Chevrolet Traverse vs Ford Bronco (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$305
- Traverse: 3 mpg better, 28 hp more.
- Bronco: 15.4 cu ft more seats-up cargo, 6.3 in more clearance.
- Traverse wins 7 of 13 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Traverse | Bronco | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $42,795 | $42,490 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 328 hp | 300 hp | Traverse |
| Torque | 326 lb-ft | 325 lb-ft | About the same |
| MPG combined | 22 mpg | 19 mpg | Traverse |
| Cargo, max | 97.6 cu ft | 83.0 cu ft | Traverse |
| Cargo, seats up | 22.9 cu ft | 38.3 cu ft | Bronco |
| Rear legroom | 41.5 in | 36.3 in | Traverse |
| Front legroom | 44.3 in | 43.1 in | Traverse |
| Length | 204.5 in | 165.0 in to 189.4 in | N/A |
| Width | 79.6 in | 79.5 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,504 lb | 4,504 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 5,000 lb | 3,500 lb | Traverse |
| Seats | 7 | 5 | Traverse |
| Ground clearance | 6.8 in | 13.1 in | Bronco |
| 0-60 mph | 6.2 s estimate | 6.1 s estimate | About the same |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Traverse LT FWD $40,800 | Bronco 2-Door 4WD $40,795 | $5 |
| Bronco Base Style 4WD $40,495 | Traverse LT FWD $40,800 | $305 |
Cost to run
Traverse costs $1,349 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Traverse | Bronco |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $42,795 | $42,490 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,745 | $2,021 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $10,473 | $12,126 |
| Total, 6 years | $53,268 | $54,616 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Traverse wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | Traverse | 14% |
| Power | Traverse | 9% |
| Space | Traverse | 15% |
| Towing | Traverse | 30% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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