0.096 | $962 | $1442 | $1923 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.115 | $1154 | $1731 | $2308 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.123 | $1231 | $1846 | $2462 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.135 | $1346 | $2019 | $2692 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.154 | $1538 | $2308 | $3077 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.173 | $1731 | $2596 | $3462 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.192 | $1923 | $2885 | $3846 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 26 MPG | 24 | 28 | $2400 | 348 | 1 |
| 2022 | 24 MPG | 22 | 27 | $2625 | 376 | 2 |
| 2021 | 24 MPG | 22 | 27.5 | $2625 | 374 | 2 |
| 2020 | 24 MPG | 22 | 27.5 | $2625 | 374 | 2 |
| 2019 | 24 MPG | 22 | 27.5 | $2625 | 374 | 2 |
| 2018 | 22 MPG | 19 | 27 | $2850 | 404 | 1 |
| 2017 | 22 MPG | 19 | 27 | $2850 | 407 | 1 |
| 2016 | 22 MPG | 19 | 27 | $2850 | 407 | 1 |
| 2015 | 23 MPG | 20 | 27 | $2700 | 393 | 1 |
| 2014 | 23 MPG | 20 | 27 | $2700 | 393 | 1 |
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 Wagon LWB FWD ranks 2 on current figures, against a class average of 18.4 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Mercedes-Benz GLB250 (28).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 348 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 5.2 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Ford Transit Connect Wagon LWB FWD get?
The 2023 Ford Transit Connect Wagon LWB FWD is rated at 26 MPG combined by the EPA — 24 city and 28 highway. Across all 10 model years in the database it averages 23.4 MPG, ranging from 22 to 26 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Ford Transit Connect Wagon LWB FWD cost in fuel per year?
At 26 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 577 gallons — roughly $1846 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.123 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2023 model is $2400.
Has the Ford Transit Connect Wagon LWB FWD become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 23 MPG in 2014 to 26 in 2023 — an improvement of 3 MPG, or 13% across 10 model years.
Is the Ford Transit Connect Wagon LWB FWD efficient for its class?
It ranks 2 of 29 in the Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD class on current figures, against a class average of 18.4 MPG. That is 7.6 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.