Ford Bronco Sport vs Subaru Crosstrek
Adventure awaits when you’ve got the Ford Bronco Sport and Subaru Crosstrek as your options. Both were designed to handle anything the streets of Saco, Portland, and Scarborough, ME, throw at them; however, it’s important that you make the right choice.
Ira Ford Saco is here to compare these two automotive beasts, so that way you’ll have a better idea as to which SUV will be better suited to your lifestyle.
Ford Bronco Sport vs Subaru Crosstrek: Performance
What kind of surface do you want to tackle today? Do you get a rush of adrenaline from hearing your engine roar? With the Ford Bronco Sport and Subaru Crosstrek at your side, you can seemingly conquer anything and have a great time while doing it.
One of the ways these two titans do this is with their engines. The Ford Bronco comes standard with a 1.5L EcoBoost® I-3 engine that delivers 181 horsepower and 190 lb-ft of torque. If you want to up the ante, you can outfit your ride with the available 2.0L EcoBoost® I-4 engine, which provides 250 horsepower and 277 lb-ft of torque.
The Subaru comes with a standard 2.0L SUBARU BOXER 4-cylinder engine that produces 152 horsepower and 145 lb-ft of torque or an optional 2.5L SUBARU BOXER 4-cylinder engine that delivers 182 horsepower and 176 lb-ft of torque.
Additionally, the Ford is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission, while the Subaru is paired with a standard 6-speed manual transmission, though you upgrade to an available Lineartronic CVT (continuously variable transmission) depending on the trim level you choose.
Bronco Sport vs Crosstrek: Interior Dimensions
Do you need a lot of space to stretch your arms and legs? Inside the Bronco Sport and the Crosstrek, you’ll have plenty of space. The first row of the Ford gives you up to 41.5 inches of headroom, 42.4 inches of legroom, and 57.3 inches of shoulder room. Comparatively, the front row of the Subaru gives you 39.8 inches of headroom, 43.1 inches of legroom, and 56.7 inches of shoulder room.
In the back of the Bronco Sport, you’ll have up to 41.7 inches of headroom, 36.9 inches of legroom, and 55.6 inches of shoulder room. In the Subaru, second-row passengers will get 38 inches of headroom, 36.5 inches of legroom, and 55.6 inches of shoulder room.
Where these two vastly differ is cargo room. The Ford Bronco Sport provides up to 65.2 cubic feet behind the first row and up to 32.4 cubic feet behind the second row. The Subaru gets only 55.3 cubic feet with the rear seats upright and only 20.8 cubic feet when they’re folded down.
Ford Bronco Sport vs Subaru Crosstrek: Infotainment
Driving either the Ford Bronco Sport or the Subaru Crosstrek on their own will make for fun, thrilling experiences. Those experiences are even better when you add your favorite songs to the mix. You’ll have access to wireless Bluetooth®, Apple CarPlay®, and Android Auto™ capabilities, so you can easily access all your important apps with a few taps on an immersive infotainment screen.
Speaking of infotainment screens, the Ford comes standard with an 8-inch screen, while the Subaru has a standard 6.5-inch screen. This means that visibility in the Ford should be a little better.
Two features that really set the Ford apart in this realm is its unique SYNC® 3 technology, which features a voice recognition system as well as a standard built-in 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot. The Subaru has these features as well, but you’d need to upgrade to a higher trim level to get them.
Ford Bronco Sport vs Subaru Crosstrek: Decision Time
The Ford Bronco Sport and Subaru Crosstrek are ready to tackle the streets of Saco, Portland, and Scarborough, Maine. However, based on higher performance standards, a more spacious interior, and better infotainment options, Ira Ford Saco believes the Bronco Sport is the superior SUV.
If you’d like to test drive the Ford Bronco Sport, reach out to us today!