2025 Ford Bronco® vs. Jeep Wrangler | Off-Road SUV Comparison
If you’re ready to go on off-road adventures and want a vehicle that can keep up with your lifestyle, consider either the 2025 Ford Bronco® or 2025 Jeep Wrangler. Both are all-terrain SUVs with standard 4x4 capabilities, energetic engine options, as well as two- or four-door body styles. Discover the capabilities of these two off-road vehicles with this 2025 Ford Bronco vs. Jeep Wrangler trims comparison put together by the team at Spirit Ford.
If you want to research the Ford Bronco further, you can also check out our Bronco review and Bronco trims comparison.
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2025 Ford Bronco
2025 Ford Bronco® vs. Jeep Wrangler Engines & Towing Capacity
The 2025 Ford Bronco and 2025 Jeep Wrangler each come equipped with three engine options. The Bronco is standard with a 300-horsepower 2.3L EcoBoost® inline four-cylinder (I4) engine, while the Wrangler comes standard with a 285-horsepower 3.6L Pentastar® V6. They’re also both standard with 4x4 drivetrains. The most powerful engine for the Bronco is the 3.0L EcoBoost V6, which produces up to 418 horsepower; the Wrangler has an available 6.4L HEMI® SRT® V8 engine that achieves up to 470 horsepower.
If you’re planning to tow a light trailer, either SUV is more than capable, with the Bronco having a maximum towing capacity of 4,500 pounds and the Wrangler offering a maximum towing capacity of 5,000 pounds.
Engine specs for both SUVs are shown in the accompanying table.
| Ford Bronco | 2025 Model | Jeep Wrangler |
|---|---|---|
| Three | Engine Options | Three |
| 300 / 418 HP | Horsepower (Standard/Max. Available) | 285 / 470 HP |
| 325 / 440 lb.-ft. | Torque (Standard/Max. Available) | 260 / 470 lb.-ft. |
| 4x4 | Drivetrain | 4x4 |
| 4,500 lbs. | Max. Towing | 5,000 lbs. |
| 18 / 22 | Highest MPG (City/Hwy) | 20 / 23 |
2025 Ford Bronco
2025 Ford Bronco® vs. Jeep Wrangler Off-Road Capability
Both the 2025 Ford Bronco and 2025 Jeep Wrangler are highly capable off-road vehicles designed for life in the sun. If you’re interested in being able to water-ford successfully, the Ford Bronco Raptor® trim has a maximum water fording depth of 37 inches, while all other Bronco trims can reach a water fording depth of 33.5 inches. Meanwhile, the Wrangler has a maximum water-fording depth of 34 inches.
The Bronco also offers numerous intriguing off-road-capable features, including available HOSS (high-performance off-road stability suspension) systems. HOSS systems make all-terrain drives more enjoyable with improved handling and control. You can disconnect the stabilizer bar with a quick button press, or reconnect automatically if you’re going at speeds of 20 MPH or higher — Bronco Raptor trims can be reconnected at 40 MPH. You’ll also be able to equip 37-inch all-terrain tires to the Bronco Raptor trim or 35-inch rugged-terrain tires if you choose the available Sasquatch Package.
If you’re considering the 2025 Jeep Wrangler, it also offers a variety of impressive off-roading features. There are 33-inch mud-terrain or off-road tires available so you can handle all types of terrain in style. The Wrangler also offers three advanced 4x4 systems — Command-Trac®, Selec-Trac®, and Rock-Trac®. Plus, you’ll appreciate the steel ski plates and solid front and rear axles.
2025 Ford Bronco
2025 Ford Bronco® vs. Jeep Wrangler Exterior Design
While the 2025 Ford Bronco and 2025 Jeep Wrangler do boast similarly boxy frames, they are each unique in their own right. The Wrangler can be equipped with various Mopar® tools, including various side steps, a doors-off mirror kit, and hinge-gate reinforcement. Plus, the Wrangler also offers an available windshield with Corning® Gorilla® glass, which is designed to protect your face from dirt and debris. Meanwhile, the Bronco offers removable or Raptor-style running boards, LED off-road lamps, and a manual swing gate with exoskeleton reinforcement.
Shared exterior features include:
- 17- or 18-in. wheels
- Removable top and doors
- Hard top or soft top
- LED headlamps, daytime running lamps, taillamps, and fog lamps
- Heated, power-adjustable exterior mirrors
- Rear privacy glass
Available 2025 Ford Bronco exterior features include:
- 16-in. wheels
- LED off-road lamps
- Removable or Raptor-style running boards
- Exterior mirrors with integrated LED approach lamps and spotlights
- Manual swing gate with exoskeleton reinforcement
Available 2025 Jeep Wrangler exterior features include:
- Side steps by Mopar
- Doors-off mirror kit by Mopar
- Windshield with Corning Gorilla glass
- Hinge-gate reinforcement by Mopar
2025 Ford Bronco
2025 Ford Bronco® vs. Jeep Wrangler Interior Design & Technology
Within the 2025 Ford Bronco and 2025 Jeep Wrangler, you’ll find plenty of premium features and modern technology systems. You and your front-seat companion can enjoy heated front seats in either SUV, perfect for pushing back cold-weather chills. Keep the floor clean with help from the available rubberized flooring with drain plugs in the Bronco or the all-weather floor mats by Mopar available in the Wrangler. The Bronco also offers a unique modular lightweight load-carrying equipment (MOLLE) panel on front seat backs for storing your gear easily.
You’ll also find innovative technology inside both SUVs. Both can be equipped with an expansive infotainment touchscreen set into the dashboard — the Bronco touchscreen is 12 inches and the Wrangler touchscreen is 12.3 inches. You can access either infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™. You’ll also be able to utilize certain features in either SUV with voice activation. Keep the good times rolling with the available 12-speaker B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen® in the Bronco or the available nine-speaker Alpine® premium audio system in the Wrangler.
Shared interior and technology features:
- 60/40 split-folding (four-door) second-row seat
- Heated front seats
- Automatic climate control
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- SiriusXM® Satellite Radio capability
- Connected navigation
Available 2025 Ford Bronco interior and technology features include:
- Ten-way power driver’s seat
- 50/50 split-folding (two-door) second-row seat
- MOLLE panel on front seat backs
- Rubberized flooring with drain plugs
- Ambient footwell lighting
- 12-in. digital instrument cluster
- 12-speaker B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen
- SYNC® 4 infotainment system with 12-in. touchscreen
- Connected voice-activated navigation
- FordPass® Connect
Available 2025 Jeep Wrangler interior and technology features include:
- Eight-way power driver’s seat
- Heated steering wheel
- Leather-wrapped park-brake handle and shift knob
- All-weather floor mats by Mopar
- 7-in. driver information digital cluster display
- Nine-speaker Alpine premium audio system
- Uconnect® 5 Nav with 12.3-in. touchscreen display
- SiriusXM® 360 capability
- Integrated voice command
2025 Ford Bronco
2025 Ford Bronco
2025 Ford Bronco® vs. Jeep Wrangler Configurations & Cargo Capacity
You’ll find plenty of space for gear and passengers inside either the 2025 Ford Bronco or 2025 Jeep Wrangler. Both offer two seating configurations — if you opt for a two-door body style, you have seating for up to four passengers, while four-door body styles expand that to seating for five passengers. Five-passenger interiors come with a 60/40 split-folding rear seat for a versatile cargo and passenger solution. The Bronco offers the most overall cargo space with the rear seats lowered — up to 52.3 cubic feet in the two-door model or 83 cubic feet in the four-door model. Meanwhile, the Wrangler two-door has a maximum cargo capacity of 31.7 cubic feet and the Wrangler four-door offers up to 72.4 cubic feet of cargo space.
Seating and cargo capacities for both SUVs are shown in the accompanying table.
| Ford Bronco | 2025 Model | Jeep Wrangler |
|---|---|---|
| Two-door, four-door | Available Body Styles | Two-door, four-door |
| 52.3 cu.-ft. | Max. Two-Door Cargo Capacity | 31.7 cu.-ft. |
| 83 cu.-ft. | Max. Four-Door Cargo Capacity | 72.4 cu.-ft. |
| Four | Two-Door Seating Capacity | Four |
| Five | Four-Door Seating Capacity | Five |
2025 Ford Bronco
2025 Ford Bronco
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