2024 Ford Bronco vs. 2024 Ford Explorer Review

Picture of the 2024 Ford Bronco

2024 Ford
Bronco

MSRP*: $39,630 to $90,035
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Picture of the 2024 Ford Explorer

2024 Ford
Explorer

MSRP*: $36,860 to $56,770
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MPG - City 15 - 20 MPG 18 - 21 MPG
MPG - Hwy 16 - 21 MPG 22 - 28 MPG
Seating Capacity 4 - 5 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 52.3 - 83.0 ft3 87.8 ft3
Engine
  • 275-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 315-hp, 2.7-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 418-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 300-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 400-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 275 - 418 hp 300 - 400 hp
Towing Capacity 3,340 - 4,500 lbs 5,000 - 5,600 lbs
Exterior Length 173.7 - 198.9 in 198.8 in
Exterior Width 75.9 - 85.7 in 78.9 in
Leg Room Front 43.1 in
Rear 35.7 - 36.3 in
Front 43.0 in
Rear 39.0 in
Head Room Front 40.8 - 43.3 in
Rear 39.8 - 41.1 in
Front 40.7 in
Rear 40.5 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Ford Explorer than in the Ford Bronco, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Ford Bronco will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Ford Explorer.

Convenience
With the Ford Explorer, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Ford Bronco, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Ford Bronco is somewhat more expensive than the Ford Explorer.

Dimensions
The Ford Bronco is about the same width as the Ford Explorer. When looking at overall length, the Ford Bronco takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Ford Explorer.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Ford Explorer is clearly the choice over the Ford Bronco for pulling heavy loads. The Ford Bronco has a little less horsepower than the Ford Explorer.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Ford Bronco and the Ford Explorer are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.

Utility
The Ford Bronco has less seating than the Ford Explorer, making the Ford Explorer the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Ford Bronco has less cargo space than the Ford Explorer, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.