Compare the 2023 Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz
The Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz are both recent additions to the truck class that stand out because of their compact dimensions and affordability. These models mix capability, efficiency, and versatility so that you have a value-packed vehicle ready for your plans. These affordable new trucks have some similarities, but read on to compare the Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz to see which compact pickup has more to offer!
 | 2023 Ford Maverick | 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz |
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Engine configuration | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
Drivetrain | Front wheel drive | All Wheel Drive |
Engine displacement | 2.5 l | 2.5 l |
Transmission | Electrically variable-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Fuel economy (City/Hwy/Combined) | 40 / 33 / 37 MPG | 21 / 25 / 23 MPG |
Range (city/hwy) | 552 / 455 miles | 372 / 443 miles |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |

Engineering
The biggest difference between these trucks is that the Ford Maverick comes standard with a hybrid engine that lets this truck get up to 40 mpg city, which bests the 22 mpg city of the Hyundai Santa Cruz. This hybrid engine provides a 1,500-pound payload capacity that is more than the Hyundai truck offers, and the Ford Maverick has greater off-road capability, too, so it's a better truck option for those with a lot of plans. The Maverick is available with a 250-horsepower gas engine as well.
Design
These smaller trucks are incredibly versatile, but the Ford Maverick provides more truck qualities with its design than the Hyundai Santa Cruz does. The Ford truck has a longer bed so that you can fit more items, and the taller walls of the bed help the Maverick more securely move cargo than the Santa Cruz. In the cabin, the Ford Maverick has more legroom in both rows and more hip room for all passengers, not to mention rear under-seat storage not available in this Hyundai pickup.


Features
Features and tech help to make your adventures better, and the feature package of the 2023 Maverick provides several advantages over the 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz. This Ford provides more drive modes than the Santa Cruz and has a multi-position tailgate for added capability. The Maverick has other features, like ambient lighting and an 8-way adjustable driver's seat, not available in the Hyundai Santa Cruz, which has a higher starting price than the Ford truck.
Why Buy a New Ford Maverick at Soo Motors Ford
Our Ford dealership knows what truck shoppers want from their next pickup, so we make it easy to find the model that's right for you. Our Ford Maverick inventory has hybrid options and others with the turbocharged engine, and there are different trim levels and packages to consider as well. Our fair pricing on these Ford Maverick models highlights just how affordable a truck it is, and even higher trim levels provide excellent value. Plus, it helps that our team has such a wonderful reputation for customer service and assisting guests with their vehicle searches.
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