Ford F-150 Lightning
Pickup · Electric · AWD
vs
Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL Premium
Pickup · Gasoline · 4WD
Ford F-150 Lightning
Car A
Ford F-150 Lightning
An all-electric AWD with serious shove and useful storage, the F-150 Lightning mixes road-trip ability with cargo-friendly utility. Its 370 km range and 39,999 price make it good value in its segment if you can plan charging on longer routes.
5 seatsPickupElectric432 hpAWDElectric
Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL Premium
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 safety
Why compared cross branddifferent powertrainsame body typesame ranking profilesame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 27 / 65
City 29 / 36
Budget / value 33 / 54
Road trip 34 / 51
Performance 27 / 28
Cargo 34 / 48
Practical 17 / 41
Premium 29 / 29
Winter 18 / 26

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

Specs side-by-side

Spec Ford F-150 Lightning Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL Premium
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Ford F-150 Lightning

  • Explosive 0–100 km/h in 4.0 s and 1,050 Nm torque for effortless passing.
  • 370 km range from a 98 kWh battery supports medium-length road trips.
  • 400 L trunk and seating for 5 add secure, flexible cargo space.
  • Good value in its segment at a base price of 39,999 with AWD.

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

Verdict

Pick Ford F-150 Lightning if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Ford F-150 Lightning 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.

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