2021 Ford Bronco vs 2020 Jeep Wrangler

We get it—you’re built for the outdoors, so you need an adventurous SUV that is, too. That’s why you’re looking at popular models like the 2021 Ford Bronco vs. 2020 Jeep Wrangler. While both are easy on the eyes and beasts on the trail, which one is going to offer the most fun as you hit the roads of Portsmouth, Suffolk, and Chesapeake, VA?

Our Ford Bronco vs. Jeep Wrangler comparison is here to help you answer that question. Give it a read to learn a little more about these popular vehicles, then contact the team at Cavalier Ford Chesapeake Square to test drive whichever one catches your attention.

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Ford Bronco vs Jeep Wrangler: Adventurous Design

Now, when you put the Ford Bronco and Jeep Wrangler side-by-side, it becomes immediately clear that both adventurous SUVs strive to keep you as close to nature as possible. With removable doors and roofs, your passengers will be cloud-watching and stargazing along the way, while you enjoy the warm sun on your face, smell the salty ocean air, and feel the wind whipping through your hair.

Now, if you decide to take it off-road, you may find that your Bronco is a bit more adept. This is especially true when equipped with the available Sasquatch Package, as you can see in the table below:

	2021 Ford Bronco	2020 Jeep Wrangler
Maximum Ground Clearance	11.6 inches	10.8 inches
Maximum Water Fording Depth	33.5 inches	30 inches

The available Sasquatch Package outfits the Bronco with 35-inch wheels that raises its maximum ground clearance to 11.6 inches. Compare this to a maximum ground clearance of 10.8 inches from the Wrangler.

The Bronco can also ford through up to 33.5 inches of water, which is highly important when you live in a coastal town. The Wrangler, on the other hand, may have to turn around if it encounters any water over 30 inches in depth.

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Off-Road Prowess of the Bronco & Wrangler

Despite their differences in maximum ground clearance and water-fording depths, the 2021 Ford Bronco and 2020 Jeep Wrangler have a lot in common when it comes to off-road prowess. We see that from their powertrains, both of which feature the following:

• Standard or available V6 engine power
• 3,500-pound maximum towing capacity
• 4-wheel drive with selectable drive modes

We especially love that both vehicles allow you to choose between different drive modes to further customize your handling for the specific terrain you face.

The Ford takes this extra step with its available Trail Control™ feature. This is part of its 10-speed automatic transmission. If you’re challenged by really tough roadways, you can simply set a low cruise control speed. Your Bronco will keep you automatically moving forward, while you focus all your energy and attention on steering and navigation.

Unfortunately, the Wrangler doesn’t offer a comparable feature.

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Related Post: Ford Bronco Towing Capacity

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The More the Merrier

Finally, let’s return our discussion to the adventurous design of the Ford Bronco and Jeep Wrangler. Both SUVs let you customize your ride with a choice between a 2-door and 4-door model. They also have two rows of seats with enough room for four or five passengers, depending on your configuration.

However, when it comes to loading up cargo for your next getaway, you may be able to fit more inside the Bronco, as you can see from the dimensions in the table here:

	2021 Ford Bronco	2020 Jeep Wrangler
2-Door Cargo Volume (behind first/second row)	23.6/52.3 cubic feet	12.9/46.9 cubic feet
4-Door Cargo Volume (behind first/second row)	35.6/77.6 cubic feet	31.9/72.4 cubic feet

As you can see, the Ford has 5.4 cubic feet more total cargo volume than the Jeep in the 2-door model and 5.2 cubic feet more total cargo volume in the 4-door model. This means that Wrangler drivers may have to leave more behind than drivers in the Bronco.

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