2023 Ford Bronco vs Jeep Wrangler

2023 Ford Bronco highlights:

• 2 and 4 door seating with room for up to 5 passengers
• Electronic Shift on the Fly (ESOF)
• 7 speed manual transmission/ 10 speed automatic transmission
• Removable doors
• 2.3L Ecoboost I4 engine
• Electric Power Assist Steering

2023 Jeep Wrangler highlights:

• Removable doors
• 470 HP
• Uconnect Nav
• Offer half doors and removable ones
• 4x4 Systems

Depending on the reasons behind you wanting to purchase a Jeep, one of those 2 options will most likely fit the needs of what you are looking to get into. Whether it’s getting down and dirty and crawling through mud or sailing gracefully through the desert to a remote location with the family to visit a new spot, we’ve got you covered.

While a lot of people think of the Jeep Wrangler as being the quintessential SUV when it comes to down to semantics, it really is not the only option on the market. The Bronco has been around, dating back until the 60’s and Ford has refreshed it and is bringing back the old signature Bronco to go head to head with the Wrangler. Ford is known for being reliable and while usually that pertains to the trucks, that is not where Ford’s reliability ends. While the Bronco may be newer than the Wrangler due to its late start up, it is definitely a contender and is giving the Jeep Wrangler a run for its money. In testing, the 2023 Ford Bronco scored higher in safety ratings because it is easier to handle which helps avoid crashes and with the newer design it is structurally stronger than the Wrangler.

The 2023 Ford Bronco has a little bit better handling than the 2023 Jeep Wrangler because it has an independent front suspension that enhances its steering. The Jeep Wrangler has a solid axle setup instead which makes it a little more durable but also more rigid. This does set up the Wrangler to be better at rock crawling but the Bronco has a smoother ride all together and can drive fast over dirt and desert terrains without bottoming out.

The Bronco is also more spacious and has a quieter interior when compared with the Wrangler since it is built with more of the sturdiness of an SUV than an off-roading vehicle. The 2023 Ford Bronco also comes packing with an upgraded infotainment system which makes sailing over any terrain especially entertaining. Additionally the Bronco’s mirrors stay in place when the doors are removed unlike the Wrangler. To have mirrors with no doors on the Wrangler you would have to buy special additions to see behind you.