Ford Puma: Which Version to Buy and Why
The Ford Puma choice divides into two very different cars. The first generation, produced from 1997 to 2001 as a Mini 3-doors model, has three naturally aspirated Gasoline versions. The second generation arrived in 2019 as an SUV 5-doors model with six versions, followed by a 2024 restyling with four versions.
The Ford Puma choice divides into two very different cars. The first generation, produced from 1997 to 2001 as a Mini 3-doors model, has three naturally aspirated Gasoline versions. The second generation arrived in 2019 as an SUV 5-doors model with six versions, followed by a 2024 restyling with four versions. Across the model’s three listed generation entries, the sensible choice depends on whether you want low weight, stronger performance, lower measured consumption, or the convenience of a Robotic gearbox. Among versions with complete performance data, the 2019 1.5 MT with 200 hp is quickest, while the 2019 1.0 MT with 125 hp has the lowest measured combined consumption.
Ford Puma generations: what changed?
The first-generation Ford Puma was produced from 1997 to 2001 as a Mini 3-doors body and offered three versions: 1.4 MT with 90 hp, 1.6 MT with 103 hp, and 1.7 MT with 125 hp. Every version has a naturally aspirated Gasoline inline 4-cylinder engine, a 5-speed Manual gearbox, and FWD. Kerb weight ranges from 1,035 to 1,040 kg, making every first-generation version lighter than any second-generation Puma in the data.
The second-generation Ford Puma has been produced since 2019 as an SUV 5-doors body. Its six versions broaden the choice to turbocharged Gasoline and Diesel engines, 6-speed Manual and 7-speed Robotic gearboxes, and outputs from 120 to 200 hp. All remain FWD. Compared with the earlier car, this generation introduces measured fuel-consumption and CO₂ figures, plus wheel sizes from 215/55 R17 to 225/40 R19 where specified.
The 2024 restyling remains part of the second generation and retains the SUV 5-doors body. Its four versions all use a 999 cc turbocharged Gasoline inline 3-cylinder engine and FWD. Buyers can choose a 125 hp 1.0 MT or three 7-speed Robotic variants: 1.0 PowerShift with 125 hp, 1.0 PowerShift with 155 hp, and ST 1.0 PowerShift with 170 hp. All four list 164 mm of ground clearance and the same three wheel-size options.
Ford Puma engine specs and version comparison
| Generation | Version | Power | Torque | Displacement | Fuel | Cylinders and layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997–2001 | 1.4 MT | 90 hp | 125 Nm | 1,388 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| 1997–2001 | 1.6 MT | 103 hp | 145 Nm | 1,596 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| 1997–2001 | 1.7 MT | 125 hp | 157 Nm | 1,679 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| 2019–present | 1.0 MT (125 hp) | 125 hp | 210 Nm | 999 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | Turbo | 6-speed Manual | FWD |
| 2019–present | 1.0 MT (155 hp) | 155 hp | 240 Nm | 999 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | Turbo | 6-speed Manual | FWD |
| 2019–present | ST 1.0 PowerShift (155 hp) | 155 hp | 253 Nm | 999 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | Turbo | 7-speed Robotic | FWD |
| 2019–present | 1.5 MT (120 hp) | 120 hp | 285 Nm | 1,499 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 6-speed Manual | FWD |
| 2019–present | 1.5 MT (200 hp) | 200 hp | 320 Nm | 1,496 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | Turbo | 6-speed Manual | FWD |
| 2019–present | 1.0 PowerShift (125 hp) | 125 hp | 173 Nm | 999 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | Turbo | 7-speed Robotic | FWD |
| 2024 restyling | 1.0 PowerShift (125 hp) | 125 hp | 173 Nm | 999 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | Turbo | 7-speed Robotic | FWD |
| 2024 restyling | 1.0 MT (125 hp) | 125 hp | 173 Nm | 999 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | Turbo | 6-speed Manual | FWD |
| 2024 restyling | 1.0 PowerShift (155 hp) | 155 hp | 240 Nm | 999 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | Turbo | 7-speed Robotic | FWD |
| 2024 restyling | ST 1.0 PowerShift (170 hp) | 170 hp | 248 Nm | 999 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | Turbo | 7-speed Robotic | FWD |
The first-generation 1.7 MT is the strongest early choice. It adds 35 hp and 32 Nm over the 1.4 MT while increasing kerb weight by only 5 kg. Its specific output is about 74.4 hp per litre, compared with about 64.8 hp per litre for the 1.4 MT and about 64.5 hp per litre for the 1.6 MT.
Among the 2019 versions, the 1.5 MT with 200 hp delivers the highest specific output at about 133.7 hp per litre. The 155 hp 1.0 MT follows at about 155.2 hp per litre because its engine is smaller, while the 125 hp 1.0 versions produce about 125.1 hp per litre. The Diesel 1.5 MT produces about 80.1 hp per litre but supplies 285 Nm, which is 75 Nm more than the 2019 1.0 MT with 125 hp.
For the 2024 restyling, the step from 1.0 PowerShift with 125 hp to 1.0 PowerShift with 155 hp adds 30 hp and 67 Nm without changing the listed 1,293 kg kerb weight. Moving from that 155 hp version to ST 1.0 PowerShift adds 15 hp, 8 Nm, and 22 kg.
Ford Puma performance, mpg and economy
| Generation | Version | 0–100 km/h | Top speed | City consumption | Highway consumption | Combined consumption |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997–2001 | 1.4 MT | 11.9 s | 180 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| 1997–2001 | 1.6 MT | 10.4 s | 190 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| 1997–2001 | 1.7 MT | 9.2 s | 203 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| 2019–present | 1.0 MT (125 hp) | 9.8 s | 191 km/h | 5 l/100 km | 4 l/100 km | 4.3 l/100 km |
| 2019–present | 1.0 MT (155 hp) | 9 s | 200 km/h | 5.1 l/100 km | 4.1 l/100 km | 4.5 l/100 km |
| 2019–present | ST 1.0 PowerShift (155 hp) | 7.4 s | 210 km/h | not measured | not measured | 6.3 l/100 km |
| 2019–present | 1.5 MT (120 hp) | 10.3 s | 185 km/h | 5.7 l/100 km | 4.8 l/100 km | 5 l/100 km |
| 2019–present | 1.5 MT (200 hp) | 6.7 s | 220 km/h | 7.6 l/100 km | 5 l/100 km | 6 l/100 km |
| 2019–present | 1.0 PowerShift (125 hp) | 10.2 s | 187 km/h | 5.5 l/100 km | 4.1 l/100 km | 4.6 l/100 km |
| 2024 restyling | 1.0 PowerShift (125 hp) | 9.6 s | 190 km/h | not measured | not measured | 6.3 l/100 km |
| 2024 restyling | 1.0 MT (125 hp) | 9.8 s | 191 km/h | not measured | not measured | 6 l/100 km |
| 2024 restyling | 1.0 PowerShift (155 hp) | 8.7 s | 200 km/h | not measured | not measured | 6.3 l/100 km |
| 2024 restyling | ST 1.0 PowerShift (170 hp) | 7.4 s | 210 km/h | not measured | not measured | 6.5 l/100 km |
For maximum performance, the 2019 1.5 MT with 200 hp is the clear choice: it reaches 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds and has a 220 km/h top speed. It is 0.7 seconds quicker and 10 km/h faster than either ST 1.0 PowerShift result, although its combined consumption of 6 l/100 km is 0.3 l/100 km lower than the 2019 ST figure and 0.5 l/100 km lower than the 2024 ST figure.
For measured economy, the 2019 1.0 MT with 125 hp leads at 4.3 l/100 km combined. The 155 hp 1.0 MT consumes only 0.2 l/100 km more while cutting 0–100 km/h time by 0.8 seconds and raising top speed by 9 km/h. That makes the 155 hp Manual a particularly strong balance of pace and consumption.
The 2019 1.0 PowerShift with 125 hp uses 0.3 l/100 km more combined than the equivalent 125 hp Manual and is 0.4 seconds slower to 100 km/h. Its reason for consideration is therefore the 7-speed Robotic gearbox rather than a numerical performance advantage.
Ford Puma dimensions, weight and wheel sizes
Exterior length, width, height, and trunk space are not measured in the supplied data for any Ford Puma version.
| Generation | Version | Kerb weight | Gross weight | Ground clearance | Tank | Wheel sizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997–2001 | 1.4 MT | 1,035 kg | 1,400 kg | not measured | 42 l | not measured |
| 1997–2001 | 1.6 MT | 1,035 kg | 1,400 kg | not measured | 42 l | not measured |
| 1997–2001 | 1.7 MT | 1,040 kg | 1,400 kg | not measured | 42 l | not measured |
| 2019–present | 1.0 MT (125 hp) | 1,280 kg | 1,760 kg | not measured | 42 l | 215/55 R17; 215/50 R18; 225/40 R19 |
| 2019–present | 1.0 MT (155 hp) | 1,280 kg | 1,760 kg | not measured | 42 l | 215/55 R17; 215/50 R18; 225/40 R19 |
| 2019–present | ST 1.0 PowerShift (155 hp) | 1,366 kg | not measured | 164 mm | 42 l | 215/50 R18; 225/40 R19 |
| 2019–present | 1.5 MT (120 hp) | 1,273 kg | 1,845 kg | not measured | 40 l | 215/55 R17; 215/50 R18 |
| 2019–present | 1.5 MT (200 hp) | 1,358 kg | 1,815 kg | not measured | 42 l | not measured |
| 2019–present | 1.0 PowerShift (125 hp) | 1,366 kg | not measured | 164 mm | 42 l | 215/55 R17; 215/50 R18; 225/40 R19 |
| 2024 restyling | 1.0 PowerShift (125 hp) | 1,293 kg | 1,835 kg | 164 mm | 42 l | 215/55 R17; 215/50 R18; 225/40 R19 |
| 2024 restyling | 1.0 MT (125 hp) | 1,241 kg | 1,785 kg | 164 mm | 42 l | 215/55 R17; 215/50 R18; 225/40 R19 |
| 2024 restyling | 1.0 PowerShift (155 hp) | 1,293 kg | 1,835 kg | 164 mm | 42 l | 215/55 R17; 215/50 R18; 225/40 R19 |
| 2024 restyling | ST 1.0 PowerShift (170 hp) | 1,315 kg | 1,850 kg | 164 mm | 42 l | 215/55 R17; 215/50 R18; 225/40 R19 |
Weight per horsepower clarifies the performance hierarchy. The 2019 1.5 MT with 200 hp carries about 6.8 kg per hp, the best figure in the catalogue. The 2024 ST 1.0 PowerShift is next at about 7.7 kg per hp, followed by the first-generation 1.7 MT at about 8.3 kg per hp and the 2019 1.0 MT with 155 hp at about 8.3 kg per hp.
Which Ford Puma version should you buy?
For the best performance, choose the 2019 1.5 MT with 200 hp. Its 320 Nm is the highest torque figure, its 6.7-second acceleration is the quickest, and its 220 km/h top speed is the highest. It also has the strongest power-to-weight result at about 6.8 kg per hp.
For the best balance of speed and measured economy, choose the 2019 1.0 MT with 155 hp. Compared with the 125 hp 1.0 MT, it adds 30 hp and 30 Nm at the same 1,280 kg kerb weight. The improvement reduces acceleration time from 9.8 to 9 seconds, while combined consumption rises by only 0.2 l/100 km.
For the lowest measured combined consumption, choose the 2019 1.0 MT with 125 hp. Its 4.3 l/100 km result is the lowest in the supplied data, and it still provides 210 Nm and a 191 km/h top speed.
For a Diesel engine, the only choice is the 2019 1.5 MT with 120 hp. Its 285 Nm exceeds both 2019 Manual 1.0 Gasoline versions, but its 10.3-second acceleration and 185 km/h top speed are slower than either. Combined consumption is 5 l/100 km.
For a Robotic gearbox in the 2024-restyled SUV, the 155 hp 1.0 PowerShift is the numerical sweet spot. It has the same 1,293 kg kerb weight and 6.3 l/100 km combined consumption as the 125 hp 1.0 PowerShift, yet adds 30 hp and 67 Nm and reaches 100 km/h 0.9 seconds sooner. The ST 1.0 PowerShift adds another 15 hp and cuts a further 1.3 seconds from the acceleration time, but combined consumption rises by 0.2 l/100 km.
For the first-generation Mini 3-doors model, choose the 1.7 MT if performance matters. Against the 1.4 MT, it adds 35 hp, reaches 100 km/h 2.7 seconds sooner, and raises top speed by 23 km/h for only 5 kg of additional kerb weight. Fuel consumption, ground clearance, wheel sizes, and CO₂ are not measured for any first-generation version, so those criteria cannot be compared from the available figures.
No price, sale listing, engine-oil, wet-belt, reliability, or engine-problem data is provided. Those subjects therefore cannot be used to justify choosing one Ford Puma version over another.