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Ford Transit Connect

Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Ford Transit Connect. By the official figures, the 2023 uses 9.4 L/100km, about $3,043 a year in New Zealand.

Ford Transit Connect in white
Fuel use
9.4 L/100km
2023 official
A year's petrol
$3,043
at today's prices in New Zealand
On a full tank
638 km
60 L tank
Seats
2

What a Transit Connect 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$27.67 per 100 km$3,043
Australia$2.41/L petrol$22.72 per 100 km$2,521
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£26.41 per 100 miles£1,849
United States$4.35/gal petrol$17.42 per 100 miles$2,351

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.

2nd generation, 2013–2023

Specs for the 1.5 TDCi van. Other versions differ; the figures at the top are the most efficient version's.

About

Body
Van
Size class
Light commercial
Generation
2nd generation
Built
2013-2023
Seats
2
Doors
4
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,418 mm
Width
1,835 mm
Height
1,823 mm
Wheelbase
2,662 mm

Engine

Engine
1.5 L 4-cylinder turbo diesel
Engine size
1,499 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
74 kW
Torque
230 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
4.8 L/100km
Fuel tank
60 L

1st generation, 2002–2012

Specs for the 1.8 TDCi van; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Van
Size class
Light commercial
Generation
1st generation
Built
2002-2013
Seats
2
Doors
4
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,205 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
1,822 mm
Wheelbase
2,662 mm

Engine

Engine
1.8 L 4-cylinder turbo diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
66 kW
Torque
200 Nm
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Economy

Fuel tank
60 L

Official figures by year

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

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2023Petrol9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2022Petrol9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2021Petrol9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2020Petrol9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2019Petrol9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2018Petrol10.7 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2017Petrol10.7 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2016Petrol10.7 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2015Petrol9.8 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2014Petrol9.8 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2013Petrol10.2 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
2012Petrol10.2 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
2011Petrol10.7 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2010Petrol10.2 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—

Ford Transit Connect questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Ford Transit Connect?

The 2023 Ford Transit Connect uses 9.4 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.

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

About $3,043 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 Connect go on a full tank?

About 638 km from its 60 L tank at its official fuel use.

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