A Comparison of the Ford Bronco vs. the Ford Bronco Sport

Both the Ford Bronco and the Bronco Sport are two-row SUVs that offer a high level of off-road capability. Both come with all-terrain systems and attractive interiors. The Ford Bronco is a worthy competitor to the Jeep Wrangler while the Ford Bronco Sport is a more compact SUV that can still perform well when you want to hit the trails. Here's a closer look at the new Ford Bronco and the Bronco Sport that are both available at Nelson Auto Center of Fergus Fall in Fergus Falls, MN.

Some key differences

The new Ford Bronco and the Bronco Sport both give Wahpeton drivers first-rate off-road capability. The new Ford Bronco has outstanding all-terrain traversability and has specialized features available like a snorkel system. If you want to go further into the wilderness, the Ford Bronco is the one to get.

The new Ford Bronco Sport can go off-road but it's especially well-suited to on-road applications and provides more storage choices. The four-door Bronco soft-top has more passenger space than the Bronco Sport and the Bronco Sport gives you more passenger space than the Bronco hardtop. Both include the Ford Co-Pilot360® safety system but the Bronco Sport comes with more standard safety features like lane-keeping and blind-spot monitoring.

A comparison of performance

The Ford Bronco and the Bronco Sport can both take you off-road without breaking a sweat. The Bronco has the HOSS (High Performance Off-Road Stability Suspension) systems that aren't available on the Bronco Sport. Both SUVs have available off-road suspension and a Terrain-Management System that includes up to seven G.O.A.T. (Goes Over Any Type of Terrain) modes. The Ford Bronco offers three powerful engines with excellent towing capability and the driving engagement of an available manual transmission. Bronco Sport engines are focused more on efficiency and give Detroit Lakes drivers up to 29 MPG on the highway.

A comparison of engines

The Bronco starts its engine menu with a 2.3-liter four-cylinder that generates 275 horsepower and has a maximum towing capacity of 3,500 pounds. Next up is a 2.7-liter V6 with 315 horsepower and the same 3,500-pound towing capacity. The most powerful option is the Bronco's 3.0-liter V6 with 418 horsepower and a maximum towing capacity of 4,500 pounds.

The Ford Bronco Sport offers Fargo buyers a standard 1.5-liter inline three-cylinder engine that delivers 181 horsepower and a 2,000-pound towing capacity. The more powerful Bronco Sport engine is a 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder with 250 horsepower and a towing capacity of up to 2,200 pounds.

A comparison of interior features

The Bronco and the Bronco Sport both offer Alexandria, MN drivers a number of cloth upholstery styles. The Bronco also has resilient marine vinyl upholstery available that can shrug off water, mud and dirt. The Bronco Sport runs with Ford's SYNC®3 infotainment system while the Bronco has the newer SYNC®4 system that gives you access to Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™.

Unique to the Ford Bronco: The Wildtrak trim level

The Ford Bronco offers Morris, MN buyers eight different trim levels while the Bronco Sport has five trim levels. One off-road oriented trim in the Bronco that's worth highlighting is the Wiltrak model. It comes with an advanced automatic on-demand four-wheel drive system, a HOSS  (High Performance Off-Road Stability Suspension) system with Fox internal bypass dampers, a heavy-duty steering rack and high-clearance suspension.

Compare both SUVs at our dealership

We have new Ford Bronco and Ford Bronco Sport SUVs available for your review. To get a broader perspective, you can explore all the Ford SUVs in our new inventory. If you're on a more limited budget, you can find a lot of appealing Ford choices in our used inventory. Take a good online look at your options and schedule a test drive at Nelson Auto Center of Fergus Fall in Fergus Falls, MN.

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