2025 Ford Bronco vs. Bronco Sport Comparison with Specs, Price, & Photos

Ever since the rebirth of the legendary Bronco nameplate, enthusiasts from all across the country have been drawn to Ford dealers to experience exactly what these two rugged SUVs have to offer. If you’ve been curious about the key differences between the compact Bronco Sport and the iconic full-size Bronco -- Germain Ford of Beavercreek is here to help. You’ll learn all about what makes the Bronco and Bronco Sport the best choice for your lifestyle. Let’s begin!

2025 Bronco vs Bronco Sport - Quick Comparison

To begin our comparison, let’s take a quick glance at some basic specifications for both models. The smaller Bronco Sport offers a lower starting price compared to its larger sibling. While the Bronco Sport offers two engine choices, the Bronco has a total of three for drivers to choose from. Both models have options to suit the needs of virtually any type of driving habit. However, the larger Bronco offers your choice of either 2-door or 4-door body styles along with both fixed and removable roof options. No matter the size of your thirst for adventure, there’s a Ford Bronco or Bronco Sport that’s perfectly suited to your lifestyle.

Interior Dimensions Compared

Shifting our attention towards the interiors of both models, both the Bronco and Bronco Sport have some key differences between them. For comparison purposes, we’ve chosen the Bronco 4-Door with the soft top. It’s worth noting that when equipped with the hard top, overall headroom across both rows of seating is slightly reduced. In the front seats, the Bronco has the advantage in terms of both headroom and legroom. Back seat passengers have slightly more room to stretch out in the Bronco Sport. While both offer seating for 5 passengers and very similar passenger volumes, it’s the larger Bronco that has a sizable advantage when it comes to maximum cargo capacity.

Exterior Dimensions Compared

Looking next at the exterior measurements of both SUVs, the differences don’t come as much of a surprise. Across all categories, the 4-door Bronco Soft Top is larger than the smaller Bronco Sport. Remember, the Bronco is also available with a 2-door configuration. Bronco 2-door variants share the same vehicle width, front/rear track, and height as the 4-door while offering a shorter wheelbase and nearly 17 fewer inches in overall length.

The smaller Bronco Sport allows Ford to offer a more efficient off-roader that’s also easier to parallel park. In order to save space and weight, the Bronco Sport is built using unibody construction. This construction technique requires that the roof provide some of the structural rigidity needed to take the Bronco Sport off-road. This is why the Bronco Sport isn’t available with a soft top, it needs its roof.

The Bronco uses body-on-frame construction, which doesn’t incorporate body components as a means of providing rigidity. This technique is heavier, but Ford makes up for this (and then some) by offering more powerful engines for the full-size Bronco. This construction also allows Ford to offer removable doors and a soft top for the Bronco. There are quite a few configurations for the roof, and even more are available in the form of official Ford accessories, including things like the Bimini soft top, a mesh top that lets in air while still providing shade.

Ford Bronco Key Features

• Available in classic two-door and four-door body styles with optional removable roof sections
• Choice of standard 2.3L EcoBoost® 4-cylinder (275 horsepower / 315 lb-ft of torque) or optional 2.7L EcoBoost® V6 (315 horsepower / 410 lb-ft of torque) engines, Bronco Raptor includes standard 3.0-liter EcoBoost® V6 (418 horsepower / 440 lb-ft of torque)
• Choice of segment-first 7-speed manual and available 10-speed automatic transmissions
• Available Advanced 4x4 with Automatic On-Demand Engagement and Trail Control™ for Off-Road
• Standard segment-exclusive 12-inch SYNC® 4 system with over-the-air updates and FordPass Performance app with off-road navigation
• Available best-in-class 11.6-inch ground clearance, maximum 29-degree breakover angle, and 37.2-degree departure angle
• 7 individual trim levels featuring 10 color choices and more than 200 dealer-installed accessories

Ford Bronco Sport Key Features

• Standard 1.5-liter EcoBoost® (180 horsepower / 200 lb-ft of torque) or available 2.0-liter EcoBoost® (238 horsepower / 277 lb-ft of torque) with standard 8-speed automatic transmission and 4X4 system
• Terrain Management System with up to seven G.O.A.T. (Goes Over Any Terrain) Modes
• SYNC® 4 with 13.2-inch LCD touchscreen and FordPass Connect™ with 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot
• Optional easy-to-clean cloth bucket seats with zippered pockets and MOLLE straps on front-row seatbacks
• Available front 180-degree front camera with split-view and washer
• Optional 10-speaker B&O® Sound System
• Standard Ford Co-Pilot360™ Assist+ safety technologies