Ford Bronco Sport 4WD
25 MPG The 2026 Ford Bronco Sport 4WD is EPA-rated at 25 MPG combined (23 city / 28.5 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 600 gallons, $1920 a year in fuel, or $0.128 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2021–2026 run it averages 24.7 MPG, essentially flat across 6 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 | $0.100 | $1000 | $1500 | $2000 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.120 | $1200 | $1800 | $2400 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.128 | $1280 | $1920 | $2560 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.140 | $1400 | $2100 | $2800 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.160 | $1600 | $2400 | $3200 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.180 | $1800 | $2700 | $3600 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.200 | $2000 | $3000 | $4000 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 25 MPG | 23 | 28.5 | $2500 | 355 | 2 |
| 2025 | 25 MPG | 23 | 28.5 | $2500 | 356 | 2 |
| 2024 | 24.5 MPG | 23 | 27.5 | $2550 | 364 | 2 |
| 2023 | 24.5 MPG | 23 | 27 | $2550 | 365 | 2 |
| 2022 | 24.5 MPG | 23 | 27 | $2550 | 365 | 2 |
| 2021 | 24.5 MPG | 23 | 27 | $2550 | 365 | 2 |
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 130 small sport utility vehicle 4wd models tracked here, the Ford Bronco Sport 4WD ranks 57 on current figures, against a class average of 29.2 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 4WD (25.5), Subaru Outback AWD (25.5), Audi Q5 (26), Buick Encore AWD (26), Chevrolet Equinox AWD (26).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 355 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 5.3 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Ford Bronco Sport 4WD get?
The 2026 Ford Bronco Sport 4WD is rated at 25 MPG combined by the EPA — 23 city and 28.5 highway. Across all 6 model years in the database it averages 24.7 MPG, ranging from 23 to 27 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Ford Bronco Sport 4WD cost in fuel per year?
At 25 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 600 gallons — roughly $1920 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.128 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2026 model is $2500.
Has the Ford Bronco Sport 4WD become more efficient over time?
Barely. It sits at 25 MPG today against 24.5 in 2021 — essentially flat across 6 model years, with efficiency gains offset by weight and power creep.
Is the Ford Bronco Sport 4WD efficient for its class?
It ranks 57 of 130 in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class on current figures, against a class average of 29.2 MPG. That is 4.2 worse 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.