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2021-2026 Ford Bronco Sport MPG & Fuel Cost
6 model years · 23–27 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 4 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2026. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2021-2026 Ford Bronco Sport at a glance
The 2021-2026 Ford Bronco Sport covers 6 model years in the EPA database (14 configurations in all), rated 23–27 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2026, costs about $2,390 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Bronco Sport 1.5L 3-cyl turbo 4WD (27 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2024, 2025 and 2026; 2022 and 2023 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 27 MPG, was reached in 2025 and 2026.
2021-2026 Ford Bronco Sport by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Gas | 23–27 MPG | $2,390–$2,840 | Ratings changed |
| 2025 | Gas | 23–27 MPG | $2,390–$2,840 | Ratings changed |
| 2024 | Gas | 23–26 MPG | $2,510–$2,800 | Ratings changed |
| 2023 | Gas | 23–26 MPG | $2,510–$2,840 | Same EPA ratings as 2022 |
| 2022 | Gas | 23–26 MPG | $2,510–$2,840 | Same EPA ratings as 2021 |
| 2021 | Gas | 23–26 MPG | $2,510–$2,840 | First year |
What the 2026 Bronco Sport 1.5L 3-cyl turbo 4WD costs to drive
Per month
$199
$2,390 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$3.98
Per 100 miles
$15.93
Five years
$11,950
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$140more a year
Class median $2,250 a year, MY2026
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2026 Ford Bronco Sport MPG
Versus 2025: The most efficient configuration stays at 27 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,390.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronco Sport 1.5L 3-cyl turbo (Most efficient) | 1.5L 3-cyl turbo | 4WD | 25 | 30 | 27 | $2,390 |
| Sasquatch | 1.5L 3-cyl turbo | 4WD | 23 | 26 | 24 | $2,720 |
| Bronco Sport 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 21 | 27 | 23 | $2,840 |
2025 Ford Bronco Sport MPG
23–27 MPG · $2,390–$2,840/yr
Versus 2024: The most efficient configuration moves from 26 to 27 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,510 to $2,390, $120 less.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronco Sport 1.5L 3-cyl turbo (Most efficient) | 1.5L 3-cyl turbo | 4WD | 25 | 30 | 27 | $2,390 |
| Sasquatch | 1.5L 3-cyl turbo | 4WD | 23 | 26 | 24 | $2,720 |
| Bronco Sport 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 21 | 27 | 23 | $2,840 |
2024 Ford Bronco Sport MPG
23–26 MPG · $2,510–$2,800/yr
Versus 2023: The most efficient configuration stays at 26 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,510.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronco Sport 1.5L 3-cyl turbo (Most efficient) | 1.5L 3-cyl turbo | AWD | 25 | 29 | 26 | $2,510 |
| Bronco Sport 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 21 | 26 | 23 | $2,800 |
2023 Ford Bronco Sport MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2022
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport as for the 2022 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2022 section above.See 2022
2022 Ford Bronco Sport MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2021
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport as for the 2021 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2021 section above.See 2021
2021 Ford Bronco Sport MPG
23–26 MPG · $2,510–$2,840/yr
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronco Sport 1.5L 3-cyl turbo (Most efficient) | 1.5L 3-cyl turbo | AWD | 25 | 28 | 26 | $2,510 |
| Bronco Sport 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 21 | 26 | 23 | $2,840 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Bronco Sport 1.5L 3-cyl turbo 4WD: $3,250 in California and $2,090 in Texas, a $1,160 difference.
- California $3,250
- Washington $3,010
- New York $2,390
- Florida $2,260
- Texas $2,090
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2026 small SUV models.
Generations
- 2021-2026 (1st gen)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2021-2026 Ford Bronco Sport get?
EPA rates the 2021-2026 Ford Bronco Sport at 23–27 MPG combined across 14 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2026 Bronco Sport 1.5L 3-cyl turbo 4WD, is rated 27 MPG (25 city, 30 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2021-2026 Ford Bronco Sport?
The Bronco Sport 1.5L 3-cyl turbo 4WD reached the generation's best combined rating, 27 MPG, in 2025 and 2026. The lowest top rating, 26 MPG, was in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2021-2026 Ford Bronco Sport?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2024, 2025 and 2026. In 2022 and 2023 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2026 Ford Bronco Sport per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Bronco Sport 1.5L 3-cyl turbo 4WD costs about $2,390 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $2,390–$2,840 a year. That is a $450 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2026 Ford Bronco Sport 100 miles?
About $15.93 per 100 miles for the Bronco Sport 1.5L 3-cyl turbo 4WD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $15.93 and $18.93 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2026 Ford Bronco Sport more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Bronco Sport 1.5L 3-cyl turbo 4WD is rated 25 city and 30 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 5 MPG.
How does the 2026 Ford Bronco Sport compare with other small SUV configurations?
The Bronco Sport 1.5L 3-cyl turbo 4WD costs about $2,390 a year to fuel, $140 more than the class median of $2,250, and less than 4 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 296 rated small SUV configurations for MY2026, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2026 Ford Bronco Sport different from the 2025 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 27 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,390. EPA lists 3 configurations for 2026 against 3 configurations for 2025. See the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport for that year.