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Ford Tourneo Connect — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025

Ford's highly practical leisure activity vehicle, offering sliding rear doors, huge cargo capacity, and reliable TDCi engines.

The Ford Tourneo Connect is a practical, spacious passenger car based on the Transit Connect van, offering immense family utility.

It features highly advanced EcoBoost petrol and TDCi diesel engines, which are quiet, responsive, and highly efficient.

In real-world use, the diesel version returns around 49 MPG, while the EcoBoost petrol engine averages around 38 MPG.

TL;DR

38 MPG

Real-world petrol

49 MPG

Real-world diesel

60L

Tank capacity

£82.08

Full tank (petrol)

16.4p

Per mile (petrol)

Real-World Fuel Economy: The Ford Tourneo Connect achieves an estimated 38 MPG (petrol) and 49 MPG (diesel) in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.

Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 60-litre tank completely costs approximately £82.08 (petrol) or £85.26 (diesel) at average UK fuel price rates.

Fuel economy at a glance

38

Real-world MPG

Petrol

44.8

Official WLTP

Petrol

49

Real-world MPG

Diesel

57.7

Official WLTP

Diesel

Why is real-world MPG lower? Official WLTP figures are tested under laboratory conditions — smooth roads, controlled temperature, no A/C, no passengers. Real-world driving cuts efficiency by 10–15%. WorthThePump applies a 12% penalty to give a realistic estimate.

Annual fuel costs by mileage

Annual mileagePetrolDiesel
5,000 miles/yr£818£659
7,400 miles/yr(UK average)£1211£976
10,000 miles/yr£1637£1318
15,000 miles/yr£2455£1978
20,000 miles/yr£3273£2637
Full tank (60L)£82.08£85.26
Cost per mile16.4p13.2p

Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.

How does the Tourneo Connect compare?

Tips to get better MPG from your Tourneo Connect

The Tourneo's boxy shape increases drag; keep motorway speed to 65 mph to save fuel.

Avoid carrying unnecessary weight in the massive cabin area.

Keep tyre pressures checked weekly to ensure rolling efficiency.

Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?

In a Ford Tourneo Connect achieving ~38 MPG real-world, if you fill 48 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:

£4.80

Gross saving on fuel

£0.49

Cost of 3-mile detour

£4.31

Net saving ✓

You could drive up to 29 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.

Calculate for your exact situation

Popular variants

1.0 EcoBoost 1001.5 TDCi 1202.0 TDCi 120

Frequently asked questions

What is the real-world MPG of the Ford Tourneo Connect?

The Ford Tourneo Connect achieves approximately 38 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 44.8 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around 49 MPG real-world.

How much does it cost to fill a Ford Tourneo Connect?

The Ford Tourneo Connect has a fuel tank of 60 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £82.08. Diesel costs approximately £85.26 for a full tank.

What is the annual fuel cost for a Ford Tourneo Connect?

At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Ford Tourneo Connect costs approximately £1211 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £1637. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.

Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Ford Tourneo Connect?

In a Ford Tourneo Connect doing ~38 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 48-litre fill nets approximately £4.31 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 29 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.

How much does the Ford Tourneo Connect cost per mile in fuel?

The Ford Tourneo Connect costs approximately 16.4p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £4.92 per day in fuel.

What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Ford Tourneo Connect?

The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Ford Tourneo Connect is 44.8 MPG. However, real-world MPG is typically 10–15% lower than WLTP due to cold starts, air conditioning, motorway speeds, and varying loads. WorthThePump uses a 12% real-world penalty to give a more accurate estimate.

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