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2018 Ford Transit Connect MPG & fuel economy

The 2018 Ford Transit Connect is a special purpose vehicle offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 23 MPG combined (20 city / 27 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 22 to 23 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2017 model. Among 9 special purpose vehicles rated for 2018, it ranks 5th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,022 a year to fuel.

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Combined 23 MPG 20 MPG city · 27 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,022 15,000 mi/yr · $13.48 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2018 #5 of 9 Special Purpose Vehicles by fuel cost

What will it cost you?

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2018 Ford Transit Connect's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 11.5 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	20	8.5	11.8
Highway	27	11.5	8.7
Combined	23	9.8	10.2

How it ranks among 2018 Special Purpose Vehicles

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1Nissan NV200 Cargo Van25 MPG $1,860
2Chevrolet City Express Cargo Van25 MPG $1,860
3Ram Promaster City24 MPG $1,938
4Nissan NV200 NYC Taxi24 MPG $1,938
5Ford Transit Connect23 MPG $2,022
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9Mercedes-Benz Metris Passenger21 MPG $2,821

2018 Transit ConnectOther special purpose vehiclesClass median: $2,022/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Transit Connect MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic Transit Connect Van FFV	Flex-fuel	20 MPG	27 MPG	23 MPG	—	$2,022
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic Transit Connect Van 2WD	Gas	20 MPG	27 MPG	23 MPG	—	$2,022
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic Transit Connect Wagon LWB FFV	Flex-fuel	19 MPG	27 MPG	22 MPG	—	$2,114
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic Transit Connect Wagon LWB FWD	Gas	19 MPG	27 MPG	22 MPG	—	$2,114

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline or E85
Engine / motor: 2.5L 4-cyl
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
Drivetrain: FWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 392 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 5/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 5/10

2018 Ford Transit Connect vs. rivals

vs Ram Promaster City 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Promaster City saves $84/yr vs Nissan NV200 NYC Taxi 24 MPG · $1,938/yr NV200 NYC Taxi saves $84/yr vs Nissan NV200 Cargo Van 25 MPG · $1,860/yr NV200 Cargo Van saves $162/yr vs Chevrolet City Express Cargo Van 25 MPG · $1,860/yr City Express Cargo Van saves $162/yr vs Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo 22 MPG · $2,693/yr Transit Connect saves $671/yr vs Cadillac XTS Hearse 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Transit Connect saves $714/yr vs Cadillac XTS Limo 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Transit Connect saves $714/yr vs Mercedes-Benz Metris Passenger 21 MPG · $2,821/yr Transit Connect saves $800/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2018 Ford Transit Connect?

Up to 23 MPG combined (20 city / 27 highway); ratings range from 22 to 23 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2018 Ford Transit Connect use?

Regular gasoline or E85.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2018 Ford Transit Connect?