A Competitive Comparison Weighing Two of the Industry's Top Adventure SUVs
Are you shopping for a new adventure SUV near your home in Fernley, NV? If you've been looking at models like the new Ford Bronco, you should also consider the new Jeep Wrangler. A quintessential explorer that's refined and reinvigorated for 2020, the new Jeep Wrangler has a lot of offer for the ultimate adventure seeker. To help you get a better idea of which model is best suited for your lifestyle in Carson City, let's take a look at both the Jeep Wrangler and the Ford Bronco side-by-side.
NOTE: For this comparison specifically, we will be looking at the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport SUV vs. the 2021 Jeep Wrangler SUV.
Power & Performance
Ford Bronco vs. Jeep Wrangler
- Engine Power - 270-horsepower vs. 290-horsepower
- Engine Torque - 310 pound-feet vs. 260 pound-feet
- Engine Displacement - 2.0-liter vs. 3.6-liter
- Engine Configuration - Inline Four-Cylinder vs. V6
- Standard Drivetrain - All-wheel drive vs. Four-wheel drive
- Transmission - Eight-Speed Shiftable Automatic vs. Six-Speed Manual
Looking at the performance specs of each model, it's clear that both options are equipped with some serious power. Sporting 9.7-inches of ground clearance, the new Jeep Wrangler is a bit heavier than the Bronco but gets you where you need to go regardless of what's standing in your way. The main similarities highlighted above are centered around the standard drivetrain and engine performance features. Virtually the same in terms of power output, the Ford Bronco appears to be more agile and responsive while the Jeep Wrangler is a better scrambler and off-road traveler.
EPA-Estimated Fuel Economy
Ford Bronco vs. Jeep Wrangler
- Efficiency (city/hwy) - 21/26 mpg vs. 17/25 mpg
- Fuel Capacity - 16.0-gallons vs. 17.5-gallons
- Fuel Type - Premium Unleaded vs. Regular Unleaded
- Range (city/hwy) - 378/468 vs. 298/438
Ready for your next adventure when you are, both the new Ford Bronco and Jeep Wrangler are bound to save you money at the gas pump. Boasting upwards of 25 miles-per-gallon on the highway, both the Bronco and Wrangler are impressively more efficient than most other adventure SUVs on the roads in Reno, NV. Between the two, however, it's clear that the new Ford Bronco is a small step above the Jeep Wrangler in terms of fuel-efficiency. Offering a higher combined fuel economy and overall driving range, the Ford Bronco proves to be the more superior SUV.
Additional Features
Ford Bronco vs. Jeep Wrangler
- Starting MSRP - $32,660 vs. $28,295
- Bluetooth - Standard vs. Standard
- Navigation - Optional vs. Optional
- Keyless Ignition - Standard vs. Standard
- Cruise Control - Standard vs. Standard
- Upholstery - Premium Cloth vs. Cloth
- Heated Seats - Standard vs. Optional
- Folding Rear Seats - Standard vs. Standard
- Parking Assistance - Standard vs. Optional
- Seating Capacity - Five vs. Four
Looking at some additional features, the Ford Bronco and Jeep Wrangler are very similarly equipped, with just a few exceptions. Many standard features can be found on each model, as well as optional features like navigation. In terms of seating capacity, the new Ford Bronco boasts a bit more interior cargo space, which is ideal if you've got a fifth member of your team on board in Sparks, NV. Otherwise, both the Ford Bronco and the Jeep Wrangler as very well equipped and feature a tremendous amount of standard equipment on both vehicles.
Learn More at the Dolan Fernley Auto Group
We hope that his competitive comparison has helped you get to know a little more about both the Ford Bronco and the new Jeep Wrangler. For more information and to schedule a test drive of your favorite model near Fallon, NV, please call, click, or contact us online at Dolan Fernley Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram today! We look forward to hearing from you!