Ford Ranger vs Ford Bronco Sport
Overview | |
Years produced1983-2011 | Years produced2021-Present |
MSRP$32,720 | MSRP$31,695 |
Listings9437 | Listings9628 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryWhile Ford outsells all other brands with its full-size pickup trucks, it's dead last in the midsize class. The Ranger, once the king of small trucks, sold terribly after Ford relaunched it for the 2019 model year. The smaller Maverick outsold the Ranger by three to one in 2023. For 2024, the new Ranger brings more of everything—power, tech, refinement, space, and most importantly, choice. Is it too late for Ford to catch up? We tested a Ranger XLT to find out. Verdict: With new V6 engines and a Raptor trim, the 2024 Ford Ranger offers greater choice and capability to finally match the Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon, Nissan Frontier, and Toyota Tacoma. | |
Reviews SummaryLaunched for the 2021 model year, the Ford Bronco Sport is a compact crossover SUV that combines the platform of the Ford Escape with the styling and off-road focus of its namesake. Ford doubles down on that for 2025, adding new option packages to further increase off-road capability, along with tech, styling, and interior updates. Verdict: The Bronco Sport was designed primarily with off-road enthusiasts in mind, but it’s still a good all-around crossover. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.3L 270 hp I4 | Engine1.5L 180 hp I3 |
Drive Train4X2 | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower180 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City21 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway25 | MPG Highway30 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.3L 270 hp I4 | Engine Name1.5L 180 hp I3 |
Torque | Torque200 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower180 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain4X2 | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City21 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway25 | MPG Highway30 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Bed Length59.6 in | Bed Length |
Cargo Space | Cargo Space32.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight4203 lbs | Curb Weight3458 lbs |
Height74.0 in | Height70.4 in |
Length210.6 in | Length173.0 in |
Width86.7 in | Width82.2 in |
Wheelbase128.7 in | Wheelbase105.1 in |
Maximum Payload1805 lbs | Maximum Payload1170 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity7500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity2200 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1983-2011 | 2021-Present |
MSRP | $32,720 | $31,695 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.2 out of 10Read full review | 7.8 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | While Ford outsells all other brands with its full-size pickup trucks, it's dead last in the midsize class. The Ranger, once the king of small trucks, sold terribly after Ford relaunched it for the 2019 model year. The smaller Maverick outsold the Ranger by three to one in 2023. For 2024, the new Ranger brings more of everything—power, tech, refinement, space, and most importantly, choice. Is it too late for Ford to catch up? We tested a Ranger XLT to find out. Verdict: With new V6 engines and a Raptor trim, the 2024 Ford Ranger offers greater choice and capability to finally match the Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon, Nissan Frontier, and Toyota Tacoma. | Launched for the 2021 model year, the Ford Bronco Sport is a compact crossover SUV that combines the platform of the Ford Escape with the styling and off-road focus of its namesake. Ford doubles down on that for 2025, adding new option packages to further increase off-road capability, along with tech, styling, and interior updates. Verdict: The Bronco Sport was designed primarily with off-road enthusiasts in mind, but it’s still a good all-around crossover. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.3L 270 hp I4 | 1.5L 180 hp I3 |
Drive Train | 4X2 | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 180 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
MPG City | 21 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 25 | 30 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.3L 270 hp I4 | 1.5L 180 hp I3 |
Torque | 200 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm | |
Horsepower | 180 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
Drivetrain | 4X2 | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 25 | 30 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Bed Length | 59.6 in | |
Cargo Space | 32.5 cu ft | |
Curb Weight | 4203 lbs | 3458 lbs |
Height | 74.0 in | 70.4 in |
Length | 210.6 in | 173.0 in |
Width | 86.7 in | 82.2 in |
Wheelbase | 128.7 in | 105.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 1805 lbs | 1170 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 7500 lbs | 2200 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | |
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