Face-Off: Ford Bronco Sport vs. Subaru Forester

Battle of the small, outdoorsy SUVs

Jon Linkov, Consumer Reports Autos Editor.

By Jon Linkov
Autos Editor

Updated September 8, 2022

Ford Bronco Sport and a Subaru Forester — The Ford Bronco Sport takes on the Subaru Forester.

In the world of look-alike small SUVs, the Ford Bronco Sport and Subaru Forester stand out by promising to take you away from the pack. Each automaker touts its SUV’s off-road readiness. They swap acceleration numbers and handling acumen with talk of adventure, versatility, and the promise to tackle rougher terrain than competitors.

In reality, buyers will spend the vast majority of their time driving these SUVs on public roads, not out in the wilderness. That’s why Consumer Reports’ auto experts have put them both through more than 50 tests and evaluations to find out their strengths and weaknesses. Think of them as wearing hiking boots every day, so that you’re always ready for adventure.

Buyers have told us what they want to know about the vehicles they are considering: What kind of mileage do they get? How easy are they to get into and out of? Which ones have the best mix of ride and handling capabilities?

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Jon Linkov

Jon Linkov is the deputy auto editor at Consumer Reports. He has been with CR since 2002, covering varied automotive topics including buying and leasing, maintenance and repair, ownership, reliability, used cars, and electric vehicles. He manages CR’s lineup of special interest publications, hosts CR’s “Talking Cars” podcast, and writes and edits content for CR’s online and print products. An avid cyclist, Jon also enjoys driving his ’80s-era sports car and instructing at track days.