2023 Ford
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2024 Hyundai
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| MPG - City | 19 - 20 MPG | 19 - 22 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 19 - 26 MPG | 25 - 27 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 4 - 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 43.3 - 51.8 ft3 | 27.0 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 270 hp | 191 - 281 hp |
| Towing Capacity | Info not available | 3,500 - 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 210.8 in | 195.7 in |
| Exterior Width | 77.8 in | 75.0 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 43.1 in
Rear 30.4 - 34.5 in |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 36.5 in |
| Head Room |
Front 39.8 in
Rear 35.9 - 38.3 in |
Front 38.4 - 40.2 in
Rear 39.6 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
Due to its greater head- and legroom, passengers in the extended cab will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Hyundai Santa Cruz than in the Ford Ranger.
The Ford Ranger offers just a little more head- and legroom than the Hyundai Santa Cruz, making it a little roomier and more comfortable.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Ford Ranger as you will with the Hyundai Santa Cruz, as they can travel a similar number of miles on a tank of gas.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Ford Ranger is somewhat more expensive than the Hyundai Santa Cruz.
Dimensions
Since the Ford Ranger is much wider than the Hyundai Santa Cruz, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging.
If you go with the Ford Ranger, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Hyundai Santa Cruz.
Handling
The Ford Ranger has a larger turning radius than the Hyundai Santa Cruz, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Ford Ranger greatly outmuscles the Hyundai Santa Cruz.
Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Ford Ranger does a much better job of transmitting the horsepower of the engine to the wheels than the Hyundai Santa Cruz.
Utility
The Ford Ranger has less seating than the Hyundai Santa Cruz, making the Hyundai Santa Cruz the better choice if you often have passengers.
You'll be able to haul more material in the Ford Ranger than the Hyundai Santa Cruz, due to its significantly greater cargo capacity.