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Ford Puma Gen-E vs Toyota Urban Cruiser
Selected trimSelectChange trim259 mi · 46.8 kWh · £29,995
Selected trimStandard RangeChange trim213 mi · 49 kWh · £28,495
At a glance
In this comparison, Ford Puma Gen-E leads on value for money, motorway range and family practicality, while the Toyota Urban Cruiser counters with the lowest price.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Ford Puma Gen-E if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you need the fastest charging of these options
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.8p per mile on off-peak electricity
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Ford Puma Gen-E wins almost every category - it's the clear choice unless price is the deciding factor.
ValueFord
Ford
6.2
Toyota
5.5
Motorway RangeFord
Ford
4.5
Toyota
4
FamilyFord
Ford
6.2
Toyota
4.5
ChargingFord
Ford
4.1
Toyota
2.2
Cost Per MileFord
Ford
8.8
Toyota
6.9
City Driving
Ford
7.9
Toyota
8
Too close to call
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Ford Puma Gen-E
Select
- 46 miles more WLTP range
- 256 litres more boot space
- 47 kW faster rapid charging
- 1.6s quicker 0-62 mph
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Ford Puma Gen-ESelect | Toyota Urban CruiserStandard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £29,995 | £28,495 (better) |
| Official range | 259 miles (better) | 213 miles |
| Boot space | 566 L (better) | 310 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 26 min (better) | 30 min |
| 0-62 mph | 8 sec (better) | 9.6 sec |
Size Comparison
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Ford Puma Gen-E
Toyota Urban Cruiser
Length
Ford Puma Gen-E4,313mm
Toyota Urban Cruiser4,285mm-28mm
Width
Ford Puma Gen-E1,805mm
Toyota Urban Cruiser1,800mm-5mm
Height
Ford Puma Gen-E1,555mm-80mm
Toyota Urban Cruiser1,635mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Ford Puma Gen-ESelect | Toyota Urban CruiserStandard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,313 mm | 4,285 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,805 mm | 1,800 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | 1,930 mm (better) | 2,065 mm |
| Height | 1,555 mm | 1,635 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.5 m | 10.4 m (better) |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 595 mm spare | 600 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Ford Puma Gen-ESelect | Toyota Urban CruiserStandard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Rear legroom | 786 mm | Not available |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | Not available | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 566 L (better) | 310 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1283 L (better) | 566 L |
| Frunk | 43 L | Not available |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 0 kg | 750 kg (better) |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Ford Puma Gen-E
- Eligible for the full £3,750 UK Electric Car Grant, one of 7 SUVs we track that qualifies for the top band.
- Boot space of 566 L is bigger than 80% of SUVs we track.
- At 4,313 mm, shorter than 85% of SUVs in our UK catalogue.
Toyota Urban Cruiser
- At 4,285 mm, shorter than 85% of SUVs in our UK catalogue.
- 10.4 m turning circle, tighter than 85% of SUVs in our database.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Ford Puma Gen-E Select |  Toyota Urban Cruiser Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.31m | 4.29m-28mm |
| Width | 1.80m | 1.80m-5mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 1.93m | 2.06m+135mm |
| Height | 1.55m | 1.64m+80mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.59m | 2.70m+112mm |
| Ground Clearance | 157mm | 180mm+23mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 566L (better) | 310L |
| Boot (seats down) | 1283L (better) | 566L |
| Frunk | 43L | Not available |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Rear Legroom | 786mm | Not available |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.5m | 10.4m (better) |
| Kerb Weight | 1,563kg (better) | 1,720kg |
| Towing Capacity | Not available | 750kg (better) |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 46.8kWh | 49kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 259 mi (better) | 213 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 100kW (better) | 53kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £29,995 | £28,495 (better) |
| Price after EV grant | £26,245 (-£3,750) | £28,495 (not eligible) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2026+ | 2025+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Ford Puma Gen-ESelect | Toyota Urban CruiserStandard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 259 miles (better) | 213 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 186 miles (better) | 178 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 26 min (better) | 30 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 100 kW (better) | 53 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | 130 Wh/km | Not available |
| Usable battery capacity | 46.8 kWh | 49 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | LFP |
| Battery architecture | 400V | Not available |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Ford Puma Gen-ESelect | Toyota Urban CruiserStandard Range |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 8 sec (better) | 9.6 sec |
| Power | 124 kW (better) | 106 kW |
| Torque | 290 Nm (better) | 193 Nm |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
Ford Puma Gen-E
Select
Toyota Urban Cruiser
Standard Range
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Ford Puma Gen-E
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Prices & deals
Calculate your real costs
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Compare with petrol or diesel
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Cost per mile
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Assess the effective monthly cost alongside the list price and expected depreciation.
Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Ford Puma Gen-E Select
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant75%
Child Occupant84%
Vulnerable Road Users70%
Safety Assist69%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Toyota Urban Cruiser Standard Range
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant77%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users79%
Safety Assist72%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Ford Puma Gen-ESelect | Toyota Urban CruiserStandard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,934 km (better) | 160,000 km |
Buying options
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Ford Puma Gen-E
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Toyota Urban Cruiser
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Live used listings
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Ford Puma Gen-E
- £17,9992026Car360View
- £23,5002026EV ExpertsView
Toyota Urban Cruiser
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Ford Puma Gen-E worth the extra £1,500 over the Toyota Urban Cruiser?
The Ford Puma Gen-E costs £1,500 more than the Toyota Urban Cruiser. For that premium it adds 46 miles more WLTP range, 47 kW faster peak rapid charging and 256 litres more boot space. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Ford Puma Gen-E comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Ford Puma Gen-E or the Toyota Urban Cruiser?
The Toyota Urban Cruiser is £1,500 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £144 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Toyota Urban Cruiser comes out roughly £1,420 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Ford Puma Gen-E and Toyota Urban Cruiser like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 186 miles for the Ford Puma Gen-E and 178 miles for the Toyota Urban Cruiser - effectively matched, and both well below their WLTP figures because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 26-30 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Ford Puma Gen-E or the Toyota Urban Cruiser?
The two are within 5 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 600 mm of total clearance for the Toyota Urban Cruiser and about 595 mm of total clearance for the Ford Puma Gen-E.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Ford Puma Gen-E or the Toyota Urban Cruiser?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Ford Puma Gen-E and 90% for the Toyota Urban Cruiser. That gives the Toyota Urban Cruiser a modest edge in retained real-world range. The Toyota Urban Cruiser's LFP-type pack tolerates daily 100% charging, while the Ford Puma Gen-E's NMC-type pack lasts longest kept to about 80% for everyday use. Both batteries carry a 8-year manufacturer warranty.
Go deeper on each car
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .