Ford Bronco vs Ford Bronco Sport (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$8,650
- Bronco: 120 hp more, 17.8 cu ft more cargo.
- Bronco Sport: $8,650 cheaper, 8 mpg better.
- Bronco wins 7 of 12 measures.
| Measure | Bronco | Bronco Sport | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $42,490 | $33,840 | Bronco Sport |
| Horsepower | 300 hp | 180 hp | Bronco |
| Torque | 325 lb-ft | 190 lb-ft to 200 lb-ft | N/A |
| MPG combined | 19 mpg | 27 mpg | Bronco Sport |
| Cargo, max | 83.0 cu ft | 65.2 cu ft | Bronco |
| Cargo, seats up | 38.3 cu ft | 32.5 cu ft | Bronco |
| Rear legroom | 36.3 in | 36.9 in | Bronco Sport |
| Front legroom | 43.1 in | 42.4 in | Bronco |
| Length | 165.0 in to 189.4 in | 173.1 in | N/A |
| Width | 79.5 in | 74.3 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,504 lb | 3,458 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 3,500 lb | 2,200 lb | Bronco |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 13.1 in | 7.8 in | Bronco |
| 0-60 mph | 6.1 s estimate | 7.4 s estimate | Bronco |
| 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 Base Style 4WD $40,495 | Bronco Sport Badlands 4WD $37,265 | $3,230 |
| Bronco Sport Big Bend 4WD $31,845 | Bronco Base Style 4WD $40,495 | $8,650 |
Cost to run
Bronco Sport costs $12,243 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Bronco | Bronco Sport |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $42,490 | $33,840 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $2,021 | $1,422 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $12,126 | $8,533 |
| Total, 6 years | $54,616 | $42,373 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Bronco wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Bronco Sport | 20% |
| MPG | Bronco Sport | 30% |
| Power | Bronco | 40% |
| Space | Bronco | 21% |
| Towing | Bronco | 37% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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