The Ford Bronco excels in off-road performance. Both the Ford Bronco and Bronco Sport offer advanced technology that allows you to navigate any terrain, whether you’re commuting to work or going on a weekend adventure. In this article, we discuss the differences between the 2024 Ford Bronco and the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport to help you decide which one fits your lifestyle.
Exterior Comparison
Ford Bronco Wildtrak Sasquatch 2024 by RL GNZLZ is licensed with CC BY-SA 2.0
The 2024 Bronco features a rugged, slightly larger exterior, while the 2024 Bronco Sport offers a more compact, sophisticated appearance. The main difference between the two involves body type. The Bronco is a body-on-frame SUV that resembles the structure of the F-150, while the Bronco Sport is a unibody SUV with a structure similar to that of a car.
Although both come with 17- and 18-inch wheels with available all-terrain tires, only the Bronco can be paired with mud tires. LED headlights and fog lamps are standard on both, but the snorkel system, rock rails, and bash plates are only available on the Bronco.
Performance and Capability
Both Bronco models provide exceptional performance and capability due to the available engine options and off-road technology. The 2024 Ford Bronco comes with a high-performance off-road stability suspension system. Both the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport and regular Bronco are equipped with a terrain management system and off-road suspension. The Bronco Sport offers two efficiency-focused engines, while the Bronco offers three engines with good towing capabilities.
The Ford Bronco Sport has an eight-speed automatic 1.5L EcoBoost I-3 engine that delivers 181 hp, 190 lb-ft of torque, and a 2,000-pound towing capacity, as well as an eight-speed automatic 2.0L EcoBoost I-4 that produces 250 hp, 277 lb-ft of torque, and a towing capacity of 2,200 pounds.
The Ford Bronco offers various engine options. The 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 is paired with a seven-speed manual or 10-speed automatic transmission that offers 275 hp, 315 lb-ft of torque, and a 3,500-pound towing capacity. The 10-speed automatic 2.7L EcoBoost V-6 produces 315 hp and 410 lb-ft of torque and provides a towing capacity of 3,500 pounds. The 10-speed automatic 3.0L EcoBoost V-6 generates 418 hp and 440 lb-ft of torque and offers a 4,500-pound towing capacity.
Interior Features and Comfort
Both the Ford Bronco and Ford Bronco Sport offer luxurious, comfortable interiors. The two-door Bronco can accommodate up to four people, while the four-door Bronco seats five. The Bronco Sport is only available in the four-door configuration and can accommodate up to five people. These two models are comparable regarding cargo space. The Bronco Sport offers up to 65.2 cubic feet of cargo space, which exceeds the two-door Bronco’s 52.3 cubic feet but is slightly less than the four-door Bronco’s 83 cubic feet.
Both models feature several cloth seat upholstery styles, but only the Ford Bronco offers perforated leather and marine vinyl options.
The Ford Bronco’s interior features include the following:
- Heated front seats and steering wheel
- Cloth and marine vinyl upholstery, plaid cloth, or perforated leather and vinyl upholstery
- Eight-way power-adjustable front passenger seat
- Split folding rear bench seat
- Ten-way power-adjustable driver’s seat
The Ford Bronco Sport’s interior features include the following:
- Heated front seats and steering wheel
- Plaid cloth, unique cloth, and premium cloth upholstery
- Six-way power-adjustable front passenger seat
- 60/40-split folding second-row seat
- Eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with memory settings
Safety and Technology
Both the Ford Bronco and Bronco Sport offer various technology and safety features to enhance your driving experience on any terrain. Although both models come standard with the Ford SYNC 4 system, the Bronco features a standard 12-inch touch-screen infotainment system, while the Bronco Sport offers an 8-inch touchscreen. Both provide Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, remote engine start, a wireless charging pad, and heated front seats.
Standard safety features on both models include lane departure warning, rear cross-traffic alert, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind-spot monitoring, and automatic high beams.
Pricing and Trim Levels
The Ford Bronco starts at an MSRP of $39,630 and is available in nine trim levels: Big Bend, Black Diamond, Outer Banks, Heritage Edition, Badlands, Everglades, Wildtrack, Heritage Limited Edition, and Raptor. The Ford Bronco Sport starts at an MSRP of $29,795 and offers five trim levels: Big Bend, Heritage, Bronco Sport Free Wheeling, Outer Banks, and Badlands.
The Bronco’s base model is available in a two- or four-door configuration with a 300-hp 2.3L EcoBoost four-cylinder engine, removable roof and doors, and 22.4 to 35.6 cubic feet of cargo space. The base Bronco Sport is a four-door SUV with an 181-hp 1.5L EcoBoost three-cylinder engine, fixed doors and roof, and 32.5 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats.
Test-Drive the 2024 Ford Bronco and Bronco Sport at John Kennedy Ford of Conshohocken
If you’re in the Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, area and want to experience the 2024 Ford Bronco and Bronco Sport firsthand, we invite you to visit John Kennedy Ford of Conshohocken. Our friendly team will walk you through the features of these exceptional vehicles and answer any questions you may have to ensure a stress-free buying process.
Contact us today to find out more about our financing options and schedule a test-drive to determine which of these models better fits your lifestyle.
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