# Ford Bronco specs and mpg by year - **Latest year:** 2026 - **MPG (combined):** 15-20 - **Drive:** 4WD - **Years covered:** 2021-2026 ## Quick answer The 2026 Ford Bronco is a small SUV rated at 15-20 mpg combined. Engines: 2.3L 4-cyl turbo; 2.7L V6 turbo; 3.0L V6 turbo. ## Every 2026 Ford Bronco version | Version | Engine | Drive | Transmission | City/Hwy | Combined | Fuel cost / year | CO2 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Bronco 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | Automatic | 18/22 | 20 mpg | $3,350 | 453 g/mi | | Bronco Outer Banks 4WD | 2.7L V6 turbo | 4WD | Automatic | 19/21 | 20 mpg | $3,350 | 454 g/mi | | Bronco 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | Manual | 18/21 | 19 mpg | $3,550 | 452 g/mi | | Bronco Sasquatch 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | Automatic | 17/19 | 18 mpg | $3,700 | 494 g/mi | | Bronco Sasquatch 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | Manual | 17/19 | 18 mpg | $3,700 | 489 g/mi | | Bronco Badlands 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | Automatic | 17/19 | 18 mpg | $3,700 | 507 g/mi | | Bronco 4WD | 2.7L V6 turbo | 4WD | Automatic | 17/17 | 17 mpg | $3,950 | 525 g/mi | | Bronco Badlands 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | Manual | 17/18 | 17 mpg | $3,950 | 504 g/mi | | Bronco Raptor 4WD | 3.0L V6 turbo | 4WD | Automatic | 15/16 | 15 mpg | $4,450 | 577 g/mi | Each row is a version the EPA tested. Fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year (55% city) at national average prices; CO2 is tailpipe emissions. ## Ford Bronco specs by year | Year | Engines | Transmission | Drive | MPG (combined) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2026 | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo; 2.7L V6 turbo; 3.0L V6 turbo | Automatic, Manual | 4WD | 15-20 | | 2025 | 3.0L V6 turbo; 2.7L V6 turbo; 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic, Manual | 4WD | 15-20 | | 2024 | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo; 2.7L V6 turbo; 3.0L V6 turbo | Manual, Automatic | 4WD | 15-20 | | 2023 | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo; 2.7L V6 turbo; 3.0L V6 turbo | Automatic, Manual | 4WD | 15-20 | | 2022 | 2.7L V6 turbo; 2.3L 4-cyl turbo; 3.0L V6 turbo | Automatic, Manual | 4WD | 15-20 | | 2021 | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo; 2.7L V6 turbo | Automatic, Manual | 4WD | 17-21 | EPA combined ratings. MPGe is the EPA efficiency measure for electric cars. Ranges cover every engine and drivetrain EPA tested for that year. ## How has the Bronco changed over the years? - **2022:** added 3.0L V6 turbo. ## What does it cost to run a Bronco? The EPA puts the 2026 Ford Bronco's fuel cost at **$3,350-$4,450 a year**, against about $2,216 for other current small SUVs: roughly 76% more. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is about $19,500 in fuel. ## Bronco vs rivals | Model | Powertrains | Fuel economy | Fuel cost / year | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Toyota RAV4](/vehicles/toyota-rav4) | Hybrid | 38-43 mpg | $1,550-$1,750 | | [Kia Sportage](/vehicles/kia-sportage) | Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 24-42 mpg | $1,600-$2,800 | | [Toyota Corolla Cross](/vehicles/toyota-corolla-cross) | Gas, Hybrid | 30-42 mpg | $1,600-$2,250 | | [Honda CR-V](/vehicles/honda-cr-v) | Gas, Hybrid, Hydrogen | 29-40 mpg | $1,700-$2,300 | | [Lexus NX](/vehicles/lexus-nx) | Gas, Hybrid | 24-40 mpg | $2,050-$3,400 | | [Hyundai Tucson](/vehicles/hyundai-tucson) | Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 26-38 mpg | $1,750-$2,600 | | [Mazda CX-50](/vehicles/mazda-cx-50) | Gas, Hybrid | 25-38 mpg | $1,750-$2,700 | | [Kia Sorento](/vehicles/kia-sorento) | Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 23-37 mpg | $1,800-$2,900 | Other current small SUVs from other makes, most efficient first. ## Frequently asked questions ### What mpg does the 2026 Ford Bronco get? The 2026 Ford Bronco is EPA-rated at 15-20 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain. Real-world mileage varies with speed, climate and load. ### What engine does the 2026 Ford Bronco have? The 2026 Ford Bronco comes with: 2.3L 4-cyl turbo; 2.7L V6 turbo; 3.0L V6 turbo. It uses automatic, manual transmissions and is offered with 4WD. ### Is there a hybrid Ford Bronco? No. In the EPA data from 2021-2026 the Ford Bronco has no hybrid version. ### Which Ford Bronco year gets the best gas mileage? In the EPA data, the 2021 Ford Bronco has the highest combined rating, up to 21 mpg. Ratings for the same model can change between years when engines or test procedures change. ### How much does it cost to fuel a 2026 Ford Bronco for a year? About $3,350-$4,450 a year, using the EPA's assumptions of 15,000 miles (55% city, 45% highway) at national average fuel prices. Your cost depends on your local prices, mileage and driving style. ### What is the city and highway mpg of the 2026 Ford Bronco? The most efficient 2026 version, the Bronco 4WD, is rated 18 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (20 combined). Other engines and drivetrains are rated lower; the versions table above lists each one. ### How much CO2 does the 2026 Ford Bronco emit? EPA rates its tailpipe CO2 at 452-577 grams per mile depending on version. Lower is better; the cleanest gas cars sit under 250 g/mi and electric cars have none at the tailpipe. ### Does the 2026 Ford Bronco come with all-wheel drive? Yes. The 2026 Ford Bronco is offered with 4WD. All- or four-wheel drive usually costs 1-3 mpg compared with the two-wheel-drive version of the same engine, as the versions table shows. ### Is the Ford Bronco cheap to run compared with other small SUVs? No, dearer than average: its EPA annual fuel cost of $3,350-$4,450 compares with about $2,216 for other current small SUV models. 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