2021 Ford Transit Connect Van FWD MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2021 Ford Transit Connect Van FWD.

The 2021 Ford Transit Connect Van FWD has 2 model options: Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.5 L and Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.0 L.

The 2021 Ford Transit Connect Van FWD Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.5 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD car class.

The 2021 Ford Transit Connect Van FWD Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2021 Ford Transit Connect Van FWD Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2021 Ford Transit Connect Van FWD is 24 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.5 L222027
Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.0 L252427

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2021 Ford Transit Connect Van FWD?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2021 Ford Transit Connect Van FWD is $2,675.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2021 Ford Transit Connect Van FWD to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $1,875 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.5 L$2,850spend $2,750 more
Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,500spend $1,000 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2021 Ford Transit Connect Van FWD Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2021 Ford Transit Connect Van FWD will consume in one year is 13 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.5 L14
Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.0 L12

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2021 Ford Transit Connect Van FWD Emit?

The 2021 Ford Transit Connect Van FWD will emit an average of about 5,602,500 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 191 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2021 Ford Transit Connect Van FWD.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2021 Ford Transit Connect Van FWD model options.

Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.5 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2021 Ford Transit Connect Van FWD Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.5 L:

City MPG20
Highway MPG27
Combined MPG22
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $2,750
Fuel Cost$2,850
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum14
Grams of CO25,955,000
Trees Needed to Offset284
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.5
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
Vehicle ClassSpecial Purpose Vehicle 2WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2021 Ford Transit Connect Van FWD Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG24
Highway MPG27
Combined MPG25
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $1,000
Fuel Cost$2,500
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO25,250,000
Trees Needed to Offset250
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Vehicle ClassSpecial Purpose Vehicle 2WD
Start/Stop?Yes
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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  • "2021 Ford Transit Connect Van FWD MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/ford/transit-connect-van-fwd/2021.

  • "2021 Ford Transit Connect Van FWD MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/ford/transit-connect-van-fwd/2021. Accessed January 3, 2026.

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