2016 Ford Transit Connect
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2016 Ford Transit Connect is sold in the U.S. with gasoline power. The EPA lists 8 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 22 to 25 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,600 to $2,950 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD |
| Fuel type(s) | Gasoline |
| Combined economy | 22-25 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 25 / 22 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $2,600-$2,950 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 362-407 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 5-6 / 10 |
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 stars |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2016 Transit Connect costs about $2,600 to $2,950 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $2,838. Over five years that is about $14,188 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.
Relative to an average new vehicle, this Transit Connect configuration spends about $1,500 more on fuel over five years.
For context, the average combined economy of special purpose vehicle 2wd in this dataset is about 21 MPG. The Transit Connect sits roughly 3 MPG above that mark at its midpoint, making it more efficient than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transit Connect Van 2WD | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 25 MPG | $2,600 |
| Transit Connect Wagon FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 24 MPG | $2,700 |
| Transit Connect Van 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 23 MPG | $2,800 |
| Transit Connect Van FFV | 2.5L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 23 MPG | $2,800 |
| Transit Connect Wagon LWB FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 22 MPG | $2,950 |
| Transit Connect Wagon FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 22 MPG | $2,950 |
| Transit Connect Wagon LWB FFV | 2.5L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 22 MPG | $2,950 |
| Transit Connect Wagon FFV | 2.5L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 22 MPG | $2,950 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2016 Transit Connect records tailpipe CO₂ of 362-407 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 5-6 out of 10, a 5-star NHTSA overall crash rating. The EPA classifies it as special purpose vehicle 2wd.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.