Ford Maverick vs Hyundai Santa Cruz
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz
Overview
| Spec | Ford MaverickXL | Hyundai Santa CruzSE |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | XL | SE |
| Body style | Truck (SuperCrew) | Unknown |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | electrically variable-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | hybrid | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford MaverickXL | Hyundai Santa CruzSE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $28,145 (best) | $29,500 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford MaverickXL | Hyundai Santa CruzSE |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 38 MPG (best) | 25 MPG |
| City MPG | 42 MPG (best) | 22 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 35 MPG (best) | 30 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 13.8 gal | 17.7 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Ford MaverickXL | Hyundai Santa CruzSE |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 191 hp | 191 hp |
| Torque | 155 lb-ft | 181 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2.5 L | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford MaverickXL | Hyundai Santa CruzSE |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Towing capacity | 4,000 lbs (best) | 3,500 lbs |
| Payload | 1,500 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 3,674 lbs (best) | 3,779 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 8.6 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 121.1 in (best) | 118.3 in |
| Length | 199.8 in (best) | 195.7 in |
| Width | 72.6 in | 75 in (best) |
| Height | 68.8 in (best) | 66.7 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford MaverickXL | Hyundai Santa CruzSE |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (driver) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (passenger) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side pole | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Ford Maverick | Hyundai Santa Cruz |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | XL $28,145 MSRP(Currently comparing) | SE $29,500 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | XLT $30,645 MSRP | SE $31,000 MSRP |
| 3 | Lobo $35,930 MSRP | SEL $31,150 MSRP |
| 4 | Lobo $41,425 MSRP | SEL $32,650 MSRP |
| 5 | Lariat $38,090 MSRP | SEL Activity $34,200 MSRP |
| 6 | Tremor $40,645 MSRP | SEL Activity $35,700 MSRP |
| 7 | — | XRT $41,100 MSRP |
| 8 | — | Limited $43,450 MSRP |