2023 Ford Bronco vs. Jeep Wrangler - Side-by-Side Model Comparison
Now that the highly-anticipated Ford Bronco is making 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.
Bronco vs Wrangler
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2023 Ford Bronco 4-Door |
VS |
2023 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4-Door Hardtop |
| $37,745 ✓ |
MSRP* |
$39,675 |
| 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 ✓ |
Combined Fuel Economy1 |
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 |
| 5 stars ✓ |
NHTSA Crash Test Rating (Overall)2 |
4 stars |
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, as well as a price advantage.
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 wins with fuel economy too, and economy ratings are the same for the manual and automatic options.
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 add 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. The Broco gives you a safety advantage too, with a higher overall NHTSA crash test rating.
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.
*Current MSRP for base vehicle. Excludes destination/delivery fee plus government fees and taxes, any finance charges, any dealer processing charge, any electronic filing charge, and any emission testing charge. Optional equipment not included. Starting A, Z and X Plan price is for qualified, eligible customers and excludes document fee, destination/delivery charge, taxes, title and registration. Not all vehicles qualify for A, Z or X Plan. All Mustang Shelby GT350® and Shelby® GT350R prices exclude gas guzzler tax.
1EPA-estimated city/hwy mpg for the model indicated. See fueleconomy.gov for fuel economy of other engine/transmission combinations. Actual mileage will vary. On plug-in hybrid models and electric models, fuel economy is stated in MPGe. MPGe is the EPA equivalent measure of gasoline fuel efficiency for electric mode operation.
2Source: https://www.nhtsa.gov/ratings
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