Source type: Ford Kenya official Ranger Raptor page
Ford Ranger Raptor vs Hyundai SANTA FE
A proper head-to-head in Kenya — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Ford Ranger Raptor
Ranger Raptor
Petrol
10-Speed Automatic
Current
KES 13,950,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 292 kW
🔧 583 Nm
VS
Hyundai SANTA FE
SANTA FE Kenya specification
Diesel
Current
KES 9,750,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 142 kW
🔧 440 Nm
Decision summary
Ford Ranger Raptor vs Hyundai SANTA FE: the short answer
Ranger Raptor and SANTA FE are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
SANTA FE starts KES 4,200,000 cheaper
Ranger Raptor from KES 13,950,000 · SANTA FE from KES 9,750,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | Ranger Raptor | SANTA FE |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | Ranger Raptor292 kW | SANTA FE142 kW |
| Maximum Torque | Ranger Raptor583 Nm | SANTA FE440 Nm |
| Engine Size | Ranger Raptor2996 cc | SANTA FENot Officially Disclosed |
| Combined Fuel Economy | Ranger RaptorNot Officially Disclosed | SANTA FENot Officially Disclosed |
| Ground Clearance | Ranger Raptor272 mm | SANTA FE176 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Source type: Hyundai Kenya
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Ranger Raptor
Strengths
- More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
- Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:
Published Performance
SANTA FE
Strengths
- Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
- Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to:
Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Ranger Raptor
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
SANTA FE
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
| Spec | Ranger Raptor | SANTA FE |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Generation | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Facelift History | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Facelift Launched Since | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Facelift Version Ending | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Body Style | Pickup | SUV |
| Model Year | 2026 | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Production Status | active | Active |
| Segment | Performance pickup | Kenya-market SUV |
| Vehicle Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Spec | Ranger Raptor | SANTA FE |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5381 mm | 4830 mm |
| Width | 2028 mm | 1900 mm |
| Height | 1922 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3270 mm | 2815 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 272 mm | 176 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 257 mm | 161 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 l | 67 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 1233 l | 634 l |
| Kerb Weight | 2475 kg | 1905 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 3130 kg | 2610 kg |
| Payload Capacity | 655 kg | 705 kg |
| Towing Capacity | 2500 kg | 2500 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Rows | 2 rows | 3 rows |
| Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 6.35 m | 5.7 m |
| Front Headroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rear Headroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Front Legroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rear Legroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
In depth: how these cars differ
This Ranger Raptor and SANTA FE comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for Kenya. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Ranger Raptor 98 vs SANTA FE 69.
Efficiency index: Ranger Raptor 35 vs SANTA FE 51.
Safety-equipment index: Ranger Raptor 94 vs SANTA FE 94.
Practicality index: Ranger Raptor 83 vs SANTA FE 83.
Ownership-cover index: Ranger Raptor not separately scored vs SANTA FE not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
Model imagery
Ranger Raptor and SANTA FE image comparison
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Ford Ranger Raptor
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Specification Evidence Index
A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence-index readout
Ranger Raptor leads by 5 points
Ranger Raptor and SANTA FE are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Evidence leader
80
/100
Lead
5
points
Data
68%
source coverage
80
#1
Evidence leader
Ranger Raptor
Performance
98
Efficiency
35
Safety
94
Practicality
83
Leads by 5 points
75
#2
SANTA FE
Performance
69
Efficiency
51
Safety
94
Practicality
83
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
Ranger Raptor +29
Efficiency
SANTA FE +16
Safety
Level
Practicality
Level
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Ranger Raptor
Performance
98/100
Efficiency
35/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
83/100
SANTA FE
Performance
69/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
83/100
What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Ranger Raptor leads. However, SANTA FE may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in Kenya.
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Ranger Raptor vs SANTA FE questions
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in Kenya on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.