Head to head
2026 Ford Bronco vs Jeep Wrangler
The sourced numbers side by side, no verdict attached. Each column shows the 2026 lineup's representative trim, the one with the median EPA combined MPG.
At a glance
Ford Bronco
Shown: 2026 Bronco 4WD Man 7-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo, the median MPG trim of 3 2026 trims.
- Recalls, 2026 model year
- 13
- Owner complaints, 2026 model year
- 16
Jeep Wrangler
Shown: 2026 Wrangler 4dr 4WD Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, the median MPG trim of 7 2026 trims.
- Recalls, 2026 model year
- 3
- Owner complaints, 2026 model year
- 11
Spec by spec
| Spec | 2026 Ford Bronco 4WD Man 7-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo | 2026 Jeep Wrangler 4dr 4WD Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
|---|---|---|
| Make | Ford | Jeep |
| Model | Bronco 4WD | Wrangler 4dr 4WD |
| Trim / config | Man 7-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
| Drivetrain | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 4-Wheel Drive |
| MPG Hwy | 21 mpg | 23 mpg |
| MPG Comb | 19 mpg | 20 mpg |
| Transmission | Manual 7-spd | Automatic 8-spd |
| Cyl | 4 | 6 |
| Body | Special Purpose Vehicles | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | Naturally aspirated |
| Fuel $/yr | $3,550 | $3,350 |
| CO₂ | 452 g/mi | 451 g/mi |
| Length | 173 in | 182 in |
| Width | 80 in | 74 in |
| Height | 72 in | 74 in |
| Wheelbase | 105 in | 119 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,458 lb | 4,222 lb |
| Recalls | 13 | 3 |
| Complaints | 16 | 11 |
| Park warning | Yes | No |
How this page picks its numbers
Both columns share the newest model year the Ford Bronco and the Jeep Wrangler both offer, 2026. Each column shows the 2026 lineup's representative trim, the one with the median EPA combined MPG. Fuel economy figures come from EPA records; recall, complaint, and crash rating figures come from NHTSA. Other trims differ, so open the comparison tool above to swap in the exact trims you are cross-shopping.