So how to decide between the 2023 Ford Bronco and 2023 Jeep Wrangler? The easiest way to begin is to do a simple breakdown that can cover some of the highlights consumers will see when shopping for both of these SUVs.
Key Takeaways:
- Ford Bronco was born in the 1966 model and has been a running contender since.
- The Ford Bronco has 10 trim levels and the Wrangler has 3 trim levels.
- Both automakers offer 2- and 4-door versions of these popular models and come with a choice of powertrains.
- Safety features in both, with more coming on the standard model of the 2023 Ford Bronco
Engine and Reliability: What to expect?
The 2023 Ford Bronco offers three engine choices,
- A turbocharged 2.3-liter 4-cylinder with direct injection. It delivers 275 hp and 315 pound-feet of torque on regular-grade fuel.
- A twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 that’s rated at 418 hp and 440 pound-feet of torque, comes on the Bronco Raptor.
- The final engines are the 2.3-liter 4-cylinder and 2.7-liter V6 offering similar fuel economy at 20 mpg city/21 mpg highway/20 mpg combined and19 mpg city/21 mpg highway/20 mpg combined, respectively.
The 2023 Jeep Wrangler engine options are:
- The base engine is the venerable, normally aspirated 3.6-liter V6 rated at 285 hp and 260 pound-feet of torque.
- A turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine is widely available and delivers 270 hp and 295 pound-feet of torque.
- 3.0-liter V6 turbodiesel, rated at 260 hp and 442 pound-feet of torque.
When it comes to reliability the 2023 Ford Bronco is predicted to have a higher reliability rating than the 2023 Jeep Wrangler. Both are in the average of running with the Ford Bronco edging out the Jeep Wrangler in that competition.
And as for safety, the 2023 Ford Bronco also takes the cake in this competition with having Ford Co-Pilot 360 technology This includes automatic high-beam headlights, hill-start assist, forward-collision warning, and more as well as several trims have additional options. The 2023 Jeep Wrangler packages are slight on the safety features yet still have some essentials such as hill-descent control, hill-start assist is standard and some trims offer advanced packages at a price.
Summary:
As always it is a competition when it comes to the Bronco and the Wrangler. But after covering the basics in the 2023 Ford Bronco and the 2023 Jeep Wrangler, the winner goes to the Bronco this year. With more standard safety features and a better reliability rating, the choice is clear to keep those on your trips with you safe and sound.