The Ford Bronco Sport does 24.7 mpg combined (23 city, 27.6 highway), which works out to about $1,555 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Engine choice matters more than you'd think: 1.5L 3-cyl does 26.3 mpg while 2L 4-cyl does 23 — a difference of $210 a year. Against other 3-cyl cars it sits below the average of 32.3 mpg.
Every Ford Bronco Sport engine, compared
Gas mileage on the Ford Bronco Sport ranges from 26.3 down to 23 depending on which engine sits under the bonnet — a spread of $210 a year across 2 versions of the same car. Picking the right one often saves more fuel than picking a different car altogether. 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
The Ford Bronco Sport burns a gallon every 24.7 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 486 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.130 |
| Fuel per year | $1,555 |
| Fuel over five years | $7,775 |
| Against other 3-cyl cars | +$366 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,533 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Ford Bronco Sport gives up 4.6 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 27.6 out there against 23 in town, a 20% drop worth $279 a year. A wide gap punishes stop-and-start traffic; a narrow one means the car doesn't care where you drive it.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City | 23 mpg | $1,670 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 27.6 mpg | $1,391 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +4.6 mpg (20%) | 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. The 2026 car does 25. Jumps usually mark a new generation or a new engine; dips often mean a heavier body or added all-wheel drive.
| 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 Ford Bronco Sport get?
24.7 mpg combined on average — 23 in the city and 27.6 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 2021–2026.
How much does a Ford Bronco Sport cost in fuel per year?
About $1,555 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $7,775 over five years, or 0.130 dollars a mile.
Which Bronco Sport engine is the most economical?
The 1.5L 3-cyl at 26.3 mpg, against 23 for the 2L 4-cyl — a difference of about $210 a year.
Is the Bronco Sport good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other 3-cyl cars it sits below the average of 32.3 mpg, computed across 151 ratings.
Are these real-world Bronco Sport figures?
No — they are EPA laboratory ratings, the same ones printed on the window sticker, and EPA's own annual fuel estimate for the Ford Bronco Sport is $2,533 against the $1,555 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the 27 and 23 mpg versions of this car is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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