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Ford Transit

Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Ford Transit. By the official figures, the 2025 uses 6.7 L/100km, about $2,167 a year in New Zealand.

Ford Transit in white
Fuel use
6.7 L/100km
2025 official
A year's petrol
$2,167
at today's prices in New Zealand
On a full tank
1,194 km
80 L tank
Seats
9

What a Transit costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, New Zealand first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$19.70 per 100 km$2,167
Australia$2.41/L petrol$16.17 per 100 km$1,795
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£18.80 per 100 miles£1,316
United States$4.35/gal petrol$12.40 per 100 miles$1,674

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

Where the Transit ranks

Mk8, 2014–2027

Specs for the 2020 Ford Transit 350 L3H2 2.0 EcoBlue 130 PS RWD manual panel van (UK). Other versions differ; the figures at the top are the most efficient version's.

About

Body
Van
Size class
Light commercial
Generation
Fourth-generation Transit facelift
Seats
3
Doors
4
Drive
RWD

Size and weight

Length
5,981 mm
Width
2,059 mm
Height
2,533 mm
Wheelbase
3,750 mm
Gross vehicle mass
3,500 kg
Towing (braked)
2,750 kg

Engine

Engine
2.0 L 4-cylinder turbo diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
96 kW
Torque
360 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
7.9 L/100km
Emissions standard
Euro 6

Mk7, 2006–2013

Specs for the 2.2 TDCi medium roof van; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Van
Size class
Light commercial
Generation
Mk7
Built
2006-2013
Seats
3
Doors
4
Drive
FWD

Engine

Engine
2.2 L 4-cylinder turbo diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
85 kW
Torque
310 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Economy

Fuel tank
80 L

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2026Diesel8.0 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2026Petrol6.9 L/100km41 mpg34 mpg—
2025Petrol6.7 L/100km42 mpg35 mpg—
2025Diesel8.8 L/100km32 mpg27 mpg—
2024Diesel9.0 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2023Diesel8.5 L/100km33 mpg28 mpg—
2023Plug-in hybrid2.9 L/100km97 mpg81 mpg—
2022Plug-in hybrid2.9 L/100km97 mpg81 mpg—
2022Diesel8.2 L/100km34 mpg29 mpg—
2021Diesel7.1 L/100km40 mpg33 mpg—
2021Plug-in hybrid2.8 L/100km100 mpg83 mpg—
2020Diesel7.0 L/100km40 mpg34 mpg—
2020Plug-in hybrid2.7 L/100km105 mpg87 mpg—
2019Diesel7.3 L/100km39 mpg32 mpg—
2018Diesel7.3 L/100km39 mpg32 mpg—
2017Diesel7.2 L/100km39 mpg33 mpg—
2016Diesel7.1 L/100km40 mpg33 mpg—
2015Diesel7.0 L/100km40 mpg33 mpg—
2014Diesel7.1 L/100km40 mpg33 mpg—
2013Diesel7.1 L/100km40 mpg33 mpg—
2012Diesel8.1 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2011Diesel10.2 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
2010Diesel10.1 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
2009Diesel9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2008Diesel6.7 L/100km42 mpg35 mpg—
2007Diesel7.7 L/100km37 mpg31 mpg—
2006Diesel9.0 L/100km32 mpg26 mpg—
2005Diesel9.1 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2004Diesel9.1 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—

Ford Transit questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Ford Transit?

The 2025 Ford Transit uses 6.7 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Ford Transit cost to run a year in New Zealand?

About $2,167 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.94/L and a typical year's driving in New Zealand.

How far does a Ford Transit go on a full tank?

About 1,194 km from its 80 L tank at its official fuel use.

How much can a Ford Transit tow?

2,750 kg braked, for the 2020 Ford Transit 350 L3H2 2.0 EcoBlue 130 PS RWD manual panel van (UK).

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