Ford Bronco Sport vs Subaru Forester (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$2,395

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

Bronco Sport Big Bend 4WD vs Forester AWD
Measure	Bronco Sport	Forester	Winner
MSRP + destination	$33,840	$31,445	Forester
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	Forester
Cargo, max	65.2 cu ft	74.4 cu ft	Forester
Cargo, seats up	32.5 cu ft	29.6 cu ft	Bronco Sport
Rear legroom	36.9 in	39.4 in	Forester
Front legroom	42.4 in	43.3 in	Forester
Length	173.1 in	183.3 in	Not scored
Width	74.3 in	72.0 in	Not scored
Curb weight	3,458 lb	3,510 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	Forester
0-60 mph	7.4 s estimate	8.6 s published	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	Forester Premier AWD $31,995	$150
Forester AWD $29,995	Bronco Sport Big Bend 4WD $31,845	$1,850

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

Forester costs $2,984 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.

Forester wins if Towing weight is 4 or less.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.