Designed with off-road performance at its core, the all-new Bronco Sport promises all the 4x4 off-road capability that made the original Bronco a legend among SUVs. Discover how the new Bronco Sport holds up to the promise of its predecessors when we explore the reasons buyers are choosing the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport over the 2021 Subaru Forester in this model comparison.
You’re probably wondering which SUV can take you further into the wilderness or maybe which SUV offers the best lineup of terrain-conquering features. To start, the table below explores some key considerations off-road minded consumers often consider when cross-shopping the Bronco Sport and Forester lineups.
2021 Ford Bronco Sport | vs | 2021 Subaru Forester |
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$26,660
| Starting MSRP
| $24,795
|
181 - 245 horsepower
| Horsepower
| 182 horsepower
|
8.7 inches
| Ground Clearance
| 8.7 inches
|
30.4 degrees / 32.8 degrees
| Approach Angle / Departure Angle
| 22.9 degrees / 24.6 degrees
|
The comparison shows that the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport offers better off-road geometry with a 30.4-degree approach angle, 32.8-degree departure angle, and 20.4-degree breakover angle. The Bronco Sport offers a choice between two turbocharged engines, a 1.5-liter 3-cylinder or a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder. The standard engine is just a touch torquier than that of the Forester, while the latter provides a 64-horsepower boost in performance.
And in terms of all-terrain ingenuity, the 2021 Subaru Forester doesn’t offer nearly as many off-road features as the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The Bronco Sport’s Terrain Management System™ comes equipped with up to seven available G.O.A.T. Modes™ designed to conquer any terrain. All models have Normal, Eco, Sport, Slippery, and Sand modes, while the higher trims gain Mud/Ruts and Rock Crawl modes. Tailor-made for adventure, the Baby Bronco’s safari-style roof gives it class-leading headroom and a cargo area proportioned swimmingly enough to hold two mountain bikes. And to top it off, the Bronco Sport offers a selection of more than 100 factory-backed and aftermarket accessories designed specifically to transport gear such as kayaks, surfboards, skis, and so much more.
You can learn more about the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport in Atlanta, GA when you speak with the team of industry experts here at Akins Ford. We invite you to connect with a representative online using the form below.