Ford Bronco vs Subaru Ascent (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$245

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

Bronco Base Style 4WD vs Ascent Premium AWD
Measure	Bronco	Ascent	Winner
MSRP + destination	$42,490	$42,245	About the same
Horsepower	300 hp	260 hp	Bronco
Torque	325 lb-ft	277 lb-ft	Bronco
MPG combined	19 mpg	22 mpg	Ascent
Cargo, max	83.0 cu ft	75.6 cu ft	Bronco
Cargo, seats up	38.3 cu ft	42.1 cu ft	Ascent
Rear legroom	36.3 in	38.6 in	Ascent
Front legroom	43.1 in	42.2 in	Bronco
Length	165.0 in to 189.4 in	196.8 in	N/A
Width	79.5 in	71.7 in	Not scored
Curb weight	4,504 lb	4,449 lb	Not scored
Towing	3,500 lb	5,000 lb	Ascent
Seats	5	8	Ascent
Ground clearance	13.1 in	8.7 in	Bronco
0-60 mph	6.1 s estimate	6.8 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

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
Bronco Base Style 4WD $40,495	Ascent Premium 7-Passenger AWD $40,795	$300
Ascent Premium AWD $40,795	Bronco 2-Door 4WD $40,795	$0

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

Ascent costs $1,899 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: Ascent wins.

Bronco wins if Towing weight is 1 or less.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.