Introduction
One day, you find yourself backing a boat into Charlotte Harbor before sunrise, and the next, you're rushing to make the school drop-off line to beat the grocery run rush. Are you ready for an SUV that does more than just get you from point A to point B? Check out the mini OG of off-road icons, the Ford Bronco Sport, along with its partner in automotive excellence, the Ford Escape.
In this friendly comparison, we’re putting two popular Ford compact crossover SUVs to the test: the adventurous 2025 Bronco Sport and the versatile 2025 Escape. Whether your weekends are filled with nature and sandbars or your weekdays demand efficiency and comfort, we’ll help you figure out which SUV fits your Gulf Coast, Florida lifestyle best.
Key Takeaways
- The 2025 Ford Bronco Sport features a compact body, standard 4x4 capability, and excels in handling rugged terrain.
- The 2025 Ford Escape features drivetrain technology that intuitively recognizes changes in driving conditions and adapts accordingly.
- The 2025 Ford Bronco Sport lineup now features a 13.2-inch touchscreen display with swipe capability.
- The Bronco Sport is capable off-road, but the Ford Escape equipped with the 2.0L EcoBoost has a higher towing capacity of up to 3,500 pounds.
How does the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport compare to the 2025 Ford Escape?
Comparing the Ford Bronco Sport and the Ford Escape side by side highlights the differences in their body styles. The Bronco Sport features a boxy grille and body, while the Escape has a more rounded and compact design. Although both models share the same width, the Bronco Sport stands several inches taller than the Escape, providing more headroom. On the other hand, the Escape is longer than the Bronco Sport, resulting in more legroom. Overall, both vehicles offer ample space for passengers, cargo, and bags.
Being from the same family doesn’t always have to lead to sibling rivalry because, in the Ford family, the benefits include sharing the same advanced technology that enhances capability and improves driver focus and safety. Both the Ford Bronco Sport and the Ford Escape feature the FordPass Connect 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, a 13.2-inch LCD touchscreen with swipe capability and AppLink, wireless charging, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, SiriusXM with 360L and Connected Navigation. Both also feature the Ford Co-Pilot360 or Assist+ safety technology features, including Pre-Collision Assist, Blind Spot Assist, Lane-Keeping Assist, Reverse Brake Assist, and Adaptive Cruise Control. Assist+ adds Evasive Steering Assist, Automatic High Beams, Rearview Camera, and Rear Parking Sensors.
The Ford Bronco Sport Big Bend, Heritage, Free Wheeling, and Outer Banks models are all powered by a 1.5L EcoBoost engine. The Badlands model comes with the 2.0L EcoBoost engine.
The Ford Escape, rooted in urban design, offers similar power under the hood with a 2.5L Inline-4 Hybrid engine in the Plug-in Hybrid model. This hybrid engine is also available in the ST-Line, ST-Line Select, ST-Elite, and Platinum models. Otherwise, a 2.0L EcoBoost engine powers the Escape ST-Line, ST-Line Elite, and Platinum, providing an impressive towing capacity of 3,500 pounds, which exceeds that of the Bronco Sport.
Is the new 2025 Ford Bronco Sport for me? Go for a Ford Bronco Sport SUV!
The new 2025 Ford Bronco Sport is a compact crossover SUV designed for drivers who want a sporty, off-road-capable vehicle that is both thrilling to drive and ready for adventure. Picked by Car and Driver as a top four best compact SUV and Editors’ Choice list pick, surpassing several spots over the Escape, the new Ford Bronco Sport lineup is stylish, versatile, and offers excellent value at the gas pump.
The 2025 Ford Bronco Sport offers excellent fuel economy. With a full fuel tank, your new Bronco Sport is expected to have a driving range of approximately 432 miles. The Ford Bronco Sport with a 1.5L is expected to get an EPA-estimated 30 MPG on the highway.
Whether you choose the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport Big Bend, Heritage, Free Wheeling, Outer Banks, or Badlands, you can personalize it with exterior paint colors and interior themes, plus you get a compact crossover SUV with 4x4, heated exterior mirrors, a signature grille, and more.
Is the new 2025 Ford Escape for me? The Ford Escape SUV is for you!
The new 2025 Ford Escape compact crossover SUV is perfect for you and anyone looking for a hybrid powertrain, as well as the versatility and practicality of a fuel-efficient engine that offers excellent performance. The 2025 Escape, ranked among the top three compact SUVs of 2025 by J.D. Power, boasts more towing capacity than the Bronco Sport and competes alongside it for EPA fuel efficiency, achieving 34 MPG on the highway and outpacing the Bronco Sport in EPA fuel economy.
Charge your new Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid using a standard 120V outlet, and fold and slide the seats to create the space you need inside. With so much convenience and comfort, you’ll jump at the opportunity to sit in the drop-off line or run daily errands.
Ford for All
Whether you buy the new 2025 Bronco Sport or the new 2025 Escape, you’re getting a reliable Ford SUV built on a brand you can trust. From Ford's safety features to its technology and comfort, every Ford vehicle is designed to be loved.
Visit Jarrett Ford and test drive a new Ford SUV. Discover the ideal match that you can enjoy for years to come. Explore our selection of new and used vehicles, and discover our financing options. With a quick and easy process, you’ll be driving home happy in no time.