Maverick
Maverick VS Hyundai Santa Cruz
AWARDS & SAFETY
- Car and Driver: 2025 10 Best Trucks & SUVs
- MotorTrend: Top Compact Truck
- Kelley Blue Book: 2024 Top 10 Best Resale Value Award1
- Kelley Blue Book: 2024 Best Resale Value Award for Compact Trucks1
- Kelley Blue Book: 2024 Best Buy Award for Compact Trucks2
EFFICIENCY
Who says you can't have both luxury and eco-friendly fuel efficiency? The 2026 Ford Maverick4 XL FWD Super Crew offers more miles per gallon both in the city and on the highway than the 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz5 - 20 more and 5 more MPGs, respectively - meaning you'll use less fuel and emit fewer greenhouse gases, while still enjoying the luxury and performance you've come to expect from Ford. Bravo!
The 2026 Ford Maverick4 rates higher on the EPA Greenhouse Gas Score than the 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz5, which means it emits fewer harmful greenhouse gasses, such as carbon dioxide3.
| 2026 Ford Maverick | 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz |
|---|---|
| EPA Estimated City MPG | |
| 424 | 225 |
| EPA Estimated Highway MPG | |
| 354 | 305 |
| EPA Greenhouse Gas Score | |
| 74 | 55 |
FEATURES
No more parallel parking jitters - the Rear Parking Aid, standard on the 2026 Ford Maverick6, can help guide you into the perfect parking spot, signaling when you're getting too close to the curb, or other cars. Unless you enjoy the parallel parking jitters, in which case, choose the 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz, and don't pay extra for the rear parking aid option.
| 2026 Ford Maverick | 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz |
|---|---|
| Rear Parking Aid | |
| standard6 | - |
USABILITY
Who wouldn't want more miles between fill-ups? With a 69 miles higher estimated combined tank range, the 2026 Ford Maverick4 will keep you on the road longer than the 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz5.
The 2026 Ford Maverick's4 wider wheelbase can mean greater stability. How much more stability? A noteworthy 3 inches' worth.
| 2026 Ford Maverick | 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz |
|---|---|
| Estimated Combined Tank Range | |
| 4944 | 4255 |
| Wheelbase | |
| 1214 | 1185 |
USABILITY
No matter what you're stowing, from groceries to gardening gear, the 2026 Ford Maverick's4 increased storage volume means you'll have more room for all your stuff, from apples to zinnias, and everything in between.
| 2026 Ford Maverick | 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz |
|---|---|
| Storage Volume | |
| 334 | 275 |
PRICING & WARRANTY
The 2026 Ford Maverick's4 MSRP is slightly less than the 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz5 - about $1,355 less - but to a budget-conscious buyer, every penny counts.
| 2026 Ford Maverick | 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz |
|---|---|
| MSRP | |
| $28,1454 | $29,5005 |
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1 - Vehicle’s projected resale value is specific to the 2024 model year. For more information, visit Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com. Kelley Blue Book is a registered trademark of Kelley Blue Book Co., Inc.
2 - From 2024 Best Buy Award for Compact Trucks on Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com. Kelley Blue Book is a registered trademark of Kelley Blue Book Co., Inc. For more information, visit Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com. Kelley Blue Book is a registered trademark of Kelley Blue Book Co., Inc.
3 - Learn more at https://www.epa.gov/greenvehicles/greenhouse-gas-rating
4 - 2026 Ford Maverick XL FWD SuperCrew
5 - 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz SE FWD
6 - 2026 Ford Maverick Lobo Standard AWD SuperCrew
Maverick VS Honda Ridgeline
AWARDS & SAFETY
- Car and Driver: 2025 10 Best Trucks & SUVs
- MotorTrend: Top Compact Truck
- Kelley Blue Book: 2024 Top 10 Best Resale Value Award1
- Kelley Blue Book: 2024 Best Resale Value Award for Compact Trucks1
- Kelley Blue Book: 2024 Best Buy Award for Compact Trucks2
EFFICIENCY
Who says you can't have both luxury and eco-friendly fuel efficiency? The 2026 Ford Maverick3,5 XL AWD Super Crew offers more miles per gallon both in the city and on the highway than the 2026 Honda Ridgeline4 - 24 more and 6 more MPGs, respectively - meaning you'll use less fuel and emit fewer greenhouse gases, while still enjoying the luxury and performance you've come to expect from Ford. Bravo!
| 2026 Ford Maverick | 2026 Honda Ridgeline |
|---|---|
| EPA Estimated City MPG | |
| 423 | 184 |
| EPA Estimated Highway MPG | |
| 305 | 244 |
PERFORMANCE
When you're carrying a heavy load, every horse counts - and with the 2026 Ford Maverick3, you've got 9 more horsepower per ton than the 2026 Honda Ridgeline4.
If you're carrying considerable cargo, the 2026 Ford Maverick's3 increased torque - 2803 lb.-ft. vs. 2624 lb.-ft. - can mean the difference between easy going and a sluggish ride.
| 2026 Ford Maverick | 2026 Honda Ridgeline |
|---|---|
| Horsepower | |
| 2503 | 2804 |
| Horsepower Per Ton | |
| 1363 | 1274 |
| Torque | |
| 2803 | 2624 |
PERFORMANCE
If you live in a climate with snow and ice, or if you're interested in increased fuel economy, the 2026 Ford Maverick's3 front-wheel drive offers a distinct advantage over the 2026 Honda Ridgeline.
Enjoy the increased safety, fuel economy, and yes, fun, of the 2026 Ford Maverick's3 optional turbocharged engine. Sadly, turbo isn't an option on the 2026 Honda Ridgeline.
| 2026 Ford Maverick | 2026 Honda Ridgeline |
|---|---|
| Front Driven Wheels | |
| has3 | - |
| Turbocharged | |
| has3 | - |
USABILITY
Who wouldn't want more miles between fill-ups? With a 95 miles higher estimated combined tank range, the 2026 Ford Maverick3 will keep you on the road longer than the 2026 Honda Ridgeline4.
The 2026 Ford Maverick's3 slightly smaller turn radius means more agile maneuvering and easier parking.
| 2026 Ford Maverick | 2026 Honda Ridgeline |
|---|---|
| Estimated Combined Tank Range | |
| 4943 | 3994 |
| Turning Circle | |
| 403 | 434 |
USABILITY
Offering more inches in combined rear head and rear leg room than the 2026 Honda Ridgeline4, the 2026 Ford Maverick3 is roomy enough for even the tallest of your passengers to travel in comfort. Bye-bye cramped "airplane-legs," hello rear passenger comfort.
| 2026 Ford Maverick | 2026 Honda Ridgeline |
|---|---|
| Rear Head Room | |
| 393 | 384 |
| Rear Leg Room | |
| 393 | 384 |
PRICING & WARRANTY
The 2026 Ford Maverick3 is priced at $12,450 less than the 2026 Honda Ridgeline4 - that's some pretty sizable savings.
In the very unlikely event you'll need it, help is just a phone call away, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with the 2026 Ford Maverick's3 Roadside Assistance, standard for 2 years longer than 2026 Honda Ridgeline4.
| 2026 Ford Maverick | 2026 Honda Ridgeline |
|---|---|
| MSRP | |
| $28,1453 | $40,5954 |
| Roadside Assistance | |
| 53 | 34 |
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1 - Vehicle’s projected resale value is specific to the 2024 model year. For more information, visit Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com. Kelley Blue Book is a registered trademark of Kelley Blue Book Co., Inc.
2 - From 2024 Best Buy Award for Compact Trucks on Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com. Kelley Blue Book is a registered trademark of Kelley Blue Book Co., Inc. For more information, visit Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com. Kelley Blue Book is a registered trademark of Kelley Blue Book Co., Inc.
3 - 2026 Ford Maverick XL FWD SuperCrew
4 - 2026 Honda Ridgeline Sport AWD
5 - 2026 Ford Maverick XL AWD SuperCrew