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Ford Puma - MPG, CO2 and running costs

Ford uses proven 1.0-litre petrol engines for the Puma, with mild-hybrid technology helping to improve economy and emissions

Overall Auto Express Rating

4.0 out of 5

MPG, CO2 and running costs Rating

4.0 out of 5

Price
£25,620 to £33,050
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Ford’s 1.0-litre three-cylinder EcoBoost unit has received much praise for its versatility and ability to blend decent power with good returns from a tank of fuel. So, it’s probably no great surprise that the engine is at the core of the Puma range.

The flexible 1.0-litre powerplant comes in two guises for Puma customers: the base 123bhp version returns a maximum 52.3mpg, with 122g/km of CO2, while the 153bhp variant manages up to 51.4mpg with CO2 emissions of 124g/km. On our long term test of an ST-Line Puma with the 153bhp engine, we were able to consistently average 41-44mpg in mixed driving. 

The mild-hybrid system captures kinetic energy naturally lost while driving, particularly during braking, before storing it as electricity in a small battery. This electrical energy is then used to assist the engine during acceleration, reducing the amount of petrol needed to make decent progress. 

Drivers can view a display on the digital instrument panel to see exactly when the system is in action. Alongside it, cylinder deactivation means the engine can run on two cylinders where driving conditions allow, to save more fuel.

The performance ST model still achieves decent economy, with a WLTP-tested figure of 42.8mpg, although CO2 levels are a little higher at 148-151g/km. The 168bhp ST automatic version manages 44.8mpg, with 136g/km of CO2.

Insurance groups

Insurance premiums for the Puma range should be competitive with those of rivals. The base 123bhp Titanium model comes in at group 11, while the ST-Line Vignale cars with 153bhp occupy group 15. The 197bhp ST variant is in group 22.

Competitors such as the Renault Captur start at group 8 for an entry-level 99bhp version and move through to group 21 for a top-of-the range model with 152bhp.

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Depreciation

Our experts predict the Ford Puma will retain around 52 to 55 per cent of its original value over three years and 36,000 miles, with the ST model performing a little better at 59 per cent. In comparison, petrol and E-Tech hybrid versions of the Renault Captur keep an average of 51 and 55 per cent respectively.

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Which Is Best

Cheapest

  • Name
    1.0 EcoBoost Titanium 5dr
  • Gearbox type
    Manual
  • Price
    £20,415

Most Economical

  • Name
    1.0 EcoBoost Titanium 5dr
  • Gearbox type
    Manual
  • Price
    £20,415

Fastest

  • Name
    1.5 EcoBoost ST 5dr
  • Gearbox type
    Manual
  • Price
    £31,435
News reporter

As our news reporter, Ellis is responsible for covering everything new and exciting in the motoring world, from quirky quadricycles to luxury MPVs. He was previously the content editor on DrivingElectric.com and won the Newspress Automotive Journalist Rising Star award in 2022.

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