2024 Ford
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2024 Hyundai
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| MPG - City | 16 - 21 MPG | 19 - 22 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 18 - 25 MPG | 25 - 27 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 43.5 ft3 | 27.0 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 270 - 405 hp | 191 - 281 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 5,510 - 7,500 lbs | 3,500 - 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 210.6 - 210.9 in | 195.7 in |
| Exterior Width | 79.0 in | 75.0 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 43.7 in
Rear 34.6 - 38.3 in |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 36.5 in |
| Head Room |
Front 41.0 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.8 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 will be a favorite with tall drivers and their passengers, since it has much greater head- and legroom than the Hyundai Santa Cruz.
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 will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Hyundai Santa Cruz, which has a much lower MSRP.
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 considering towing capacity, the Ford Ranger is clearly the choice over the Hyundai Santa Cruz for pulling heavy loads.
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
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit the same number of people in the Ford Ranger as you will the Hyundai Santa Cruz.
You'll be able to haul more material in the Ford Ranger than the Hyundai Santa Cruz, due to its significantly greater cargo capacity.