Diesel, electric, petrol and plug-in hybrid · 1995–2026
Ford Transit
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Ford Transit. By the official figures, the 2026 uses 6.9 L/100km: 41 mpg UK, 34 mpg US.

- Fuel use
- 6.9 L/100km
- 2026 official
- UK mpg
- 41 mpg
- US mpg
- 34 mpg
- On a full tank
- 1,159 km
- 80 L tank
What a Transit costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $20.29 per 100 km | $2,231 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $16.63 per 100 km | $1,846 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £19.37 per 100 miles | £1,356 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $12.77 per 100 miles | $1,724 |
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.
Ford Transit, 2021
Specs for the 2021 Ford Transit 350 EcoBlue Leader FWD L3 H2, 2.0-litre diesel, 6-speed manual; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Van
- Size class
- Light commercial
- Seats
- 3
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 5,981 mm
- Width
- 2,474 mm
- Wheelbase
- 3,750 mm
- Gross vehicle mass
- 3,500 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cylinder turbo diesel
- Engine size
- 1,997 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
Economy
- CO₂
- 211 g/km
- Emissions standard
- Euro 6
Ford Transit, 2016
Specs for the 2016 Ford Transit 350 L3H2 RWD panel van, 2.2 TDCi 125 PS, 6-speed manual (UK); other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Van
- Size class
- Light commercial
- Seats
- 3
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- RWD
Size and weight
- Towing (braked)
- 2,800 kg
- Towing (unbraked)
- 750 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 2.2 L 4-cylinder turbo diesel
- Engine size
- 2,198 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 92 kW
- Torque
- 350 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 8 L/100km
- CO₂
- 212 g/km
- Emissions standard
- Euro 5
- Fuel tank
- 80 L
Mk8, 2014–2027
Specs for the 2.0 EcoBlue van; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Van
- Size class
- Light commercial
- Generation
- Mk8
- Built
- 2014-2027
- Seats
- 3
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- RWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 5,981 mm
- Width
- 2,059 mm
- Height
- 2,550 mm
- Wheelbase
- 3,750 mm
- Kerb weight
- 2,100 kg
- Towing (braked)
- 3,500 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cylinder turbo diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 125 kW
- Torque
- 390 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 8.3 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 80 L
- Uses AdBlue
- Yes
Safety
- Airbags
- 4
Transit (US), 2014–2027
Specs for the 3.5 V6 van; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Van
- Size class
- Light commercial
- Generation
- Transit (US)
- Built
- 2014-2027
- Seats
- 3
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- RWD
Engine
- Engine
- 3.5 L V6 petrol
- Engine size
- 3,496 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Gearbox
- 10-speed automatic
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.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Petrol | 6.9 L/100km | 41 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2026 | Diesel | 8.0 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Petrol | 6.7 L/100km | 42 mpg | 35 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Diesel | 8.8 L/100km | 32 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Diesel | 9.0 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Plug-in hybrid | 2.9 L/100km | 97 mpg | 81 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Diesel | 8.5 L/100km | 33 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Plug-in hybrid | 2.9 L/100km | 97 mpg | 81 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Diesel | 8.2 L/100km | 34 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Plug-in hybrid | 2.8 L/100km | 100 mpg | 83 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Diesel | 7.1 L/100km | 40 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Plug-in hybrid | 2.7 L/100km | 105 mpg | 87 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Diesel | 7.0 L/100km | 40 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Diesel | 7.3 L/100km | 39 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Diesel | 7.3 L/100km | 39 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Diesel | 7.2 L/100km | 39 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Diesel | 7.1 L/100km | 40 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Diesel | 7.0 L/100km | 40 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Diesel | 7.1 L/100km | 40 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Diesel | 7.1 L/100km | 40 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Diesel | 8.1 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Diesel | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Diesel | 10.1 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Diesel | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Diesel | 6.7 L/100km | 42 mpg | 35 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Diesel | 7.7 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Diesel | 9.0 L/100km | 32 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Diesel | 9.1 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2004 | Diesel | 9.1 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
Ford Transit questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Ford Transit?
The 2026 Ford Transit uses 6.9 L/100km by its official figures: 41 mpg in UK gallons and 34 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Ford Transit cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $2,231 in New Zealand, $1,846 in Australia, £1,356 in United Kingdom, $1,724 in United States.
How far does a Ford Transit go on a full tank?
About 1,159 km (720 miles) from its 80 L tank at its official fuel use.
How much can a Ford Transit tow?
2,800 kg braked, for the 2021 Ford Transit 350 EcoBlue Leader FWD L3 H2, 2.0-litre diesel, 6-speed manual.
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