Ford Ranger 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 RangerXL | Hyundai Santa CruzSE |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | XL | SE |
| Body style | Truck (SuperCrew) | Unknown |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 10-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford RangerXL | Hyundai Santa CruzSE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $33,350 | $29,500 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford RangerXL | Hyundai Santa CruzSE |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 22 MPG | 25 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 21 MPG | 22 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 25 MPG | 30 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 18 gal (best) | 17.7 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Ford RangerXL | Hyundai Santa CruzSE |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 270 hp (best) | 191 hp |
| Torque | 310 lb-ft (best) | 181 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 2.3 L | 2.5 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford RangerXL | Hyundai Santa CruzSE |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Towing capacity | 7,500 lbs (best) | 3,500 lbs |
| Payload | 1,818 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 4,232 lbs | 3,779 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 9 in (best) | 8.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 129 in (best) | 118.3 in |
| Length | 211 in (best) | 195.7 in |
| Width | 79 in (best) | 75 in |
| Height | 74 in (best) | 66.7 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford RangerXL | Hyundai Santa CruzSE |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 4 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Rollover | 3 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| 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 Ranger | Hyundai Santa Cruz |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | XL $33,350 MSRP(Currently comparing) | SE $29,500 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | XL $36,850 MSRP | SE $31,000 MSRP |
| 3 | XLT $35,875 MSRP | SEL $31,150 MSRP |
| 4 | XLT $39,375 MSRP | SEL $32,650 MSRP |
| 5 | Lariat $43,755 MSRP | SEL Activity $34,200 MSRP |
| 6 | Lariat $47,255 MSRP | SEL Activity $35,700 MSRP |
| 7 | Raptor $57,070 MSRP | XRT $41,100 MSRP |
| 8 | — | Limited $43,450 MSRP |