Jeep Cherokee vs Ford Bronco Sport
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MSRP$35,000 | MSRP$31,695 |
Listings534 | Listings1205 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryThe Jeep Cherokee returns for the 2026 model year after a two-year hiatus. It’s once again a compact crossover SUV aimed at popular models such as the Honda CR-V and the Toyota RAV4, but features more traditional styling than its predecessor. That’s not the only thing about the Cherokee that got a major rethink, because this is also the first Cherokee—and the only current North American-market Jeep—with a hybrid powertrain. Verdict: The redesigned Cherokee successfully merges traditional Jeep styling with the winning template for mainstream crossover SUVs. | |
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 | |
Engine1.6L 210 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine1.5L 180 hp I3 |
Drive Train4X4 | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower180 hp @ 6000 rpm |
EV Battery Capacity1.08 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City39 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway35 | MPG Highway30 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.6L 210 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine Name1.5L 180 hp I3 |
Torque | Torque200 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower180 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain4X4 | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity1.08 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City39 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway35 | MPG Highway30 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space33.6 cu ft | Cargo Space32.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight4295 lbs | Curb Weight3458 lbs |
Height67.5 in | Height70.4 in |
Length188.1 in | Length173.0 in |
Width83.6 in | Width82.2 in |
Wheelbase113.0 in | Wheelbase105.1 in |
Maximum Payload850 lbs | Maximum Payload1170 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity2200 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $35,000 | $31,695 |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Expert reviews | 7.0 out of 10Read full review | 7.8 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The Jeep Cherokee returns for the 2026 model year after a two-year hiatus. It’s once again a compact crossover SUV aimed at popular models such as the Honda CR-V and the Toyota RAV4, but features more traditional styling than its predecessor. That’s not the only thing about the Cherokee that got a major rethink, because this is also the first Cherokee—and the only current North American-market Jeep—with a hybrid powertrain. Verdict: The redesigned Cherokee successfully merges traditional Jeep styling with the winning template for mainstream crossover SUVs. | 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 | 1.6L 210 hp I4 Hybrid | 1.5L 180 hp I3 |
Drive Train | 4X4 | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 180 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 1.08 kWh | |
MPG City | 39 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 35 | 30 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.6L 210 hp I4 Hybrid | 1.5L 180 hp I3 |
Torque | 200 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm | |
Horsepower | 180 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
Drivetrain | 4X4 | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 1.08 kWh | |
MPG City | 39 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 35 | 30 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 33.6 cu ft | 32.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4295 lbs | 3458 lbs |
Height | 67.5 in | 70.4 in |
Length | 188.1 in | 173.0 in |
Width | 83.6 in | 82.2 in |
Wheelbase | 113.0 in | 105.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 850 lbs | 1170 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | 2200 lbs |
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