What Is the Difference Between the Bronco Sport and Full-Size Bronco?

Ford is known for manufacturing vehicles that stand out and impress. Two such SUVs are the Ford Bronco and Ford Bronco Sport. When looking at these two impressive vehicles, their potential can raise some questions about the differences between the Ford Bronco and Ford Bronco Sport.

To help drivers from Los Angeles, Marina Del Ray, and Santa Monica, CA, answer that question, the Airport Marina Ford team has put together this page. We’ll go over some differences between the two to help you make an informed decision about which is right for you.

Engine Options and Performance

The Ford Bronco and Ford Bronco Sport are vehicles that offer impressive horsepower and torque.

The 4-door configuration of the Ford Bronco has a standard 2.3L EcoBoost® engine paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. Together, they generate 270 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque.

If you’re looking for a little more power, the available engine for the Ford Bronco is a 2.7L EcoBoost® engine, which puts out a whopping 310 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque.

The Ford Bronco Sport’s engines are slightly less powerful but still generate plenty of torque. The standard engine is a 1.5L EcoBoost® engine with 181 horsepower and 190 lb-ft of torque. You can also opt for more horsepower and torque with the 2.0L EcoBoost® option, which produces 250 horsepower and 277 lb-ft of torque.

Off-Roading Capabilities

While both the Bronco and Bronco Sport can off-road with the best of them, off-roading is where the Bronco Sport really shines.

The Bronco and Bronco Sport come prepared with 4×4 drivetrains. However, the 2-door Bronco also has an available Sasquatch Package, which comes with 35-inch tires and BILSTEIN™ positive sensitive monotube shocks to let you handle steep drops over rugged terrain.

The Bronco Sport hits the ground running with five standard G.O.A.T (Goes Over Any Type of Terrain) Modes™, which help you tackle any terrain that comes your way. It also has 23.6 inches of water-fording capability and 8.8 inches of ground clearance.

You can even add on available Trail Control™ to the Bronco Sport. This feature works like cruise control on difficult terrain. You set the speed and focus on navigating the terrain and any obstacles that stand in your path.

Exterior Dimensions

The big difference in size between the Ford Bronco and Ford Bronco Sport is that the Ford Bronco has a 2-door option and a 4-door option. On the other hand, the Ford Bronco Sport only has a 4-door option.

Since the Ford Bronco has two size options, the Bronco’s length ranges from 173.7 inches to 189.4 inches.

However, the Bronco Sport is made for off-roading, so its slightly smaller size allows for more maneuverability on rough terrain or between trees. The Bronco Sport’s length comes to only 172.7 inches. It is also a little thinner at 82.2 inches wide than the Bronco’s 86.2 inches in width.

Test Drive the Ford Bronco or Ford Bronco Sport

Now that you know about some differences between the Ford Bronco and the Ford Bronco Sport, it’s time to pick your favorite. If you’re in the Los Angeles, Marina Del Ray, or Santa Monica, CA, areas and want to test drive one of these impressive SUVs, visit Airport Marina Ford.

Our team can answer any additional questions you have about the Bronco and Bronco Sport and get you behind the wheel. Contact us to schedule a test drive today!