Ford Bronco vs Ford Bronco Sport
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-05 · Specs from the manufacturers and fueleconomy.gov
The short answer
The Bronco is the serious off-roader, with 300–418 hp, 8.4 in of ground clearance and 4,500 lb of towing, from $41,295. The 2027 Bronco Sport is the smaller, cheaper compact SUV: it starts at $32,190, is 16.3 in shorter, makes 180–250 hp and tows up to 2,700 lb. Both come standard with four-wheel drive.
Key differences
- The Bronco Sport starts $9,105 lower (base MSRP $41,295 vs $32,190, before destination).
- The Ford Bronco is 16.3 in longer (189.4 vs 173.1 in).
- Max cargo: 83 cu ft (Ford Bronco) vs 65.2 cu ft (Bronco Sport).
- The Ford Bronco tows up to 4,500 lb, 1,800 lb more.
- Most powerful version: 418 hp (Ford Bronco) vs 250 hp (Bronco Sport).
Bronco vs Bronco Sport specs side by side
| Ford Bronco | Ford Bronco Sport | |
|---|---|---|
| Model year compared | 2026 | 2027 |
| Base MSRP range (excl. destination) | $41,295–$80,990 | $32,190–$37,255 |
| Destination charge | $1,995 | $1,995 |
| Powertrains (hp / torque) | 2.3L EcoBoost I-4: 300 hp / 325 lb-ft · 2.7L EcoBoost V6: 330 hp / 415 lb-ft · 3.0L EcoBoost V6 (Raptor only): 418 hp / 440 lb-ft | 1.5L EcoBoost: 180 hp / 200 lb-ft · 2.0L EcoBoost (Badlands): 250 hp / 280 lb-ft |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy/combined) | 2.3L 10-speed auto 4x4: 18/22/20 mpg · 2.3L 7-speed manual 4x4: 18/21/19 mpg · 2.7L V6 10-speed auto 4x4: 17/17/17 mpg · 2.7L V6 Outer Banks 4x4: 19/21/20 mpg · 2.3L Badlands 10-speed auto 4x4: 17/19/18 mpg · 3.0L V6 Raptor 4x4: 15/16/15 mpg | Not published |
| Seating | 4–5 | Not published |
| Cargo behind rear row | 38.3 cu ft | 32.5 cu ft |
| Max cargo (seats folded) | 83 cu ft | 65.2 cu ft |
| Max towing | 4,500 lb | 2,700 lb |
| AWD / 4WD | Standard | Standard |
| Length | 189.4 in | 173.1 in |
| Width | 75.9 in | 74.3 in |
| Height | 73 in | 70.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.1 in | 105.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.4 in | Not published |
- Ford Bronco: Comes as a 2-door (seats 4) or 4-door (seats 5); 4x4 is standard. Dimension and cargo fields use the Base 4-door with soft top. 2-door Base: 173.7 in long, 71.9 in high, 100.4 in wheelbase, 8.3 in ground clearance, 20.6/52.0 cu ft cargo. 4-door hard top cargo is 35.6/77.6 cu ft (72.9 max on Raptor). Width is mirrors folded (75.9 in on Base, up to 85.7 in on Raptor). Length 189.0–191.0 in and height 73.0–78.6 in across 4-door trims. Ground clearance runs 8.3–13.1 in (Raptor, 37-in tires). Towing is 3,500 lb on non-Raptor models and 4,500 lb on Raptor. MSRPs are the 'Starting At' prices on Ford's configurator. The destination charge comes from the 2026 tab of Ford's destination-charges page. MPG rows are EPA 2026 figures by configuration.
- Bronco Sport: Ford.com currently sells the 2027 model year. 4x4 is standard. The 1.5L is standard on Big Bend, Heritage and Outer Banks and tows 2,200 lb with the Class II Trailer Tow Package. The 2.0L is standard on Badlands and tows 2,700 lb. Badlands (2.0L) measures 173.4 in long and 71.5 in high, with 29.4/60.6 cu ft of cargo; the 1.5L with the Sasquatch package has the same 29.4/60.6 cu ft. Length with the brush guard is 175.1 in. Width is 74.3 in without mirrors and 82.2 in with mirrors. fueleconomy.gov has no 2027 Bronco Sport ratings yet, so mpg is empty; for reference, the 2026 EPA figures are 25/30/27 for the 1.5L, 21/27/23 for the 2.0L and 23/26/24 for the 1.5L Sasquatch. Seating capacity and ground clearance are null because the 2027 ford.com pages I could read did not state them. MSRPs are the configurator's 'Starting At' prices, and the destination charge comes from the 2027 tab of Ford's destination-charges page.
Reliability and known issues
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FAQ
Which is better, the Ford Bronco or the Bronco Sport?
The Bronco is the serious off-roader, with 300–418 hp, 8.4 in of ground clearance and 4,500 lb of towing, from $41,295. The 2027 Bronco Sport is the smaller, cheaper compact SUV: it starts at $32,190, is 16.3 in shorter, makes 180–250 hp and tows up to 2,700 lb. Both come standard with four-wheel drive.
Is the Ford Bronco cheaper than the Bronco Sport?
The Bronco Sport has the lower starting price: the 2026 Ford Bronco starts at $41,295 and tops out at $80,990, and the 2027 Bronco Sport starts at $32,190 and tops out at $37,255. Those are base MSRPs before destination ($1,995 and $1,995), from the manufacturers.
Is the Ford Bronco bigger than the Bronco Sport?
The Ford Bronco is 189.4 in long on a 116.1-in wheelbase; the Bronco Sport is 173.1 in on a 105.1-in wheelbase. Maximum cargo space is 83 vs 65.2 cu ft.
Which tows more, the Ford Bronco or the Bronco Sport?
The Ford Bronco: up to 4,500 lb vs 2,700 lb, properly equipped, per the manufacturers.
Related comparisons
Sources
- Ford — 2026 Bronco Technical Specifications (2/18/26 V1.0)
- Ford.com — Build Your 2026 Bronco (model select)
- Ford.com — Destination & Delivery Charges
- fueleconomy.gov — 2026 Ford Bronco (EPA)
- Ford.com — Build Your 2027 Bronco Sport (model select)
- Ford.com — 2027 Bronco Sport Big Bend
- Ford.com — 2027 Bronco Sport Outer Banks
- Ford.com — 2027 Bronco Sport Badlands
"Not published" means the manufacturer has not released that figure for this model year; CarWhere does not estimate missing specs.
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