2025 Ford Bronco vs. Jeep Wrangler - Side-by-Side Model Comparison
Now that the highly anticipated Ford Bronco has made its triumphant return, it's caused quite a stir among off-road enthusiasts. Now that the Bronco is back and more capable than ever before, it's ready to take on one of the most established off-road vehicles in automotive history — the Jeep Wrangler. After such a long hiatus, many critics are skeptical that the new Bronco will be able to contend with the Wrangler. Germain Ford of Beavercreek is here to demonstrate why Jeep shoppers should make the smarter decision and get behind the wheel of the Ford Bronco instead.
Ford Bronco vs Jeep Wrangler
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2025 Ford Bronco Big Bend 4-Door 4x4 |
VS |
2025 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4-Door Hardtop 4x4 |
| $40,370* |
MSRP* |
$36,695* |
| 2.3L Turbo I4 |
Standard Engine |
3.6L V6 |
| 7-Speed Manual |
Standard Transmission |
6-Speed Manual |
| 315 LB-FT |
Standard Torque |
260 LB-FT |
| 20 / 21 / 20 |
MPG (city/hwy/combined)** |
16 / 22 / 19 |
| 2.7L Turbo V6 |
Available Engine |
2.0L Turbo I4 |
| 10-Speed Automatic |
Available Transmission |
8-Speed Automatic |
| 315 HP / 410 LB-FT |
Available Horsepower/Torque |
270 HP / 295 LB-FT |
| 94.7:1 |
Max Crawl Ratio |
84.2:1 |
| 11.5 inches (optional 35-inch tires) |
Max Ground Clearance |
10.8 inches (Sahara) |
| 33.5 inches |
Max Water Fording |
30 inches |
| 116.1 inches |
Wheelbase |
118.4 inches |
| 189.4 inches |
Overall Length |
188.4 inches |
| 38.3 cubic feet |
Cargo Space (Behind 2nd Row) |
31.7 cubic feet |
To give credit where credit is due, it's certainly no easy task to challenge the Jeep Wrangler for the title of off-road champion. However, the Ford Bronco is ready for the challenge. For fairness, we've taken a closer look at the specs of the equivalent four-door hardtop variants of both models. Right from the very start, the Bronco has numerous performance advantages over the Wrangler.
The standard 2.3-liter EcoBoost® 4-cylinder found on the Bronco produces an additional 55 lb-ft of torque compared to the standard 3.6-liter V6 of the Wrangler. Ford also includes a standard class-exclusive 7-speed manual transmission featuring a crawler gear for tricky low-speed off-road maneuvers. The Bronco also tops the Wrangler across all three EPA-measured categories of fuel economy, helping you go the extra mile.
Still craving more muscle? The Bronco has an available 2.7L EcoBoost® V6 paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission, both of which are more sophisticated than the optional powertrain offered on the Wrangler. This impressive combination means that you'll have 40 more horsepower and an additional 105 lb-ft of torque compared to the optional 2.0L Turbo I4 of the Wrangler.
A slightly shorter wheelbase combined with a slightly longer overall length adds up to quite a bit more cargo space in the back. That means you can take more gear with you off-road, definitely a major plus. Off-road is where the Ford Bronco truly excels. When properly equipped, the Bronco offers a higher crawl ratio within its transmission, higher ground clearance, superior water fording abilities, and a shorter wheelbase for easy maneuverability over challenging terrain.
Winner - Ford Bronco
Now that we've crunched the numbers, the new champion of off-road performance is clearly the Ford Bronco. If you've been waiting for your chance to start your own journey in the storied legacy of the Bronco, now is your chance! Our team is standing by to help you choose the Bronco that's best suited for your adventurous lifestyle.
*Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (also referred to as “MSRP”, “Base MSRP”, “Base Price” or the “Starting At” price), excludes destination/delivery charge, taxes, title, license, and registration and/or electronic filing fees, dealer fees, and total of options.
**EPA estimated city/highway MPG based on base engine/transmission configuration. Actual mileage will vary.
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