Ford Bronco vs Ford Mustang (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$7,500
- Bronco: 69.7 cu ft more cargo, 7.3 in more rear legroom.
- Mustang: $7,500 cheaper, 7 mpg better.
- Mustang wins 6 of 12 measures.
| Measure | Bronco | Mustang | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $42,490 | $34,990 | Mustang |
| Horsepower | 300 hp | 315 hp | Mustang |
| Torque | 325 lb-ft | 350 lb-ft | Mustang |
| MPG combined | 19 mpg | 26 mpg | Mustang |
| Cargo, max | 83.0 cu ft | 13.3 cu ft | Bronco |
| Cargo, seats up | 38.3 cu ft | 13.3 cu ft | Bronco |
| Rear legroom | 36.3 in | 29.0 in | Bronco |
| Front legroom | 43.1 in | 44.5 in | Mustang |
| Length | 165.0 in to 189.4 in | 189.4 in | N/A |
| Width | 79.5 in | 75.4 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,504 lb | 3,579 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 3,500 lb | 1,000 lb | Bronco |
| Seats | 5 | 4 | Bronco |
| Ground clearance | 13.1 in | N/A | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 6.1 s estimate | 5.4 s estimate | Mustang |
| 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 | Mustang EcoBoost RWD $40,440 | $55 |
| Mustang EcoBoost Fastback RWD $32,995 | Bronco Base Style 4WD $40,495 | $7,500 |
Cost to run
Mustang costs $10,765 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Bronco | Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $42,490 | $34,990 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $2,021 | $1,477 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $12,126 | $8,862 |
| Total, 6 years | $54,616 | $43,852 |
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 | Mustang | 18% |
| MPG | Mustang | 27% |
| Power | Mustang | 5% |
| Space | Bronco | 84% |
| Towing | Bronco | 71% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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