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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.

- 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.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A 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.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Petrol | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Petrol | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Petrol | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Petrol | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Petrol | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 9.8 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 9.8 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 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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