Ford Bronco Sport vs Ford Escape (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$1,995

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

Bronco Sport Big Bend 4WD vs Escape Active FWD
Measure	Bronco Sport	Escape	Winner
MSRP + destination	$33,840	$31,845	Escape
Horsepower	180 hp	180 hp	About the same
Torque	190 lb-ft to 200 lb-ft	199 lb-ft	N/A
MPG combined	27 mpg	30 mpg	Escape
Cargo, max	65.2 cu ft	65.4 cu ft	About the same
Cargo, seats up	32.5 cu ft	37.5 cu ft	Escape
Rear legroom	36.9 in	40.7 in	Escape
Front legroom	42.4 in	42.4 in	About the same
Length	173.1 in	180.5 in	Not scored
Width	74.3 in	74.1 in	Not scored
Curb weight	3,458 lb	3,283 lb	Not scored
Towing	2,200 lb	2,000 lb	Bronco Sport
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	7.8 in	7.5 in	About the same
0-60 mph	7.4 s estimate	7.8 s estimate	Bronco Sport
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

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
Bronco Sport Big Bend 4WD $31,845	Escape Active AWD $31,750	$95
Escape Active FWD $30,350	Bronco Sport Big Bend 4WD $31,845	$1,495

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

Escape costs $2,848 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Escape wins.

Bronco Sport wins if MPG weight is 1 or less.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.