Compact SUV Clash: Jeep Wrangler vs Ford Bronco

Traditionally, off-road capability was reserved for the mid-size SUV segment. While the highly contested compact SUV segment has offered "soft-roaders," the Jeep Wrangler has always stood out for its prowess. As a rough and ready off-road vehicle, the Jeep Wrangler comes from the factory with the gear and equipment to tackle inhospitable terrain. Even though the Wrangler has long been a lone wolf in the segment, it now has company in the form of the Ford Bronco. But how do the Jeep Wrangler and Ford Bronco compare? Let's explore a head-to-head analysis between the Ford Bronco and Jeep Wrangler. 

Performance and Capability: 2023 Wrangler vs 2023 Bronco

The 2023 Ford Bronco offers drivers three different engines:
  1. The base engine is a 2.3L, turbocharged 4-cylinder that delivers 275 HP and 315 lb-ft of torque.
  2. A 2.7L turbo V6 that pumps out 330 HP and 415 lb-ft of torque.
  3. A 3.0L Twin Turbocharged V6 that delivers 418 HP and 440 lb-ft of torque is available on the Bronco Raptor. 
The Jeep Wrangler also offers a multitude of engines:
  1. The base engine is a 3.6L V6 engine that produces 285 HP and 260 lb-ft of torque.
  2. The turbocharged 2.0L 4-cylinder engine offers up to 270 HP and 295 lb-ft of torque. 
  3. The 3.0L V6 turbodiesel offers up to 260 HP and a massive 442 lb-ft of torque.
  4. The Jeep Rubicon 392 comes with the dynamic 6.4l Hemi V8 that delivers an unyielding 470 HP and 470 lb-ft of torque. 
The Bronco and Wrangler offer a range of powerful and dynamic engines with comparable numbers, but the Jeep Wrangler's top engine outperforms the Bronco's top engine by 52 HP and 30 lb-ft of torque. 

Fuel Economy: Jeep Wrangler 4xe vs Ford Bronco

When it comes to fuel efficiency, the Bronco's 2.7l V6 and 2.3L 4-cylinder engines offer comparable fuel economy. The 4-cylinder engine achieves 20/21 MPG (City/Hwy), while the V6 comes in at 19/21 MPG (City/Hwy). Unlike the Bronco, the Jeep Wrangler offers a PHEV system in the Jeep Wrangler 4xe. The Jeep Wrangler 4xe utilizes a 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine paired with a starter-generator electric motor and an electric traction motor. Together, this pairing delivers an astonishing 470 lb-ft of torque and 375 HP. You'll have the option of traveling up to 21 miles on all-electric, or you can enjoy the hybrid fuel efficiency of 49 MPGe. In the end, the Jeep Wrangler 4xe offers unrivaled fuel efficiency at every turn.

Reliability: Wrangler vs Bronco

For several decades, the Jeep Wrangler logo has been notorious for unwavering reliability and durability. And in terms of reliability, the Jeep Wrangler has an edge. According to the J.D. Power Scale, the 2023 Ford Bronco comes in at 77 out of 100, which is about Average. However, the Jeep Wrangler boasts a predicted reliability score of 86 out of 100, which is considered Great. 

Off-Road Capability: Jeep Wrangler vs Ford Bronco

Any head-to-head comparison between the 2023 Jeep Wrangler and the 2023 Ford Bronco would be incomplete without comparing their off-road prowess. While both compact SUVs offer a range of innovative off-road capabilities, the Jeep Wrangler shines the brightest. The 2023 Wrangler features a dynamic two-speed transfer case and skid plates. The Wrangler also offers upgraded steel bumpers, suspension, and rock rails. The Jeep Wrangler's Off-Road Plus system allows you to fine-tune shifts, traction, and throttle input to maximize your vehicle's ability for whatever is in front of you. Because sometimes you may have to get wet, the Wrangler boasts a massive 9.7 to 12.89 inches of ground clearance and can wade up to 33.5 inches. These features empower the Wrangler to go places the Bronco wouldn't fathom.

Contact Woody Folsom CDJR of Vidalia for New 2023 Jeep Wranglers for Sale

If you're considering a new Ford Bronco for sale, it makes dollars and sense to check out the new Jeep Wrangler! The Jeep Wrangler outshines and outperforms the Bronco in every category that counts. You can touch and test drive the new 2023 Jeep Wrangler for sale at Woody Folsom CDJR of Vidalia. Contact us today!Â