2021 Ford Bronco vs Bronco Sport

With all the buzz and excitement around the release of the Ford Bronco, our World Ford Pensacola team thought it would be beneficial to take the time to go over the differences between the 2021 Ford Bronco vs. Bronco Sport.

While both are vehicles ready to kick up dust and ride over rocky trails like it’s a freshly paved highway, there are some unique aspects to each that may help you decide which one is best for your travels around Pensacola, Crestview, and Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

Ford Bronco vs Bronco Sport: Performance

We could go on and on about the exceptional performance these two SUVs will give you when off-roading. That starts with their standard 4X4 systems and includes available G.O.A.T. Modes™ that let you take these vehicles over most any surface you could find.

The main difference with their performance will come down to their engine specs. With the 2021 Ford Bronco, you can choose between the 270 horsepower 2.3L EcoBoost® I-4 engine, or the available 310 horsepower 2.7L EcoBoost® V6 engine. At its best, the Bronco can also tow 3,500 pounds.

As for the 2021 Bronco Sport, there’s the standard 181 horsepower 1.5L EcoBoost® I-3 engine, and available 250 horsepower 2.0L EcoBoost® I-4 engine. While it doesn’t offer as much towing capacity, the Ford Bronco Sport does get great gas mileage with an estimated fuel economy of 25 city/28 highway MPG.

Space and Capacities

Inside both models, there’s a maximum of five seats. Although the amount of space those five seats get differs between the 2021 Bronco vs. 2021 Bronco Sport. The front row of the Ford Bronco offers up to 43.3 inches of headroom and 43.1 inches of legroom. As far as rear passengers, there’s 41.1 inches of headroom and 36.3 inches of legroom.

The Bronco Sport gives you 41.5 inches of headroom in the front and 42.4 inches of legroom. The rear seats have 41.7 inches of headroom and 36.9 inches of legroom.

You can also use a great deal of their cabin space to pack up for any adventures you have planned. With the rear seats folded down, the 2021 Bronco has up to 83 cubic feet of cargo volume, while the Bronco Sport has 65.2 cubic feet of maximum cargo volume.

Design of the Bronco vs Bronco Sport

Stylistically, there are some subtle differences between the two. They both portray a modern and athletic sense of style, but there may be an aspect of one that you prefer over the other. Overall, the Bronco has a more rugged appeal, while the Bronco Sport has a more modern, compact look.

With the 2021 Ford Bronco you’ll have standard removable doors and top. In minutes, you can take them off and enjoy an even more thrilling, open-air driving experience.

With the Bronco Sport, some unique exterior features are also found. That includes the adjustable flood lights on the liftgate that come in handy when the sun goes down during your camping trip. Plus, a conveniently placed bottle opener in the hatch lets you enjoy a beverage while spending the night out under the stars!