Ford Bronco Sport vs Jeep Wrangler (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$6,690
- Bronco Sport: $6,690 cheaper, 8 mpg better.
- Wrangler: 105 hp more, 1.6 s quicker to 60.
- Bronco Sport wins 7 of 11 measures.
| Measure | Bronco Sport | Wrangler | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $33,840 | $40,530 | Bronco Sport |
| Horsepower | 180 hp | 285 hp | Wrangler |
| Torque | 190 lb-ft to 200 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft to 295 lb-ft | N/A |
| MPG combined | 27 mpg | 19 mpg | Bronco Sport |
| Cargo, max | 65.2 cu ft | 31.7 cu ft to 72.4 cu ft | N/A |
| Cargo, seats up | 32.5 cu ft | 12.9 cu ft | Bronco Sport |
| Rear legroom | 36.9 in | 35.7 in | Bronco Sport |
| Front legroom | 42.4 in | 41.2 in | Bronco Sport |
| Length | 173.1 in | 166.8 in | Not scored |
| Width | 74.3 in | 73.9 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,458 lb | 4,003 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 2,200 lb | 2,000 lb | Bronco Sport |
| Seats | 5 | 4 | Bronco Sport |
| Ground clearance | 7.8 in | 9.7 in | Wrangler |
| 0-60 mph | 7.4 s estimate | 5.8 s estimate | Wrangler |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bronco Sport Big Bend 4WD $31,845 | Wrangler 2 Door Sport 4WD $36,035 | $4,190 |
| Wrangler 2 Door Sport 4WD $36,035 | Bronco Sport Outer Banks 4WD $35,145 | $890 |
Cost to run
Bronco Sport costs $10,283 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Bronco Sport | Wrangler |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $33,840 | $40,530 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,422 | $2,021 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $8,533 | $12,126 |
| Total, 6 years | $42,373 | $52,656 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Bronco Sport wins.
Wrangler wins if Power weight is 8 or more.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Bronco Sport | 17% |
| MPG | Bronco Sport | 30% |
| Power | Wrangler | 37% |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | Bronco Sport | 9% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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