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The Ford Puma is 4.2m long, putting it almost exactly between the Ford Fiesta and Focus. Finding a parking space or navigating tight city streets won’t be an issue in the Puma, and reversing is made easier by standard-fit parking sensors. The Puma is longer and wider than the Ford Ecosport SUV, but not quite as tall.

It’s the ideal car if you’ve outgrown a Fiesta. Only your tall friends might complain about rear-seat headroom as, despite the swoopy roofline, there’s still a good amount of space back there. The Puma’s wheelbase is almost 10cm longer than the Fiesta, with the result being additional legroom. Okay, so the Puma isn’t quite as spacious in the back as a Renault Captur or Skoda Kamiq, but it’ll be decent enough for most passengers.

The Puma’s boot wins back points. Not only is it bigger than the Fiesta, Ecosport and Focus (it’s about 50% bigger than the Fiesta’s boot), but there’s a hidden party piece. Underneath the boot floor is what Ford calls the MegaBox, an 80-litre storage area that’s great for storing valuables. It’s also designed for muddy boots, as it can be hosed down for easy cleaning.

The Ford Puma is still fairly new so long-term reliability is hard to predict – although the sheer amount of shared parts with the Fiesta means that we can confidently say that most Pumas should be reliable. With lots of Ford dealerships around the country and inexpensive servicing, keeping your Puma in rude health should be pretty painless.

Yes, Ford Pumas seem to hold their value well. Industry experts Cap HPI predict that the Puma will hold roughly 57% of its value after three years and 36,000 miles, which is a little better than the Renault Captur.

The majority of Ford Pumas come with a 1.0-litre petrol engine with mild-hybrid technology, which is able to return over 50mpg. It’s on a par with its main rivals, and a bit ahead of the Nissan Juke. Buy a Puma and your fuel bills should be nice and low.

The Puma is a bit more practical than the Fiesta it’s based on. You get a much bigger boot (around 100 litres more) plus an additional storage box beneath the boot floor. This ‘MegaBox’ is washable, as well, so it’s good for muddy sports equipment or wet dog gear. The curving roofline does cut into rear-seat headroom – the Puma will be fine for children or shorter adults but some passengers may feel cramped in the back.

Overall, we’d say the Puma is better than the Fiesta. You still get the same handling verve and a similarly economical engine, but the Puma is a little more practical than the Fiesta. The Fiesta comes with an entry-level model that’s cheap on insurance, whereas the Puma doesn’t, so if this is a priority then you should choose the Fiesta.