Against 318 other V6 cars rated 2021–2023, the Transit beats their 21.5 mpg average by 4.5 mpg, about $309 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 2015, the 2L 4-cyl (2023), does 26 mpg and the thirstiest, the 3.5L 6-cyl (2015–2022), 16.3: $879 a year apart.
Every Ford Transit engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2L 4-cyl | 24 / 28 | 2023–2023 | $1,477 | |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 14.9 / 18.9 | 2015–2022 | $2,356 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Mercedes-Benz Metris gets 21.5 mpg and the RAM Promaster City 24 mpg, next to 26 mpg for the 2023 Transit. The Transit is the cheapest of them to run: $309 a year less than the Mercedes-Benz Metris.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2023) | $0.123 |
| Fuel per year | $1,477 |
| Fuel over five years | $7,385 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2021–2023 | −$309 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,689 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2023 Ford Transit gives up 4 mpg in town: 28 on the highway against 24 in the city, $229 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2023) | 24 mpg | $1,600 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 28 mpg | $1,371 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +4 mpg (17%) | Typical for its type |
How the Transit changed over the years
The Transit peaked in 2023 at 26 mpg (24 city, 28 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2021 at 16 — 10 mpg apart, or $923 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2023 model gains 9 mpg against 17 for the 2022.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 24 / 28 | 1 | $1,477 | |
| 2022 | 15 / 19 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2021 | 15 / 19 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 2020 | 15 / 19 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2019 | 15 / 19 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 2018 | 15 / 18 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 2017 | 15 / 19 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 2016 | 15 / 19 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 2015 | 14 / 19 | 1 | $2,400 |
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How we count
This page rests on 9 EPA ratings of the Ford Transit — 2 engines across 2015–2023. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $3,689. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2023 Ford Transit get?
26 mpg combined, 24 city and 28 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2015 the Transit has averaged 17.3 mpg.
Is the 2023 Transit more efficient than the 2022?
Yes: 26 against 17 mpg combined, about $782 a year less to run.
Which Transit year has the best gas mileage?
The 2023, at 26 mpg combined (24 city, 28 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
Does the Transit get better gas mileage than the Mercedes-Benz Metris?
Yes: 26 mpg for the 2023 Transit against 21.5 for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris, about $309 a year less to run.
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