Ford Bronco vs Jeep Wrangler (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$1,960
- Bronco: 15 hp more, 0.6 in more rear legroom.
- Wrangler: $1,960 cheaper, 0.3 s quicker to 60.
- Bronco wins 7 of 11 measures.
| Measure | Bronco | Wrangler | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $42,490 | $40,530 | Wrangler |
| Horsepower | 300 hp | 285 hp | Bronco |
| Torque | 325 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft to 295 lb-ft | N/A |
| MPG combined | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | About the same |
| Cargo, max | 83.0 cu ft | 31.7 cu ft to 72.4 cu ft | N/A |
| Cargo, seats up | 38.3 cu ft | 12.9 cu ft | Bronco |
| Rear legroom | 36.3 in | 35.7 in | Bronco |
| Front legroom | 43.1 in | 41.2 in | Bronco |
| Length | 165.0 in to 189.4 in | 166.8 in | N/A |
| Width | 79.5 in | 73.9 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,504 lb | 4,003 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 3,500 lb | 2,000 lb | Bronco |
| Seats | 5 | 4 | Bronco |
| Ground clearance | 13.1 in | 9.7 in | Bronco |
| 0-60 mph | 6.1 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 Base Style 4WD $40,495 | Wrangler 4 Door Sport S 4WD $41,440 | $945 |
| Wrangler 2 Door Sport 4WD $36,035 | Bronco Base Style 4WD $40,495 | $4,460 |
Cost to run
Wrangler costs $1,960 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Bronco | Wrangler |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $42,490 | $40,530 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $2,021 | $2,021 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $12,126 | $12,126 |
| Total, 6 years | $54,616 | $52,656 |
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 | Wrangler | 5% |
| MPG | About the same | |
| Power | Bronco | 5% |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | Bronco | 43% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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