If you’re looking for a new Ford SUV, you have a few options. One of the best options, of course, is the ever-reliable Ford Bronco. Another great option is the Ford Bronco Sport. But wait, aren’t those two SUVs basically the same thing? Not quite. Both SUVs can handle adventure on all kinds of terrain, but they do have their key differences.
Let’s look at how the 2025 Ford Bronco and Bronco Sport stack up against each other.
How the Ford Bronco and Bronco Sport Compare
Power & Performance
The 2025 Ford Bronco comes with a 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 engine that generates 300 horsepower and 325 lb.-ft. of torque on its lower-level trims. Its higher-level models have an available 2.7L EcoBoost V6 engine or a 3.0L EcoBoost V6 engine, both of which are significantly more powerful and offer more torque for off-roading. It also has two transmission options: a 7-speed manual transmission (standard) and a 10-speed automatic transmission (available). Additionally, it has 4×4 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) and a towing capacity of 3,500 lbs.
Meanwhile, the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport has a 1.5L EcoBoost engine on most of its trims that generates 180 horsepower while getting 25 MPG in the city and 30 MPG on the highway. The Badlands model has a 2.0L EcoBoost engine. Additionally, the Bronco Sport has both a lower amount of horsepower than the Bronco and a lower towing capacity, which sits at 2,200 lbs. on the Big Bend and Outer Banks models. The Badlands models have a maximum towing capacity of 2,700 lbs., which is still lower than the Ford Bronco’s. Like the Bronco, the Bronco Sport has 4×4 AWD. However, the Sport only has one transmission option: an 8-speed automatic transmission. However, it does have expanded durability testing to prove that it can handle a range of terrains.
What do these specs tell us? The most important thing to consider is how far off the beaten track you want to get. In addition to its more robust engine options, the Bronco also has significantly more ground clearance, which allows it to do a lot more tough mudding. On the other hand, the Bronco Sport has a smoother ride and better fuel economy, making it more practical as a daily driver.
Performance Features
Along with the powertrain specs mentioned above, both Broncos also have available performance features that allow them to tackle all types of terrain. For example, the 2025 Bronco has an available High-Performance Off-Road Stability Suspension (HOSS) System that provides robust handling and confident vehicle control in harsh environments with tough terrain. It also has available 35” tires that offer fantastic grip and stability on or off the road, as well as a Stability Bar Disconnect that automatically reconnects to the Bronco when it hits 20 MPH (40 MPH on the Ford Bronco Raptor model).
The Ford Bronco Sport’s available and standard performance features include the available Class II Trailer Tow Package. This tow package includes a hitch receiver and a wiring harness to prepare you to go off road and off course. There’s also the standard Trailer Sway Control, which selectively brakes and adjusts the SUV’s engine power to prevent the trailer from swaying too much, as its name implies.
Once again, the Bronco proves to be a much better choice for diehard overlanders who want the maximum off-road prowess, while the Bronco Sport is better suited to light to moderate off-roading and handles more comfortably on paved roads.
Models & Pricing
Here are the Ford Bronco and Ford Bronco Sport’s current models and their starting MSRPs:
- 2025 Ford Bronco
- Bronco Base: $37,995
- Bronco Big Bend: $40,370
- Bronco Heritage Edition: $49,475
- Bronco Outer Banks: $47,940
- Bronco Badlands: $50,095
- Bronco Stroppe Edition: $75,635
- Bronco Raptor: $90,035
- 2025 Ford Bronco Sport
- Bronco Sport Big Bend: $29,995
- Bronco Sport Heritage: $33,395
- Bronco Sport Free Wheeling: $33,135
- Bronco Sport Outer Banks: $35,295
- Bronco Sport Badlands: $40,115
The Bronco has more models than the Bronco Sport, and its prices start and end in a much higher place. That makes sense, because the Bronco has more power and performance features, but it also makes the Bronco Sport more affordable.
Find Your Ford Bronco or Bronco Sport in Muscatine, IA
These are just samplings of all the amazing features that the Bronco and Bronco Sport offer. If you want to know more about these Ford SUVs and their particular models, reach out to us online or at 563-272-0815. We’ll help you sort through all the models and their available features until you find one that suits you, and we can also help set you up with a test drive so you can get a feel for the difference first-hand.
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