Small crossover with Fiesta underpinnings and a clever boot
By Adrian, Car Lease Deals UK · Updated 16 October 2026
Ford's Puma sits on Fiesta underpinnings and favours tidy handling over the softest ride. Its deep Megabox boot well is the clever touch, and mild-hybrid engines plus the ST hot version fill out the range.
A transparent score for the Ford Puma, worked out from official UK figures, not opinion. Running costs and emissions compare it like for like: same class, same fuel and powertrain.
How we score cars15.2p a mile on the 1.0 EcoBoost mHEV 125 (52.3 mpg) at current UK prices, lower than 34% of hybrid small SUVs on sale
30% benefit-in-kind on the 1.0 EcoBoost mHEV 125, best in range for 2026/27
121 g/km on the 1.0 EcoBoost mHEV 125, lower than 61% of hybrid small SUVs on sale
456 litre standard boot (seats up)
0-62 mph in 7.4s on the 1.0 EcoBoost 170 (168 bhp)
1 powertrain: petrol
Score for the 2026/27 tax year. It updates automatically as fuel prices, energy prices and tax rates change. See the full method.
Enjoyment behind the wheel is where the Puma beats most small SUVs, with sharper steering and better body control. Interior quality and rear space are middling, but the Megabox and the ST make it easy to like.
Our editorial view, separate from the data score above.
Pick a body style, engine and trim. Everything updates together, so you only see combinations that were actually offered.
Trim level in the current range.
Boot 456 litres (including 80-litre Megabox underfloor well), length 4,186 mm. The only body style offered, a five-door crossover pitched between a supermini and a family hatchback, with a raised driving position and a boot that hides a deep, wipe-clean underfloor storage well.
| Engine | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 | Economy | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 EcoBoost 170 | Petrol | 168 bhp | ≈ 250 Nm | 7.4s | ≈ 39.8 | ≈ 161 g/km |
| 1.0 EcoBoost mHEV 125 | Petrol mild hybrid | 123 bhp | 210 Nm | 9.8s | 52.3 | 121 g/km |
| 1.0 EcoBoost mHEV 155 | Petrol mild hybrid | 153 bhp | 210 Nm | 8.7s | ≈ 51.4 | ≈ 124 g/km |
Official figures, checked September 2026. Values marked ≈ are approximate.
Insurance groups and premiums vary by driver, location and history, so these are indicative bands only.
Yearly cost at 10,000 miles on official economy. Petrol 175.3p and diesel 200.0p a litre (UK average, week commencing 12 October 2026); electric 26.32p per kWh charged at home (1 October to 31 December 2026).
Road tax and company car tax on official CO2 figures at 2026/27 rates. The expensive car supplement and P11D value depend on the list price, which you enter in the calculators.
The Puma's tied-down chassis and responsive steering make everyday A-road driving noticeably more enjoyable than most compact SUVs.
The Megabox underfloor boot compartment swallows muddy boots, wet kit or spills without troubling the main load area.
From value-focused Titanium to plush ST-Line Vignale, there is a Puma trim to suit different budgets and priorities.
The ST version brings genuine hot-hatch pace and a limited-slip differential in a usefully taller, more practical body.
How the main ways to fund a Puma compare. General guidance only, not financial advice or an offer.
A popular way to drive a new Puma with fixed monthly costs and no resale-value risk.
Low deposits and flexible end-of-term options make PCP a common choice for this model.
Straightforward ownership route, spreading the full purchase price with no balloon payment.
Useful for short-term flexibility, though typically pricier per month than leasing.
Avoids finance costs entirely but ties up capital in a depreciating asset.
Which works out cheaper depends on your annual mileage, how long you keep the car and whether you want to own it. Try the true cost of leasing calculator to compare.
UK models are offered with mild hybrid 1.0-litre EcoBoost petrol engines in 123 bhp and 153 bhp outputs, plus a non-hybrid 1.5-litre EcoBoost petrol producing 168 bhp in the performance-focused ST.
The entry 123 bhp mild hybrid returns up to 52.3 mpg combined with CO2 emissions from 121 g/km, making it one of the more efficient options in its class.
The 168 bhp Puma ST accelerates from 0-62mph in around 7.4 seconds, making it one of the quicker small SUVs on sale.
It's a deep, wipe-clean underfloor storage well in the boot, adding around 80 litres of extra practical space beneath the main load area.
No, this is an independent, information-only guide. It does not sell cars or arrange finance, and there are no offers or prices to buy shown here.