Against 381 other 4-cyl cars rated 2024–2026, the Bronco Sport trails their 26.3 mpg average by 1.3 mpg, about $76 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 2021, the 1.5L 3-cyl (2021–2026), does 26.3 mpg and the thirstiest, the 2L 4-cyl (2021–2026), 23: $210 a year apart.
Every Ford Bronco Sport engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 3-cyl | 25 / 28.8 | 2021–2026 | $1,460 | |
| 2L 4-cyl | 21 / 26.3 | 2021–2026 | $1,670 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Toyota RAV4 gets 37.5 mpg, the Jeep Wrangler 18.8 mpg and the Mazda CX-5 27 mpg, next to 25 mpg for the 2026 Bronco Sport.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2026) | $0.128 |
| Fuel per year | $1,536 |
| Fuel over five years | $7,680 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2024–2026 | +$76 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,533 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2026 Ford Bronco Sport gives up 5.5 mpg in town: 28.5 on the highway against 23 in the city, $323 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2026) | 23 mpg | $1,670 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 28.5 mpg | $1,347 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +5.5 mpg (24%) | Typical for its type |
How the Bronco Sport changed over the years
The Bronco Sport peaked in 2026 at 25 mpg (23 city, 28.5 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2024 at 24.5 — 0.5 mpg apart, or $31 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 23 / 28.5 | 2 | $1,536 | |
| 2025 | 23 / 28.5 | 2 | $1,536 | |
| 2024 | 23 / 27.5 | 2 | $1,567 | |
| 2023 | 23 / 27 | 2 | $1,567 | |
| 2022 | 23 / 27 | 2 | $1,567 | |
| 2021 | 23 / 27 | 2 | $1,567 |
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How we count
This page rests on 12 EPA ratings of the Ford Bronco Sport — 2 engines across 2021–2026. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $2,533. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2026 Ford Bronco Sport get?
25 mpg combined, 23 city and 28.5 highway, per EPA; its 2 versions that year range from 23 to 27. Across every year since 2021 the Bronco Sport has averaged 24.7 mpg.
Is the 2026 Bronco Sport more efficient than the 2025?
About the same: 25 against 25 mpg combined.
Does the Bronco Sport get better gas mileage than the Toyota RAV4?
No: 25 mpg for the 2026 Bronco Sport against 37.5 for the 2026 Toyota RAV4, about $512 a year more to run.
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