2021 Ford Bronco Sport vs. Its Competition

2021 Ford Bronco Sport
Robert Duffer Robert Duffer Senior Editor

Based on the front-wheel drive Ford Escape, the Ford Bronco Sport climbs a middle ground between the sedate compact crossover and the larger Bronco all-terrain conqueror.

The Jeep Cherokee and the Jeep Compass can be optioned as overlanders to occupy a similar space as the Bronco Sport, and they can all take on the Wrangler for the urban and suburban crowd that may foray off-road on occasion.

Any Subaru crossover appeals to a similar set, but the Crosstrek better compares to the Bronco Sport than the wagon-like proportions of the Subaru Outback.

2021 Ford Bronco Sport2021 Ford Bronco Sport
2021 Ford Escape2021 Ford Escape
2021 Ford Bronco2021 Ford Bronco
2021 Jeep Cherokee2021 Jeep Cherokee
2021 Jeep Wrangler2021 Jeep Wrangler
2021 Subaru Crosstrek Limited, left, and Sport, right2021 Subaru Crosstrek
Quick Specs
7.5
The 2021 Ford Bronco Sport carves out a new all-terrain niche for one of the most beloved off-road names in auto history.
7.0
The 2021 Ford Escape is the softer side of the Blue Oval’s small crossover 1-2 combo.
7.0
The 2021 Ford Bronco SUV transforms the burden of the past into a modern marvel.
5.7
The 2021 Jeep Cherokee prioritizes off-road capability beyond all else.
5.2
The 2021 Jeep Wrangler SUV is an iconic off-roader that endures because it’s capable and cool.
6.0
The 2021 Subaru Crosstrek flexes a more potent available powertrain but still prioritizes safety and capability.
MSRP From     
$27,215$25,555$28,500$27,890$29,370$22,245
Gas Mileage     
21 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy23 MPG City / 37 MPG Hwy16 MPG City / 22 MPG Hwy18 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy13 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy22 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy
Engine     
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-3Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-3Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4Regular Unleaded I-4Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4Regular Unleaded H-4
EPA Class     
N/ASmall SUV 2WDN/ASmall SUV 2WDN/ASmall SUV 4WD
Style Name     
Base 4x4S FWDBase 2 Door 4x4Freedom FWD80th Anniversary 4x4 *Ltd Avail*Manual
Drivetrain     
Four Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFour Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFour Wheel DriveAll Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity     
554545
Passenger Doors     
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Body Style     
Sport UtilitySport UtilitySport UtilitySport UtilitySport UtilitySport Utility
Transmission     
Automatic w/ODAutomatic w/ODManual w/ODAutomatic w/ODAutomatic w/ODManual w/OD
Detailed Spec Comparison
 2021 Ford Bronco Sport vs. 2021 Ford Escape2021 Ford Bronco Sport vs. 2021 Ford Bronco2021 Ford Bronco Sport vs. 2021 Jeep Cherokee2021 Ford Bronco Sport vs. 2021 Jeep Wrangler2021 Ford Bronco Sport vs. 2021 Subaru Crosstrek