Hyundai ALCAZAR vs Ford Puma

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

Includes a historical vehicle

Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.

Ford Puma Discontinued model
Hyundai ALCAZAR in South Africa

Hyundai ALCAZAR

1.5D Elite AT Diesel Current
ZAR 669,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 85 kW 🔧 250 Nm ⛽ 16.9 km/l
VS
Ford Puma in South Africa

Ford Puma

1.0T EcoBoost ST-Line Automatic Petrol 7-Speed DCT Discontinued model
ZAR 459,900 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 92 kW 🔧 170 Nm ⛽ 16.4 km/l
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At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance ALCAZAR
Fuel Economy ALCAZAR
🛡 Safety Puma
📦 Practicality ALCAZAR
🔑 Ownership ALCAZAR
Recorded price context ALCAZAR: current from ZAR 499,900 · Puma: last listed from ZAR 389,900

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec ALCAZAR Puma
Maximum Power 85 kW 92 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque 250 Nm 170 Nm
Engine Size 1493 cc 999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 16.9 km/l 16.4 km/l
Ground Clearance 200 mm 170 mm
Boot / Load Bay 180 l 456 l
Airbags Driver, passenger, side and curtain airbags 8
Kerb Weight 1445 kg 1325 kg
Seating Capacity 7 seats 5 seats
Warranty 5 3

= leads in this spec

Archived vehicles remain available for comparison. Verified specs stay visible; historical fields that were not source-confirmed are marked Not confirmed instead of being guessed.

The Bottom Line

ALCAZAR and Puma are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance ALCAZAR +4 pts
Efficiency ALCAZAR +4 pts
Safety Puma +9 pts
Practicality ALCAZAR +3 pts
Ownership ALCAZAR +22 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Catalogue-index leader

ALCAZAR

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger published practicality figures
  • Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Puma

Strengths
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Lower published practicality figures
  • Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to: General Use

Which One's Right for You?

ALCAZAR

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover

Puma

  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Full Specs, Side by Side

Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.

Spec ALCAZAR Puma
Model Introduced Year Current local generation year not confirmed 2023
Generation Current South African ALCAZAR listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. First generation Puma in South Africa
Facelift History Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle. New model introduced in South Africa
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version Not confirmed
Facelift Version Ending Current Not confirmed
Body Style Seven-seat SUV Not confirmed
Color Note Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering. Not confirmed
Dealer Stock Note Top grade in the South Africa lineup Not confirmed
Model Year 2026 Not confirmed
Production Status published Not confirmed
Segment SUV Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg 1445 kg 1325 kg
Vehicle Type SUV Not confirmed
Spec ALCAZAR Puma
Length 4560 mm 4186 mm
Width 1800 mm 1805 mm
Height 1710 mm 1531 mm
Wheelbase 2760 mm 2594 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 200 mm 170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 l 42 l
Boot/Cargo Space 180 l 456 l
Kerb Weight 1445 kg 1325 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2090 kg 1775 kg
Payload Capacity 645 kg Not confirmed
Seating Capacity 7 seats 5 seats
Doors 5 doors Not confirmed
Towing Capacity - 1200 kg
Minimum Turning Radius - 5.4 m

Source-backed Catalogue Index

A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.

Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout

ALCAZAR leads by 4 points

ALCAZAR and Puma are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Index leader 66 /100
Lead 4 points
Data 70% source coverage
66
#1 Index leader

ALCAZAR

70% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 89 Check Performance 44
Performance 44
Efficiency 68
Safety 89
Practicality 64
Ownership 65
Leads by 4 points
62
#2

Puma

87% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Performance 40
Performance 40
Efficiency 64
Safety 98
Practicality 61
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance ALCAZAR +4 Efficiency ALCAZAR +4 Safety Puma +9 Practicality ALCAZAR +3 Ownership ALCAZAR +22

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

ALCAZAR

Performance 44/100
Efficiency 68/100
Safety 89/100
Practicality 64/100
Ownership 65/100

Puma

Performance 40/100
Efficiency 64/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 61/100
Ownership 43/100

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 Hyundai ALCAZAR leads the catalogue index with 66 pts vs 62 pts for Puma

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, ALCAZAR leads. However, Puma may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.

Hagalu does not publish a guaranteed resale winner. Depreciation depends on age, mileage, condition, derivative, colour, supply and demand. Compare several current used-market listings and obtain trade-in valuations for equivalent examples before relying on a resale estimate.

Check the exact derivatives for drive type, ground clearance, tyres, approach and departure angles, wading depth and low-range gearing where officially disclosed. SUV styling or all-wheel drive alone does not prove that a vehicle is suitable for demanding off-road use.

Calculate each exact derivative using your monthly distance and a current fuel or electricity price, then add finance, insurance, scheduled service, tyres and licence costs. Hagalu does not claim a fixed monthly saving without those buyer-specific inputs.

It is worth more only when the exact price difference buys equipment, space, performance or ownership cover that matters to you. Compare like-for-like lifecycle states and derivatives; a current offer and a historical last-listed price are not directly equivalent.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

This ALCAZAR and Puma comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: ALCAZAR 44 vs Puma 40.

Efficiency index: ALCAZAR 68 vs Puma 64.

Safety-equipment index: ALCAZAR 89 vs Puma 98.

Practicality index: ALCAZAR 64 vs Puma 61.

Ownership-cover index: ALCAZAR 65 vs Puma 43.

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.