Puma vs its rivals

The Ford Puma is the compact SUV that thinks it is a hatchback — and the numbers prove it. At £25,980 it undercuts the £30,460 SUV average by £4,480, making it one of the cheapest ways into SUV ownership here. Its 125 PS engine sits below the 182 PS SUV mean, but 9.8 seconds to 62 mph is perfectly adequate for a small crossover. Economy of 50.4 mpg beats the 44.3 mpg SUV average comfortably, keeping fuel costs near £1,046 a year at 8,000 miles. Five-year true cost of £27,857 (£464 a month) is the second-lowest of any SUV. The Puma's formula is simple: hatchback money, hatchback economy, SUV ride height. It is a clever package that sidesteps the usual SUV penalties on price and fuel.

Puma vs the SUV segment average

Ford PumaSegment average (8 cars)
Price from£25,980£30,958.13
Power125 PS177 PS
Fuel economy50.4 mpg50.7 mpg
Est. 5-year true cost£27,858—

Segment average is computed from 8 popular suv models on DrivePedia. True-cost figure is an estimate.

The Puma is perfect for the buyer who wants SUV style without SUV bills. The young family gets elevated seating, a big boot and easy parking in one likeable package. The urban driver benefits from compact dimensions and 50.4 mpg economy that embarrasses larger SUVs. The Ford loyalist gets the brand's trademark sweet handling in crossover form. The power-hungry buyer, though, will find 125 PS modest against the 182 PS SUV average, and large families may outgrow its boot. Verdict: as a value play the Puma is excellent — £4,480 below the SUV average to buy, above average on economy, with the second-lowest five-year cost in the class. It is the thinking person's small SUV. Few crossovers deliver this much practicality for this little money.

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Frequently asked questions

How does the Ford Puma compare to rivals on price?
The Puma costs £25,980, which is £4,480 below the £30,460 SUV average. It is the third-cheapest SUV here, undercutting the Nissan Qashqai (£27,000) by about £1,000 and the Volkswagen Tiguan (£33,000) by £7,000. For SUV ownership, it is priced like a hatchback.
How does the Puma compare on running costs and economy?
Well. Its 50.4 mpg is comfortably above the 44.3 mpg SUV average, with annual fuel costs around £1,046 at 8,000 miles. Five-year true cost of £27,857 (£464 a month) is the second-lowest of any SUV here, beaten only by the hybrid Qashqai. It delivers genuine SUV practicality at hatchback running costs.
Is the Ford Puma good value?
Yes — it is one of the best-value SUVs in this comparison. Below-average price, above-average economy and the second-lowest five-year true cost in the class make a compelling financial case. You sacrifice outright power at 125 PS versus the 182 PS average, but for family buyers who prioritise low costs over pace, the Puma is excellent value.