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2026 Ford Bronco vs. 2026 Ford Bronco Sport Comparison

See how the 2026 Ford Bronco and 2026 Ford Bronco Sport performed in our rigorous, independent road tests. Our experts evaluate hundreds of vehicles annually at our 327-acre testing facility, putting each model through over 50 data-driven assessments—including braking, emergency handling, fuel economy, and cabin noise. Review our side-by-side comparison of tested specifications, real-world fuel efficiency, and crash-test safety ratings to see which is the best for reliability, performance, and more.

Comparing 2 Models

Bronco 2026

Off-road focused SUVs

2026 Ford Bronco

$40,795 - $79,995

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Bronco Sport 2026

Subcompact SUVs

2026 Ford Bronco Sport

$31,845 - $37,265

All Test Results
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About
About
The boxy Bronco midsized SUV is an off-roader that comes in two- and four-door configurations, with a standard soft top and an available removable hardtop. All versions have 4WD and removable doors. A 2.3-liter turbo four-cylinder is standard; the 2....
 
The Bronco Sport is derived from the Escape compact SUV and has rugged styling. Most versions come with a 180-hp, turbo three-cylinder that packs decent punch but vibrates annoyingly at very low engine revs. We got 25 mpg overall with our Outer Banks...
Highs
Highs
Green Checkmark Icon Off-road ability
Green Checkmark Icon Acceleration
Green Checkmark Icon Character
 
Green Checkmark Icon Agility
Green Checkmark Icon Braking
Green Checkmark Icon User-friendly controls
Green Checkmark Icon Character
Lows
Lows
Red 'X' Icon Braking
Red 'X' Icon Fuel economy
Red 'X' Icon Wind noise
 
Red 'X' Icon Engine vibration at low revs
Red 'X' Icon Limited driver’s seat adjustments
Red 'X' Icon Ride
Road Test Score
Road Test Score
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Reliability
Reliability
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Owner Satisfaction
Owner Satisfaction
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Overview

Body Styles
Body Styles

2-door SUV, 4-door SUV

 

4-door SUV

Trim Lines
Trim Lines

Stroppe Edition, Outer Banks, Base, Badlands, Big Bend, Raptor, Heritage

 

Badlands, Big Bend, Free Wheeling, Heritage, Outer Banks

Base Price Range
Base Price Range

$40,795 - $79,995

 

$31,845 - $37,265

Drive Wheels
Drive Wheels

4WD

 

4WD

Seating Capacity
Seating Capacity

2 Front, 3 Rear

 

2 Front, 3 Rear

Engines/Motors
Engines/Motors

3-liter V6 turbo (418 hp); 2.7-liter V6 turbo (330 hp); 2.3-liter 4 turbo (300 hp); 2.3-liter 4 turbo (275 hp); 2.7-liter V6 turbo (315 hp)

 

1.5-liter 3 turbo (180 hp); 2-liter 4 turbo (250 hp)

Transmissions Available
Transmissions Available

10-speed Automatic, 7-speed Manual

 

8-speed Automatic

Performance

Comfort & Convenience

Fuel Economy & Range

Vehicle Safety

Specification

Warranty

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