Compare the Ford Bronco Sport vs Jeep Compass
Compare the Ford Bronco Sport vs. the Jeep® Compass
If you're in the market for a compact SUV, two models might be on your shortlist: the Ford Bronco Sport and the Jeep Compass. Both have a blend of on-road comfort and off-road capability, making them a good option for drivers who also want practicality for everyday travel. But which compact SUV should you buy? Here's a side-by-side comparison that shows why the Ford Bronco Sport beats the Jeep Compass and is well worth a test drive at Hassett Ford in Wantagh, NY.
2025 Ford Bronco Sport vs. Jeep Compass
| Ford Bronco Sport | Jeep Compass | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Power | 181 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 200 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
| Engine Torque | 190 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm | 221 lb-ft @ 1,750 rpm |
| Engine displacement | 1.5 l | 2.0 l |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 13.5 gal |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine configuration | Inline 3 | Inline 4 |
A comparison of engines and performance
The new Ford Bronco Sport gives you a choice of two engines, starting with a 1.5-liter EcoBoost® that generates 181 horsepower and 190 pound-feet of torque. The Bronco Sport also offers an available 2.0-liter EcoBoost® with a potent 250 horsepower and 277 pound-feet of torque. Meanwhile, the Jeep Compass gives you only one choice: a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine with 200 horsepower and 221 pound-feet of torque, so the Compass simply can't beat the bigger, more powerful engine in the Ford Bronco Sport.
Another performance win for the Bronco Sport is towing capacity. It can give you up to 2200 pounds with the standard engine and 2700 pounds with the 2.0-liter engine while the most the Jeep Compass can tow is 2000 pounds.
A comparison of fuel economy and fuel tank capacity
The Ford Bronco Sport has a fuel efficiency rating of 25 MPG in the city which edges out the Jeep Compass with a city rating of just 24 MPG. Also impressive is the fact that, when the editors at Car and Driver tested the Bronco Sport on the highway, it achieved a money-saving 33 MPG, which beats the Jeep Compass with an estimate of 32 highway MPG.
Another advantage for the Bronco Sport is in terms of fuel tank capacity. The Bronco Sport's fuel tank can hold 16 gallons compared with only 13.5 gallons in the Jeep Compass. So you can travel farther in the Bronco Sport before making a trip to the gas station.
A comparison of ride quality and handling
The Ford Bronco Sport gives you a smoother and more comfortable ride than the Jeep Compass, especially on paved roads. The Bronco Sport's suspension is designed with a balance of both off-road capability and on-road comfort, while the Compass can feel more stiff and jittery. The Bronco Sport earns praise for its taut and agile handling that makes it feel confident and easy to live with on a daily basis. While the Bronco Sport is tuned for off-road adventures, it still delivers a comfortable ride on city streets.
The comparison of size, seating and versatility
Both SUVs seat five, but the Bronco Sport gives you more interior space. All Bronco Sport models except the Badlands give you 32.5 cubic feet of room behind the second row and 65.2 cubic feet with the back seats folded. The Badlands trim provides cargo space of 29.4 cubic feet and 60.6 cubic feet behind the second and first rows. A nice bonus is that the Bronco Sport's boxy shape lets you stow bulkier items like bicycles or even a small piece of furniture.
The Jeep Compass comes up short once again with cargo capacity behind the back row that's only 27.2 cubic feet, and folding the rear seats down provides only 59.8 cubic feet. So the Ford Bronco Sport gives you more cargo space than the Jeep Compass, even with the smaller Badlands trim.
A comparison of safety features
Both the Ford Bronco Sport and the Jeep Compass have a long list of standard safety features including forward automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring, a rear-view camera and rear cross-traffic alert. But the Bronco Sport's intuitive safety system and newer technology give it an edge in this important category. We invite you to visit us and test drive the winning Ford Bronco Sport at Hasset Ford in Wantagh, NY.
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Hassett Ford
3530 Sunrise Hwy.
Wantagh, NY 11793
- New Ford Sales: (516) 271-3428
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