2022 Ford Bronco Sport vs Jeep Renegade

Because it’s technically a subcompact crossover SUV, the Jeep Renegade has the lowest starting price, with an MSRP of $22,790. It’s a great choice for drivers who want to save on upfront costs.

The Ford Bronco Sport is a compact crossover, with a slightly higher starting price of $27,415. But as we'll see, you end up getting a lot more for your money with this Ford model.

When it comes to modern features, these crossovers actually have lots in common. For example, both come standard with cutting-edge infotainment systems with touchscreen interfaces and smartphone integration (via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto).

However, as the compact model, the Bronco Sport ultimately offers more interior space than the subcompact Renegade. Up front, you’ll find that the Bronco Sport’s seats are wider, with extra hip and shoulder room. In back, you get a few extra inches of leg, hip, and head room. The Bronco Sport is also much more road-trip-ready, with up to 32.5 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats. (The Renegade offers 18.5 cubic feet of cargo space.)

The Bronco Sport provides two powerful engine options:

• Standard turbocharged 1.5L three-cylinder engine (181 horsepower, 190 lb-ft of torque)
• Optional turbo 2.0L four-cylinder engine (250 hp, 277 lb-ft)

Both are mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. And every Bronco Sport comes standard with four-wheel drive, making each model trail-ready.

Like most small crossovers, the 2022 Jeep Renegade only offers one engine option:

• Turbo 1.3L four-cylinder engine (177 hp, 190 lb-ft)

It drives the front wheels via a nine-speed automatic transmission. However, if you prefer a little extra trail-ready traction, you can always add all-wheel drive to your Renegade.

Thanks to its standard four-wheel drive and G.O.A.T. (Goes Over Any Terrain) Modes, the Bronco Sport is ready for action. The G.O.A.T. Modes alter transmission settings to tailor performance to suit your surroundings, with five standard modes: Sand, Slippery, Sport, Eco, and Normal.

If you’re looking for extra trail capabilities, check out the Bronco Sport Badlands model. It comes standard with a lot more performance gear, including two extra G.O.A.T. Modes: Mud/Ruts and Rock Crawl. The Badlands also includes an upgraded four-wheel drive system, all-terrain tires, off-road-specific suspension, underbody skid plates, and Ford’s Trail Control system.

Equipped with optional all-wheel drive, the Jeep Renegade will help you maintain precision on light trails and wintery pavement. This Jeep also offers a trail-ready model, the Renegade Trailhawk. It’s nicely equipped with rugged gear, including underbody skid plates, a raised suspension, and all-terrain tires. However, it lacks the Bronco Badlands’s high-tech extras, so it won’t go quite as far into uncharted territory.

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In the end, although the 2022 Jeep Renegade comes at a lower price, the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport ultimately gives you much more bang for your buck. From its rugged exterior style to its athletic performance to its roomy interior comfort, the Bronco Sport is the total package.