Mobility Ventures LLC MV-1 vs Ford Transit Connect
The Ford Transit Connect is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 26 mpg combined versus 16 mpg for the Mobility Ventures LLC MV-1, a 10 mpg advantage and costs about $1,500 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the Ford Transit Connect leads in 5. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2016
Mobility Ventures LLC MV-1
Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD · 2 configurations
2015–2023
Ford Transit Connect
Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD · 55 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Mobility Ventures LLC MV-1 | Ford Transit Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 16 mpg | 26 mpg ✓ |
| Best city MPG | 14 mpg | 24 mpg ✓ |
| Best highway MPG | 19 mpg | 29 mpg ✓ |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $3,850 | $2,350 ✓ |
| Lowest CO2 output | 563 g/mi | 344 g/mi ✓ |
| Engines offered | 3.7 | SIDI, SIDI; FFV, 2.5, FFV |
| Transmissions | Automatic 6-spd | Automatic (S8), Automatic (S6) |
| Drivetrains | Rear-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Regular | Regular, Gasoline or E85 |
| EPA class | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD |
| Years covered | 2015–2016 | 2015–2023 |
| Configurations on record | 2 | 55 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
MV-1 vs Transit Connect: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Mobility Ventures LLC MV-1 or the Ford Transit Connect?
The Ford Transit Connect is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 26 mpg combined versus 16 mpg for the Mobility Ventures LLC MV-1, a 10 mpg advantage and costs about $1,500 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Ford Transit Connect runs about $2,350 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $3,850 for the Mobility Ventures LLC MV-1 — a difference of roughly $1,500 per year.
What engines do the MV-1 and Transit Connect offer?
Mobility Ventures LLC MV-1: 3.7. Ford Transit Connect: SIDI, SIDI; FFV, 2.5, FFV.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Mobility Ventures LLC MV-1 and the Ford Transit Connect as Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD, so they compete directly.
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