Used Ford Puma for sale: everything you need to know
The Ford Puma regularly tops the UK best-sellers list, taking over from Ford’s own Fiesta and Focus, which used to trade that position. The decline in popularity of those two models has had something to do with the Puma’s ascension, but the fashionable compact crossover body has a lot to do with it too.
As does the way the Puma drives - it’s easily one of the most fun cars in this class, handling much like a taller Fiesta. The extra height brings with it a little more interior space, so it’s practical too. To top it all, the car’s enormous popularity means used Pumas are very easy to find - so you can afford to be choosy.
Should you buy a Ford Puma?
You shouldn’t have to think too hard about buying a Puma, as it’s one of the best cars in its class. It has all the qualities of the Fiesta wrapped up in a more practical, more in-vogue body style, and the modest difference in monthly payments means that new-car buyers have flocked to it - resulting in plenty for sale on the used market now too.
From its engines to the way it drives and the way the interior operates, the Puma is very similar to the Fiesta. The taller roofline gives passengers more room, but there’s a bigger boot too - at 456 litres, it’s not just comfortably more practical than the supermini, but has more space than the larger Focus hatchback as well, while a clever ‘Megabox’ hidden under the boot floor gives you a waterproof compartment for storing wet and muddy stuff.
The interior design isn’t much to look at but it’s well-built and easy to use, and later models get details like a fully digital instrument cluster and Ford’s latest infotainment software. Equipment levels are pretty good across the board, but one of the Puma’s real highlights is how it drives - the ride can be a little firm, particularly on larger wheels, but it’s agile and fun to drive, with sharp steering and eager engines. It’s pretty frugal too, even the hot Puma ST.
That ST has no real rivals right now, but the Hyundai Kona N, offered for only a few years, is another hot crossover that’s worth a look. The regular Kona is an option against the less sporty Pumas too, one of numerous rivals - the Nissan Juke, Renault Captur, Peugeot 2008, Vauxhall Mokka, Toyota Yaris Cross, Jeep Avenger and more - in this very busy class.
What’s the best used Ford Puma model to buy?
The Puma range is relatively simple, and this is great news for used buyers. Standing alone is the Puma ST, which is more like a hot hatchback than a small crossover, and while it demands a few compromises in terms of comfort to the regular Puma, it’s also just about the only car of its type in this class, so if you want a bit of pep then it should be on your shortlist. Elsewhere, the regular 1-litre Ecoboost engines are fun and frugal, while Titanium trim is the choice if you want the best ride quality, thanks to its smaller wheels and taller tyre sidewalls.
Used Ford Puma fuel economy and performance
- Ford Puma 1.0 Ecoboost 125 mHEV petrol: The two regular petrol Pumas get mild-hybrid technology, and are based around a 1-litre, three-cylinder turbocharged unit. The first makes 125PS, and with a six-speed manual gets from 0-62mph in 9.8 seconds and returns 52.3mpg.
- Ford Puma 1.0 Ecoboost 155 mHEV petrol: With 155PS, the 1-litre is good for 0-62mph in 8.9 seconds, and 51.4mpg economy that isn’t far behind the 125PS car.
- Ford Puma 1.5 Ecoboost 200 petrol: Only offered in the Puma ST, the 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbo petrol engine makes 200PS and can crack 0-62mph in 6.7 seconds. Economy is still pretty impressive, at 42.8mpg combined.
- Ford Puma 1.5 EcoBlue 120 diesel: Only available for a short time, the 1.5-litre 120PS diesel could get from 0-62mph in 10.3 seconds, and return nearly 62mpg.
What used Ford Puma trim levels are available?
Below is a selection of the trim levels you’re most likely to find on used examples of the Puma. Titanium kicks off the range and the Puma ST is where it tops out - the latter being effectively a taller version of the excellent Fiesta ST.
- The Ford Puma Titanium starts the range with a pretty decent level of standard equipment, and a choice of either the 125PS or 155PS Ecoboost engines, plus the option of an automatic gearbox.
- The Ford Puma ST-Line is pretty similar in style to the ST performance model, but comes only with the 1-litre Ecoboost engines rather than the 200PS 1.5.
- The Ford Puma ST-Line X is effectively a higher-spec version of the ST-Line, and gets matte black alloy wheels, rear privacy glass, and red stitching for the seats.
- The Ford Puma ST-Line Vignale has a more luxurious feel, with its own alloy wheel design, signature LED headlights, and a Vignale-specific grille, plus Sensico premium upholstery inside.
- The Ford Puma ST is the hot version, mainly differentiated by its 1.5-litre 200PS engine, but also by larger alloy wheels, lower and firmer sports suspension, and inside, a set of well-bolstered sports seats.
Used Ford Puma dimensions and boot size
The Ford Puma’s exterior dimensions are:
- Length: 4207mm
- Width: 1805mm
- Height: 1537mm
- Ground clearance: 164mm
The Ford Puma’s boot size is:
- 456-litres
- 1216 litres with rear seats folded
Used Ford Puma road tax
Most Pumas are subject to a £190 annual VED bill for the 2024/2025 tax year, though if you buy one of the mild hybrid models, which are classed as ‘alternative fuel vehicles’, get a small £10 discount on this number.
How much is it to insure a Ford Puma?
It’s a little more expensive to insure than a Fiesta, but the Ford Puma still starts in only group 11, for the 125PS engine in Titanium trim. 155PS models start in group 14, while the Puma ST sits in group 22. These groups are similar to other small crossovers too - a Nissan Juke goes from group 11-15, and doesn’t have a Puma ST equivalent in its current generation.
