2025 Ford Maverick vs 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
The Hyundai Santa Cruz wins clearly, 80.2 to 59.7, on safety. The Ford Maverick is ahead on fuel & range.
2025 Ford Maverick
The 2025 Ford Maverick is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas compact pickup truck with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Maverick HE…
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
The 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact pickup truck with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Santa Cruz FWD, i…
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
Clear winThe Hyundai Santa Cruz wins clearly, 80.2 to 59.7, on safety. The Ford Maverick is ahead on fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2025 Ford Maverickoverall 59.7 | 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruzoverall 80.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 65.9 |
| Safetyw 4 | 29.5 | 91 |
| Space & cargow 2 | no data | no data |
| Performancew 2 | no data | no data |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 59.7 | 80.2 |
Ford Maverick: open park-outside / do-not-drive advisory (−25)
Ford Maverick: model-level data · Hyundai Santa Cruz: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPFord Maverick
Top recalls
- criticalSuspension26V340000 · 4,653 vehicles
- criticalElectrical System26V239000 · 55 vehicles
- criticalEngine25V828000 · 6 vehicles
- criticalElectrical System25V343000 · 6,781 vehicles
- highAir Bags26V201000 · 3,170 vehicles
- highVisibility26V157000 · 323 vehicles
Hyundai Santa Cruz
Top recalls
- highForward Collision Avoidance26V316000 · 423,062 vehicles
- highAir Bags25V809000 · 258 vehicles
- highElectrical System24V877000 · 42,465 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Ford Maverick | Hyundai Santa Cruz | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | HEV, GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Maverick HEV FWD | Santa Cruz FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 38 | 25 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,650 | $2,500 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Ford Maverick or the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz?
The Hyundai Santa Cruz wins clearly, 80.2 to 59.7, on safety. The Ford Maverick is ahead on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz scores 80.2 and the 2025 Ford Maverick 59.7. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 Ford Maverick or the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz?
2025 Ford Maverick: 4 NHTSA stars, grade F, 12 recalls. 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz: 5 NHTSA stars, grade C, 3 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.