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Ford Ranger vs Hyundai Santa Fe comparison

Compare performance (281 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (48,400 £ vs 51,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Ranger or Hyundai Santa Fe?

Ford Ranger vs Hyundai Santa Fe: Key differences

Ford Ranger

  • very slightly cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
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Hyundai Santa Fe

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  • very slightly more power
  • noticeably more electric range
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Ranger

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Ford Ranger is very slightly cheaper – starting at 48,400 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,289 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Ranger uses 3.1 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Hyundai Santa Fe with 3.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 54 km, about 12 km more than the Ford Ranger.

Santa Fe

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers very slightly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 281 HP. That’s roughly 7 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Santa Fe is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Ford Ranger takes 8.7 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Ranger delivers substantially more torque with 697 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 317 Nm more.

Ranger

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Hyundai Santa Fe offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Santa Fe is noticeably lighter – 1,920 kg compared to 2,405 kg. The difference is around 485 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Ranger carries markedly more – 989 kg compared to 665 kg. That’s a difference of about 324 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Ranger is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £48,400
Ranger

Ford Ranger

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 240 - 281 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 42 km
Ford Ranger
Hyundai Santa Fe

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Ford Ranger

The Ford Ranger is a workhorse with the manners of a grown-up pickup—practical, tough, and surprisingly civilized on the road. It’s the sort of truck that laughs at mud on the weekend and performs like a sensible daily driver during the week, making it an easy sell for buyers who want capability without theatrics.

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Hyundai Santa Fe

The Hyundai Santa Fe blends practical family friendliness with a hint of premium style, offering roomy, sensible packaging wrapped in modern, confident design. Inside it serves up comfortable seats, straightforward tech and a calm, composed ride that makes daily drives feel a little more grown up — a solid all‑rounder that doesn’t try to be flashy.

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Ford Ranger
Hyundai Santa Fe

Costs and Consumption

Price
48,400 - 57,500 £
Price
51,700 - 58,600 £
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
42 km
Electric Range
54 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
70 - 265 g/km
co2
90 - 162 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,405 - 2,511 kg
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,918 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
845 - 989 kg
Payload
560 - 665 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
240 - 281 HP
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
600 - 697 Nm
Torque
380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
177 - 207 kW
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
2,261 - 2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Ford
Brand
Hyundai
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