Ford Bronco Sport vs Subaru Crosstrek (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$5,395

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

Bronco Sport Big Bend 4WD vs Crosstrek AWD
Measure	Bronco Sport	Crosstrek	Winner
MSRP + destination	$33,840	$28,445	Crosstrek
Horsepower	180 hp	180 hp	About the same
Torque	190 lb-ft to 200 lb-ft	178 lb-ft	N/A
MPG combined	27 mpg	29 mpg	Crosstrek
Cargo, max	65.2 cu ft	54.7 cu ft	Bronco Sport
Cargo, seats up	32.5 cu ft	19.9 cu ft	Bronco Sport
Rear legroom	36.9 in	36.5 in	About the same
Front legroom	42.4 in	42.9 in	Crosstrek
Length	173.1 in	176.4 in	Not scored
Width	74.3 in	70.9 in	Not scored
Curb weight	3,458 lb	3,296 lb	Not scored
Towing	2,200 lb	1,500 lb	Bronco Sport
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	7.8 in	8.7 in	Crosstrek
0-60 mph	7.4 s estimate	7.1 s estimate	Crosstrek
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	Crosstrek Limited AWD $32,995	$1,150
Crosstrek AWD $26,995	Bronco Sport Big Bend 4WD $31,845	$4,850

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

Crosstrek costs $5,984 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: Bronco Sport wins.

Crosstrek wins if Towing weight is 1 or less.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.