A comparison of engines and performance
The Ford Bronco offers engine choices with a higher level of performance than the Bronco Sport. The Bronco comes with a standard 2.3-liter inline four-cylinder engine with 300 horsepower, and offers an available 2.7-liter twin-turbo V6 with 330 horsepower. The output in both engines is managed by a 10-speed automatic transmission, although a seven-speed manual is available with the smaller engine. Every Ford Bronco comes with four-wheel drive and an independent front suspension system. Available performance upgrades in the Bronco include electronic locking front and rear differentials, 35-inch mud-terrain tires and a sway-bar-disconnect feature.
The Ford Bronco Sport comes with a standard 1.5-liter turbocharged engine that delivers 180 horsepower, while also offering a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that can generate 250 horsepower. Both are connected to an eight-speed automatic transmission and the more powerful 2.0-liter engine comes with paddle shifters mounted on the steering wheel. Available off-road upgrades in the Bronco Sport include a 1.0-inch suspension lift for extra ground clearance and stronger dampers.
A comparison of sizes and dimensions
Overall, the Ford Bronco is quite a bit larger than the Bronco Sport. The two-door Ford Bronco is 173.7 inches in length while the Heritage Edition trim is 36.8 inches longer than the entry-level Bronco Sport. That Bronco Sport trim is also 10 inches and 1.5 inches shorter than the two-door Bronco, so the Bronco provides more interior space.
In addition, the Ford Bronco provides 13.1 inches of ground clearance on the Raptor trim while the Ford Bronco Sport with all-terrain tires comes with 8.8 inches of ground clearance, so the Bronco comes out ahead in that comparsion. However, one advantage of the Ford Bronco Sport's smaller size is that it gives you up to 30 MPG on the highway, so it's more fuel-efficient than the Ford Bronco.
A comparison of interiors
The Ford Bronco allows you to take off the doors and the roof so you can have an outstanding open-air experience. An advantage the Ford Bronco has over the Jeep® Wrangler is that, when you remove the doors and the roof, you get to keep the safety and convenience of your mirrors.The Bronco also has a rack that's built into the top of the dashboard, providing a good place to store smartphones and other smaller items. The Bronco offers available off-road accessories like rubberized flooring and marine-grade vinyl upholstery, while genuine leather seating surfaces are available as optional upgrades.
The Bronco Sport comes with a surprising amount of interior space and the roof line is elevated in the back, which creates extra headroom. The cargo area can be equipped with a helpful slide-out table that serves as an interior workspace. The Bronco Sport offers a 400-watt power inverter, and LED lights that provide overhead lighting. Like the Bronco, the Bronco Sport offers available rubberized flooring and upholstery that's easy to clean after a muddy day on the trails.
A comparison of technology
Both the Ford Bronco and the Bronco Sport come with Ford's SYNC®4 software, and in the case of the Bronco, it governs a 12.0-inch touch screen. The system provides Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ and it can be upgraded with a more powerful Bang & Olufsen stereo system. The Bronco Sport has an edge over the Bronco in the tech department, because it comes with a standard 13.2-inch touch screen, along with wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™.
