Ford Bronco Sport vs Subaru Outback

2026 Subaru Outback
2026 Subaru Outback
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2025 Ford Bronco Sport
2025 Ford Bronco Sport
$31,695MSRP
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$31,695MSRP
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Overview

Years produced

2000-Present

Years produced

2021-Present

MSRP

$34,995

MSRP

$31,695

Listings

815

Listings

4347

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

Expert reviews

7.8 out of 10

Pros

  • Great handling

  • Standard all-wheel drive

  • Stylish design

Cons

  • Excessive touchscreen controls

  • Mediocre fuel economy

Reviews Summary

Reviews Summary

Launched for the 2021 model year, the Ford Bronco Sport is a compact crossover SUV that combines the platform of the Ford Escape with the styling and off-road focus of its namesake. Ford doubles down on that for 2025, adding new option packages to further increase off-road capability, along with tech, styling, and interior updates.

Verdict: The Bronco Sport was designed primarily with off-road enthusiasts in mind, but it’s still a good all-around crossover.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.5L 180 hp H4

Engine

1.5L 180 hp I3

Drive Train

AWD

Drive Train

AWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

180 hp @ 5800 rpm

Horsepower

180 hp @ 6000 rpm

MPG City

25

MPG City

25

MPG Highway

31

MPG Highway

30
2026 Subaru Outback
2026 Subaru Outback
$34,995MSRP
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2025 Ford Bronco Sport
2025 Ford Bronco Sport
$31,695MSRP
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2026 Subaru Outback
$34,995MSRP
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2025 Ford Bronco Sport
$31,695MSRP
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Overview

Years produced
2000-Present
2021-Present
MSRP
$34,995
$31,695
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews

4.5

4.4

Expert reviews

7.8 out of 10

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Pros & cons

Pros

  • Great handling

  • Standard all-wheel drive

  • Stylish design

Cons

  • Excessive touchscreen controls

  • Mediocre fuel economy

Summary

Launched for the 2021 model year, the Ford Bronco Sport is a compact crossover SUV that combines the platform of the Ford Escape with the styling and off-road focus of its namesake. Ford doubles down on that for 2025, adding new option packages to further increase off-road capability, along with tech, styling, and interior updates.

Verdict: The Bronco Sport was designed primarily with off-road enthusiasts in mind, but it’s still a good all-around crossover.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine
2.5L 180 hp H4
1.5L 180 hp I3
Drive Train
AWD
AWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
180 hp @ 5800 rpm
180 hp @ 6000 rpm
MPG City
25
25
MPG Highway
31
30
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