Comparison - Subaru Forester Sport 2019 - vs - Ford Bronco Sport Badlands 2021

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2021 Ford Bronco Sport Review // Baby Bronco
Is the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport going to be the BEST small 4x4 SUV
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Is the NEW 2021 Ford Bronco Sport Badlands an SUV worth the WAIT?
2021 Ford Bronco Sport: More than just a baby Bronco
Is the NEW 2021 Ford Bronco Sport Badlands the BEST compact SUV
2021 Ford Bronco Sport // Meet the BRONCO for the Masses
2021 Ford Bronco Sport Badlands Review and offroad test
Make: 
Average Price: 
$
28,795
Updated: 
11 May 2019
$
32,660
Updated: 
28 Dec 2020
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2019
2021
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
Continuously Variable-speed Automatic
8-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
16.60gals
16.00gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Ice silver metallic
#AAAAAA
Crystal white pearl
#FEFEFE
Dark blue pearl
#1A2539
Crystal black silica
#000000
Dark gray metallic
#7D7D7D
Color: 
Oxford White
#E4E4E4
Rapid red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
#E60E28
iconic silver metallic
#C7CAD0
shadow black metallic
#242424
Kodiak Brown Metallic
#6F3C2B
Alto blue metallic Tinted Clearcoat
#354A55
Carbonized Gray metallic
#4F453E
Area 51
#687580
Cactus Gray
#9BA29D
Cyber Orange metallic Tri-coat
#FBB23C

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

The 2019 Subaru Forester is a well thought-out crossover SUV with exceptional space, a great ride, and standard AWD without a fuel-economy penalty.

Pros
Fantastic utility
Comfortable ride
Great safety tech
Thrifty for a crossover
Good value

Cons
Sun Belters might want FWD
Manual and turbo gone
Sport trim about looks only
Dowdy styling

By: 
thecarconnection.com

Completely redesigned for 2019
More powerful 2.5-liter flat four-cylinder engine
Subaru's EyeSight system is standard on all models
Increased passenger and cargo space
2.0-liter turbocharged engine has been discontinued

Pros
Standard all-wheel drive
A full complement of driver assists is standard equipment
Off-road ability with better-than-average ground clearance
Generous cargo capacity

Cons
Handling isn't as composed as it is in some competitors
CVT automatic feels less responsive than a conventional automatic
Modest tow rating limits overall utility
Only available engine is underpowered

By: 
edmunds.com

It looks visually similar to the last model, so has enough changed to entice buyers into the all-new Subaru Forester?

Pros
Loaded with safety and convenience features
Ultra-wide passenger door opening aperture
Full-time all-wheel drive system
Fuel efficient four-cylinder petrol engine

Cons
Archaic three-year warranty
12,500km service intervals
Higher starting price

By: 
caradvice.com.au

The Bronco Sport is an all-new model that's intended to serve as a smaller alternative to the larger Bronco. Although neither Ford has been officially revealed, we've heard lots of rumors and seen a lot of spy photos. The most recent images appear to show a production-ready Bronco Sport before its official debut in April, which is expected to follow the big Bronco's reveal date.

By: 
caranddriver.com

A new off-road capable SUV based on the Ford Escape.

Pros
More all-terrain capabilities than your typical SUV
Smart features for both adventures and everyday use
Lots of customization options

Cons
Rugged styling
Three-cylinder base engine is likely pretty weak
Last-generation infotainment system

By: 
edmunds.com

The 2021 Ford Bronco Sport carves out a new all-terrain niche for one of the most beloved off-road names in auto history.

Pros
Smart echoes of the past
Strong turbo-4 power
Off-road potential
Hybrid to come
Good-looking—and a good value

Cons
Light on towing capacity
More Bronco II than Sport?

By: 
thecarconnection.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
26.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
33.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
16
Cylinders: 
4
flat
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.50L
2.00L
Torque: 
176ft-lbs
at 4 400rpm
275ft-lbs
at 3 000rpm
Horsepower: 
182hp
at 5 800rpm
245hp
at 5 500rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
no
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
yes
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel
Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
Keyless Ignition
Leather Steering Wheel
Electric Power-Assisted Steering (EPAS)
Heated and Leather-wrapped steering wheel with Bronco Badge, cruise and audio controls
Front 180-Degree Camera with Split View and Washer
Trail Control for Off-Road
Keyless Ignition

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
182.10in
172.70in
Width: 
71.50in
74.30in
Height: 
68.10in
71.40in
Ground Clearance: 
8.70in
Front Track: 
61.60in
63.40in
Rear Track: 
61.80in
62.80in
Wheel Base: 
105.10in
105.10in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
40.20
41.50
Rear Head Room: 
37.70
41.70
Front Leg Room: 
43.30in
42.40in
Rear leg room: 
39.40in
36.90in
Front Hip Room: 
54.10in
55.20in
Front Shoulder Room: 
58.20in
57.30in
Rear Hip Room: 
53.60in
53.40in
Rear Shoulder room: 
57.20in
55.60in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
70.90cu.ft
65.20cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1500lbs
2200lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
33.00cu.ft
32.50cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
22.90degrees
Angle of Departure: 
24.60degrees
Curb Weight: 
3531.00lbs
3707.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
no
yes

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Heated mirrors
2 One-Touch Power Windows
Hands-Free Entry
Power Windows with Driver's Front One-Touch Down (Driver's Only)
Privacy Glass - 2nd Row Side and Liftgate
Heated Mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Bucket Front Seats
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
8 -Way Power Driver Seat
4 -Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment
Cloth
Premium Cloth
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
8-way Power Driver seat
6 -Way Power Passenger Seat
Sport Front Seats
Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Rear Ventilation Ducts
Reclining Rear Seats
Split-Folding Rear Seatback
Folding center armrest
Second-Row, 60/40 Split-Fold-Flat
Rear Ventilation Ducts

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front stabilizer bar
Independent MacPherson strut-type with stabilizer bar, twin-tube hydraulic gas-pressurized shocks
Rear Suspension: 
Rear stabilizer bar
Independent double lateral link semi-trailing arms with stabilizer bar, springs and hydraulic gas-pressurized shocks
Suspension Info: 
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Turn Signal In Mirrors
Electronic Automatic Temperature Control with rear air duct
Dual-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (Available Option)
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors (Driver and Front Passenger)
Front and Rear Map Lights
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control
USB Connection
6 Total Speakers
4 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service
6 speakers
B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen, 10-Speakers and subwoofer (Available Option)
Voice-Activated Touchscreen Navigation System with Pinch-to-Zoom Capability, Sirius XM™ Traffic with Travel Link® (Available Option)
SYNC with Enhanced Voice Recognition Communications and Entertainment System
SYNC®3 voice-activated technology with an 8-inch capacitive touchscreen with swipe capability
Smart-Charging USB Ports - Four (4) - USB A: 1 Frt/Rear and USB C: 1 Frt/Rear
3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service
USB Connection
USB With External Media Control

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
LED Signature Lighting
Mirrors, Sideview - Heated Glass
Unique Roof Rack Side Rails-Black
Privacy Glass - 2nd Row Side and Liftgate
Rear Fixed-intermittent/continuous wiper/washer
Fully Galvanized Steel Panels
Bash Plates - Metal
Unique Roof Rack Side Rails - Black
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
18 X 7.0 In
17-inch
Wheels more: 
Inside mounted spare tire
Temporary spare tire
All season tires
Fullsize Non-Matching Spare Tire
All Terrain Tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
225.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Width: 
225.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
65
Diameter: 
R17

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Front ventilated disc brakes
Front disc brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
rear ventilated disc brakes
Rear disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
Pre-Collision Safety System
Rear Center 3-Point Belt
Post-Collision Safety System
Lane Departure Warning Accident Avoidance System
Turn Signal Mirrors
LED Headlamp
Post-Collision Braking
Engine Block Heater
Safety Canopy® System - Front and Second Row Safety Canopy® Side Curtain with Rollover Sensor
Lower Anchors and Tether Anchors for Children
SOS Post-Crash Alert System
Belt-Minder® (Front and Second Row)
SecuriLock® Passive Anti-Theft System
Front 180-Degree Camera with Split View and Washer
Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking
Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System
LED Headlamp
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
4-Wheel ABS
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Rear Center 3-Point Belt

Options

Packages: 
Blind Spot Detection/Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Reverse Automatic Braking + Multimedia Plus Audio + Harman Kardon Amplifier And Speakers + Power Rear Tailgate
Standard Model
Blind Spot Detection/Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Reverse Automatic Braking + Multimedia Plus Audio
Popular Package #2
Badlands Package
Equipment Group 400A
Exterior Options: 
Body Side Molding - Crystal White Pearl
Door Edge Guards - Crystal Black Silica
Door Edge Guards - Dark Blue Pearl
Wheel Locks - Alloy
Body Side Molding - Dark Grey Metallic
Door Edge Guards - Crystal White Pearl
Door Scuff Protector
Body Side Molding - Crystal Black Silica
Door Edge Guards - Ice Silver Metallic
Splash Guards
Body Side Molding - Dark Blue Pearl
Sport Grille - Black
Rear Bumper Cover
Door Edge Guards - Dark Grey Metallic
Body Side Molding - Ice Silver Metallic
235/65R17 Falken Wildpeak All-Terrain Tires
Front And Rear Splash Guards
Front License Plate Bracket
17" Carbonized Low Gloss Gray Painted Aluminum Wheels
Off-Road Roof Rail Crossbars
Class II Trailer Tow Package W/Trailer Sway Control
Interior Options: 
Auto-Dimming Mirror W/Compass And Homelink
Rear Seat Back Protector
Rockford Fosgate Audio Upgrade
Cargo Net
Side Sill Plates - Front
Auto-Dimming Mirror W/Compass
Sunshade
Interior & Exterior Auto Dimming Mirror W/Approach Lighting
Footwell Illumination Kit
Interior & Exterior Auto Dimming Mirror W/ Homelink & Approach Lighting
Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror W/Approach Light
All-Weather Floor Liners
Front And Rear Floor Liners W/Carpet Mats
Cargo Management System
Cargo Mat

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Gray, cloth
#B1ADAA
Color: 
Ebony/Active Orange, premium cloth
#453827
Ebony/Area 51, premium cloth
#363637
Ebony/Roast, leather
#4A362A