Since its highly lauded return in 2021, the Ford Bronco has garnered praise for its outstanding off-road capability, retro-inspired styling, and everyday usability. However, if you're seeking something more compact and budget-friendly, the Ford Bronco Sport represents an appealing alternative. The Bronco's compact crossover sibling offers comfortable accommodations, flexible cargo capacity, and impressive all-terrain ability.
Shoppers from Virginia Beach to Williamsburg can buy or lease the Ford Bronco and Bronco Sport at Bowditch Ford in Newport News. To help you determine the ideal match for your daily drives, here's a quick look at some of their distinguishing attributes.
Ford Bronco vs. Ford Bronco Sport: Size and Accommodations
Ford Bronco Sport
- L x W x H: 172.7 x 74.3 x 70.2 inches
- Seating: 5
- Headroom front/rear: 41.4 / 41.7 inches
- Legroom front/rear: 42.4 / 36.9 inches
- Max Cargo Capacity: 65.2 cubic feet
The Bronco Sport's size places it on the line between the subcompact and compact crossover segments. That makes it ideal for Suffolk shoppers who want something comfortable and capable while retaining a city-friendly physical footprint. The Bronco Sport's cabin is roomier than many competitors. It offers ample passenger space and a 32.5 cubic-foot cargo area that expands to 65.2 cubic feet with the rear seats folded.
Ford Bronco (4-door)
- L x W x H (inches): 189.4 x 75.9 x 73 inches
- Seating: 5
- Headroom front/rear: 43.3 / 41.1 inches
- Legroom front/rear: 43.1 / 36.3 inches
- Max Cargo Capacity: 83 cubic feet
The Ford Bronco is a midsize SUV with a genuine body-on-frame design. At nearly a foot and a half longer than the Bronco Sport, the four-door Bronco boasts a generous passenger compartment and even more cargo capacity (38.2 to 83 cubic feet). The Ford Bronco is less nimble than the smaller Bronco Sport, and its knobbier all-terrain tires result in more road noise. However, the tradeoff is its immense off-road capability.
The two-door Ford Bronco is similarly sized to the Bronco Sport. However, it has a smaller cargo area and a bit less room for rear passengers.
Ford Bronco vs. Ford Bronco Sport: Performance and Capability
Bronco Sport
Most Ford Bronco Sport models have a 1.5-liter EcoBoost® turbo-three engine (181 horsepower/190 pound-feet of torque), standard four-wheel drive, and five G.O.A.T. modes to help you Go Over All Types of Terrain.
The Badlands trim upgrades to a 2.0-liter EcoBoost® turbo-four (250 horsepower/277 pound-feet of torque), enhanced 4WD, and additional G.O.A.T. modes. It also includes off-road-tuned suspension, all-terrain tires, bash plates, and tech features like Ford Trail Control and a 360-degree camera system.
New for 2025, the Sasquatch package adds wider fender flares, upgraded suspension, extra body protection, fender tie-down points, and more.
Bronco (4dr)
The Ford Bronco has a more potent 2.3-liter EcoBoost® engine (300 horsepower/325 pound-feet of torque), plus a Shift-on-the-Fly 4x4 system with a 2-speed transfer case and your choice of a seven-speed manual or 10-speed automatic transmission. For an even livelier experience, a 2.7-liter twin-turbo V6 (330 horsepower/415 pound-feet of torque) is standard in Wildtrak and available for other tiers.
The Ford Bronco SUV offers abundant off-road-focused equipment. Depending on the trim or package, you can get features like:
- High-speed Off-road Suspension Systems (H.O.S.S.) 1.0, 2.0, or 3.0
- FOX shocks
- Front/Rear Electronic-Locking Differentials
- Dana™ AdvanTEK® locking axles
- Disconnecting stabilizer bar
- Up to 8 G.O.A.T. modes
- Heavy-duty bumpers/bash plates
- Ford Trail Control, Trail 1-Pedal Drive
Ford Bronco vs. Ford Bronco Sport: Feature Availability
Because its primary focus is daily drivability, the Bronco Sport has a more traditional trim roster centered on comfort and convenience amenities. The Ford Bronco differentiates its trim levels by performance equipment, while the various seating and cabin upgrades are accessible via optional packages. For example, the Bronco Sport comes standard with Ford Co-Pilot360™ driver aids. While the Bronco's base trim includes forward collision mitigation, the remaining Co-Pilot360™ technologies are reserved for the "Mid" and "High" packages.
Test-Drive New Ford SUVs near Hampton and Yorktown
Get in touch with Bowditch Ford for more information about the Ford Bronco and Ford Bronco Sport, including their configuration options, financing offers, and available reservation opportunities. Would you like to explore the accommodations, amenities, and performance for yourself? We welcome you to visit us in Newport News for a test drive. It will be our pleasure to assist you.