Ford Bronco 4WD
18.7 MPG The 2026 Ford Bronco 4WD is EPA-rated at 18.7 MPG combined (17.7 city / 20 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 802 gallons, $2567 a year in fuel, or $0.171 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1984–2026 run it averages 15.2 MPG, improving by 6.4 MPG over 19 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.134 | $1337 | $2005 | $2674 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.160 | $1604 | $2406 | $3209 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.171 | $1711 | $2567 | $3422 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.187 | $1872 | $2807 | $3743 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.214 | $2139 | $3209 | $4278 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.241 | $2406 | $3610 | $4813 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.267 | $2674 | $4011 | $5348 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18.7 MPG | 17.7 | 20 | $3350 | 477 | 3 |
| 2025 | 18.8 MPG | 17.5 | 19.8 | $3325 | 483 | 4 |
| 2024 | 20 MPG | 19.7 | 21 | $3100 | 445 | 3 |
| 2023 | 20 MPG | 19.7 | 21 | $3100 | 444 | 3 |
| 2022 | 19.7 MPG | 19.7 | 20.7 | $3167 | 444 | 3 |
| 2021 | 20.3 MPG | 19.3 | 21.3 | $3067 | 437 | 3 |
| 1996 | 13 MPG | 11.7 | 15.7 | $4817 | 686 | 3 |
| 1995 | 13.7 MPG | 11.7 | 16.3 | $4567 | 651 | 3 |
| 1994 | 13.7 MPG | 11.7 | 16.3 | $4567 | 651 | 3 |
| 1993 | 13 MPG | 11.7 | 16 | $4817 | 686 | 3 |
| 1992 | 13.2 MPG | 11.6 | 15.8 | $4740 | 675 | 5 |
| 1991 | 13.2 MPG | 11.4 | 15.8 | $4740 | 675 | 5 |
| 1990 | 13 MPG | 11.3 | 15.1 | $4814 | 686 | 7 |
| 1989 | 13.1 MPG | 11.9 | 14.3 | $4794 | 684 | 9 |
| 1988 | 13 MPG | 11.8 | 14.7 | $4833 | 689 | 9 |
| 1987 | 12.8 MPG | 11.9 | 14 | $4938 | 704 | 8 |
| 1986 | 13.8 MPG | 13 | 15.3 | $4583 | 654 | 6 |
| 1985 | 13.3 MPG | 12.3 | 14.9 | $4750 | 677 | 10 |
| 1984 | 12.3 MPG | 11.5 | 13.3 | $5160 | 736 | 15 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 43 special purpose vehicles models tracked here, the Ford Bronco 4WD ranks 14 on current figures, against a class average of 17.5 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Dodge Colt Vista 4WD (19), Jeep Grand Wagoneer 4WD (19), Plymouth Colt Vista 4WD (19), Plymouth Voyager/Grand Voyager 2WD (19), Pontiac Trans Sport 2WD (19).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 477 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 7.2 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Ford Bronco 4WD get?
The 2026 Ford Bronco 4WD is rated at 18.7 MPG combined by the EPA — 17.7 city and 20 highway. Across all 19 model years in the database it averages 15.2 MPG, ranging from 10 to 21 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Ford Bronco 4WD cost in fuel per year?
At 18.7 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 802 gallons — roughly $2567 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.171 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2026 model is $3350.
Has the Ford Bronco 4WD become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 12.3 MPG in 1984 to 18.7 in 2026 — an improvement of 6.4 MPG, or 52% across 19 model years.
Is the Ford Bronco 4WD efficient for its class?
It ranks 14 of 43 in the Special Purpose Vehicles class on current figures, against a class average of 17.5 MPG. That is 1.2 better than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.