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2026 Ford Maverick Hybrid vs. 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz Comparison

See how the 2026 Ford Maverick Hybrid and 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz performed in our rigorous, independent road tests. Our experts evaluate hundreds of vehicles annually at our 327-acre testing facility, putting each model through over 50 data-driven assessments—including braking, emergency handling, fuel economy, and cabin noise. Review our side-by-side comparison of tested specifications, real-world fuel efficiency, and crash-test safety ratings to see which is the best for reliability, performance, and more.

Comparing 2 Models

Maverick Hybrid 2026

Small pickup trucks

2026 Ford Maverick Hybrid

$28,145 - $41,425

All Test Results

Santa Cruz 2026

Small pickup trucks

2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz

$29,750 - $43,700

All Test Results
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About
About
The Maverick Hybrid uses a four-cylinder engine and a single electric motor for a total system output of 191-hp. Available in both front- and all-wheel drive configurations, both versions use the same PowerSplit eCVT transmission. The Maverick Hybrid...
 
The Santa Cruz combines the attributes of a small SUV and a pickup truck into one vehicle. Similar in concept to the Ford Maverick, the Tucson-based Santa Cruz could be perfect for the buyer who wants a car-like ride, handling, and maneuverability, b...
Highs
Highs
Green Checkmark Icon Fuel economy
Green Checkmark Icon Competent ride and handling
Green Checkmark Icon Maneuverability
Green Checkmark Icon Visibility
Green Checkmark Icon Access
 
Green Checkmark Icon Drives more like a car than a pickup
Green Checkmark Icon User-friendly controls
Lows
Lows
Red 'X' Icon Cabin quality
 
Red 'X' Icon Slow acceleration from the base engine
Red 'X' Icon Small pickup bed
Red 'X' Icon Compromised rear visibility
Road Test Score
Road Test Score
/ 100
 
/ 100
Reliability
Reliability
/ 100
 
/ 100
Owner Satisfaction
Owner Satisfaction
/ 100
 
/ 100

Overview

Body Styles
Body Styles

crew cab

 

crew cab

Trim Lines
Trim Lines

XL, XLT, Lariat

 

SEL Activity, XRT, SE, Limited, SEL

Base Price Range
Base Price Range

$28,145 - $41,425

 

$29,750 - $43,700

Drive Wheels
Drive Wheels

AWD, FWD

 

AWD, FWD

Seating Capacity
Seating Capacity

2 Front, 3 Rear

 

2 Front, 3 Rear

Engines/Motors
Engines/Motors

2.5-liter 4 hybrid (191 hp)

 

2.5-liter 4 turbo (281 hp); 2.5-liter 4 (191 hp)

Transmissions Available
Transmissions Available

CVT

 

8-speed Automatic

Performance

Comfort & Convenience

Fuel Economy & Range

Vehicle Safety

Specification

Warranty

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PERFORMANCE TESTING

6

miles of track for testing acceleration, ride, handling, braking, and advanced driver assist systems.

TIRE TESTING

400

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