Ford F-150 Lariat vs Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL Premium

Ford F-150 Lariat

Pickup · Gasoline · 4WD

Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL Premium

Pickup · Gasoline · 4WD

Car A

Ford F-150 Lariat

The Ford F-150 Lariat combines a 4WD V6, five seats, and a sizable 1320 L cargo area to suit cargo-heavy work and long road trips. It trades city convenience and efficiency for utility and solid everyday performance.

5 seatsPickupGasoline5-star safety290 hp

Car B

Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL Premium

With 281 hp, 4WD, five seats, and 654 L of cargo space, the Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL Premium suits growing families and road trips. Signals point to strong safety and value for its segment, while efficiency is middling.

5 seatsPickupGasoline5-star safety10.7 L/100km

Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 72 / 65

City 20 / 36

Budget / value 48 / 54

Road trip 72 / 51

Performance 26 / 28

Cargo 80 / 48

Practical 44 / 41

Premium 37 / 29

Winter 30 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = Ford F-150 Lariat · Orange = Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL Premium

Specs side-by-side

Spec Ford F-150 Lariat Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL Premium

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Pros & cons

Ford F-150 Lariat

4WD traction and 420 Nm torque support confident utility use.
Large 1320 L cargo area fits work gear and travel luggage.
Seats five comfortably for road trips and growing families.
Brisk 0–100 km/h in 6.5 s and 290 hp aid passing and merging.
Combined consumption of 12.3 L/100 km increases running costs.
Not ideal for city driving where maneuvering and parking are priorities.
Performance driving and top-speed thrills are not its focus.
Purchase price around $47,000 may exceed tight budgets.

Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL Premium

281 hp and 422 Nm with a 7.3 s 0–100 km/h for confident passing
4WD adds assurance on varied road conditions
Seats five with 654 L of cargo room for family gear and travel
Good value in its segment at about 39,900
10.7 L/100 km combined consumption won’t suit efficiency-first buyers
Not geared for performance driving per usage signals
Winter driving isn’t a highlighted strength in the signals
No electrified powertrain or rated driving range

Verdict

Pick Ford F-150 Lariat if…

Efficiency & everyday ease

Ford F-150 Lariat is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.

Pick Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL Premium if…

Performance & capability

Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL Premium is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Ford F-150 Lariat

Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL Premium

Verdict

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