The 2025 Ford Bronco gets 15 to 20 miles per gallon combined, depending on the version. The best is the 2025 Bronco 4WD (4-cyl 2.3 L, Automatic (S10)) #1 at 20 mpg.
In the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for 2025, the Bronco ranks 74th (tied with 2 others) of 76 for combined mileage (20 mpg), 57th (tied with 6 others) of 75 for yearly fuel cost ($3,100 for its cheapest version, cheapest first) and 76th of 76 for tailpipe CO2 (464 grams per mile for its lowest version, lowest first). The middle model of the class gets 26 mpg, costs $2,600 a year and puts out 339 grams per mile.
Across all 250 2025 models in the file that burn fuel, the middle best-version figure is 25 mpg and the highest is 57 mpg (Toyota Prius). Of the 249 other models, 203 get more miles per gallon than the 2025 Bronco's best version, 7 other models get the same and 39 get less. The 2025 Bronco's cheapest version costs $3,100 a year to fuel by the agency's figure; of the 241 other models with a cost figure, 146 cost less, 14 the same and 81 more.
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2025. Cost and CO2 in the table are each model's lowest figure over its versions; plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell versions have no fuel cost and are left out of the cost column.
| Place | Model | Best version | mpg | Fuel a year, cheapest version | CO2 g/mi, lowest version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | 2025 Jeep Wrangler | 2025 Wrangler 2dr 4WD (4-cyl 2.0 L) | 21 | $2,950 | 404 |
| 68 | 2025 Porsche Macan | 2025 Macan | 21 | $3,700 | 417 |
| 68 | 2025 Volkswagen Atlas | 2025 Atlas Cross Sport 4motion | 21 | $2,950 | 420 |
| 74 | 2025 Ford BroncoThis car | 2025 Bronco 4WD (4-cyl 2.3 L, Automatic (S10)) #1 | 20 | $3,100 | 464 |
| 74 | 2025 Kia Telluride | 2025 Telluride AWD | 20 | $3,100 | 442 |
| 74 | 2025 Land Rover Discovery | 2025 Discovery Sport | 20 | $3,850 | 437 |
Pick a 2025 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns (regular, midgrade or premium gasoline, diesel, E85 or electricity) and sets the price of that fuel. Miles are limited to 1,000 to 60,000 a year and the price to $0.01 to $20.00; a value outside that is worked out at the nearest limit.
2025 Bronco 4WD (4-cyl 2.3 L, Automatic (S10)) #1, 4-cyl 2.3 L: 18 mpg city, 22 highway, 20 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2025 Bronco version is $3,100 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
The 3 nearest rivals in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for 2025, picked by closest combined mileage; only versions with a fuel-cost figure are listed. Same miles as on the left. The price box on the left is the price of the fuel of the version you picked: a rival that burns the same fuel uses that price, a rival that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. The 5-year line is 5 times the yearly gap.
The Telluride costs $273 less to fuel each year.
Over 5 years the Telluride costs $1,365 less to fuel than the Bronco (5 times the yearly difference, at these miles and these prices).
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2025 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the Bronco (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the Bronco | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Kia Telluride | 2025 Telluride AWD | 20 mpg | $3,100 | same figure | same | Compare |
| 2025 Land Rover Discovery | 2025 Discovery Sport | 20 mpg | $3,850 | same figure | $750 more a year | - |
| 2025 Acura MDX | 2025 MDX AWD | 21 mpg | $3,700 | 1 higher | $600 more a year | - |
EPA test figures for 2025; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.
| Version | Engine | Gearbox | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Fuel a year | CO2 g/mi | Fuel vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Bronco 4WD (4-cyl 2.3 L, Automatic (S10)) #1 | 4-cyl 2.3 L | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-wheel | 18 | 22 | 20 | $3,100 | 464 | cheapest |
| 2025 Bronco Outer Banks 4WD | 6-cyl 2.7 L | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-wheel | 19 | 21 | 20 | $3,100 | 453 | cheapest |
| 2025 Bronco 4WD (4-cyl 2.3 L, Manual 7-spd) #3 | 4-cyl 2.3 L | Manual 7-spd | Part-time 4-wheel | 18 | 21 | 19 | $3,300 | 468 | +$200 |
| 2025 Bronco 4WD (6-cyl 2.7 L, Automatic (S10)) #2 | 6-cyl 2.7 L | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-wheel | 17 | 18 | 18 | $3,450 | 494 | +$350 |
| 2025 Bronco 4WD (6-cyl 2.7 L, Automatic (S10)) #4 | 6-cyl 2.7 L | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-wheel | 17 | 18 | 18 | $3,450 | 506 | +$350 |
| 2025 Bronco Badlands 4WD (Automatic (S10)) | 4-cyl 2.3 L | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-wheel | 17 | 19 | 18 | $3,450 | 517 | +$350 |
| 2025 Bronco Sasquatch 4WD (Automatic (S10)) | 4-cyl 2.3 L | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-wheel | 17 | 19 | 18 | $3,450 | 464 | +$350 |
| 2025 Bronco Sasquatch 4WD (Manual 7-spd) | 4-cyl 2.3 L | Manual 7-spd | Part-time 4-wheel | 17 | 19 | 18 | $3,450 | 468 | +$350 |
| 2025 Bronco Badlands 4WD (Manual 7-spd) | 4-cyl 2.3 L | Manual 7-spd | Part-time 4-wheel | 17 | 18 | 17 | $3,650 | 526 | +$550 |
| 2025 Bronco Raptor 4WD | 6-cyl 3.0 L | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-wheel | 15 | 16 | 15 | $4,150 | 577 | +$1,050 |
Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2025 Bronco; this page has no prices. Miles come from the calculator. The fuel price box there sets the price of the fuel of the version picked there; a version here that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. Versions with no fuel-cost figure are not listed.
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Tailpipe CO2: the 2025 Bronco 4WD (4-cyl 2.3 L, Automatic (S10)) #1 puts out 464 grams per mile; across the 10 tested versions the figure runs from 453 to 577.
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2025 Bronco 4WD (4-cyl 2.3 L, Automatic (S10)) #1: fuel economy score 4 (2 to 4 across versions), greenhouse gas score 4 (2 to 4 across versions).
Best combined figure of the Bronco gas version each model year since 2016, set against the 2025 model.
| Model year | Best gas version | Versions tested | Against 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 21 mpg | 10 | 1 mpg higher than 2025 | |
| 2022 | 20 mpg | 12 | same as 2025 | |
| 2023 | 20 mpg | 13 | same as 2025 | |
| 2024 | 20 mpg | 12 | same as 2025 | |
| 2025This page | 20 mpg | 10 | this page | |
| 2026 | 20 mpg | 9 | same as 2025 |
Compared with the 2024 model: 12 versions were tested then and 10 now; the best figure went from 20 to 20 mpg (no change).
The 2026 model has 9 tested versions.
| Version in 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Bronco 4WD (4-cyl 2.3 L, Automatic (S10)) #1, 4-cyl 2.3 L | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | no change |
| 2025 Bronco Outer Banks 4WD, 6-cyl 2.7 L | 20 mpg | 17 mpg (listed in 2024 as Bronco Badlands 4WD (6-cyl 2.7 L)) | +3 mpg |
| 2025 Bronco 4WD (4-cyl 2.3 L, Manual 7-spd) #3, 4-cyl 2.3 L | 19 mpg | 20 mpg | -1 mpg |
| 2025 Bronco 4WD (6-cyl 2.7 L, Automatic (S10)) #2, 6-cyl 2.7 L | 18 mpg | 20 mpg | -2 mpg |
| 2025 Bronco 4WD (6-cyl 2.7 L, Automatic (S10)) #4, 6-cyl 2.7 L | 18 mpg | 20 mpg | -2 mpg |
| 2025 Bronco Badlands 4WD (Automatic (S10)), 4-cyl 2.3 L | 18 mpg | 18 mpg (listed in 2024 as Bronco Sasquatch 4WD (4-cyl 2.3 L, Automatic (S10))) | no change |
| 2025 Bronco Sasquatch 4WD (Automatic (S10)), 4-cyl 2.3 L | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | no change |
| 2025 Bronco Sasquatch 4WD (Manual 7-spd), 4-cyl 2.3 L | 18 mpg | 17 mpg | +1 mpg |
| 2025 Bronco Badlands 4WD (Manual 7-spd), 4-cyl 2.3 L | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | no change |
| 2025 Bronco Raptor 4WD, 6-cyl 3.0 L | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | no change |
4 2024 versions have no match in 2025.
Crash-test stars from the U.S. safety agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings, checked 2026-11-14. 5 is the best.
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Ford Bronco 2dr SUV 4WD | not rated | 4 of 5 | not rated | 3 of 5 |
| 2025 Ford Bronco 4dr SUV 4WD | not rated | 4 of 5 | not rated | 3 of 5 |
The agency lists 2 variants; all 2 are shown.
The agency's record for the first rated vehicle also lists 58 complaints, 19 recalls, 0 investigations.
Includes agency records filed under: BRONCO 2DR, BRONCO 4DR.
58 complaints for the 2025 Ford Bronco are on file (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints are reports that owners sent to the safety agency. They are not proven defects, and the counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold.
| Part named in the reports | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 18 | |
| Engine | 9 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 | |
| Service Brakes | 8 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 |
5 of the 58 reports say the car was in a crash, 2 mention a fire and 2 mention an injury. One report can name more than one part.
Includes agency records filed under: BRONCO 2DR, BRONCO 4DR.
19 recalls are on file for the 2025 Ford Bronco at the U.S. safety agency (checked 2026-11-14). A dealer does recall repairs free of charge.
Includes agency records filed under: BRONCO 2DR, BRONCO 4DR.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Bronco and Bronco Raptor vehicles. The engine compartment wiring harness may become damaged and short circuit.
Fix: Dealers will install sheathing over the wiring, free of charge. This is a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2026 Bronco Raptor notified owners on 7/31/2026.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Bronco vehicles. The fender flares may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the fender flares as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 1, 2026.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Explorer, Ranger, and Bronco vehicles. The engine may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Fix: Dealers will replace the engine long block, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The front seats may have a loose or dislodged seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the pivot links and bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2026.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Bronco vehicles. The transmission to transfer case joint may be misaligned due to an incorrectly performed previous repair, which could lead to wear of the transmission output shaft splines and transfer ...
Fix: Dealers will inspect the transmission to transfer case joint and replace the transmission and transfer case as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 9, 2026.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles.
Fix: Dealers will replace the EGR valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 31, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Ford Bronco and 2021-2024 Ford Edge vehicles. The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) may overheat and shutdown, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended.
Fix: The APIM software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles.
Fix: Dealers will replace the electronic brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 26, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
11 more are listed at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Other 2025 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The Bronco itself is at 20 mpg.
More Ford models that have a 2025 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
The 2025 Bronco 4WD (4-cyl 2.3 L, Automatic (S10)) #1 with 20 mpg combined (18 city, 22 highway).
The 2025 Ford Bronco costs between $3,100 and $4,150 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. The cheapest is the 2025 Bronco 4WD (4-cyl 2.3 L, Automatic (S10)) #1 at $3,100; the dearest is the 2025 Bronco Raptor 4WD at $4,150. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
The 2025 Ford Bronco is 74th of 76 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2025 Kia Sportage at 43 mpg, and the middle figure for the class is 26 mpg. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas at 21 mpg and the next one behind is the 2025 Kia Telluride at 20 mpg.
The 2024 model had 12 tested versions and the 2025 model has 10. The best figure went from 20 to 20 mpg (no change).
In the agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14; 5 is the best), the stars are 2025 Ford Bronco 2dr SUV 4WD: front 4, rollover 3; 2025 Ford Bronco 4dr SUV 4WD: front 4, rollover 3. The agency lists 2 variants; all 2 are shown.
58 complaints for the 2025 Ford Bronco are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Electrical System (18 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
The agency's database lists 19 recalls for the 2025 Ford Bronco (checked 2026-11-14). They are listed above with the repair the maker offers.
For the 2025 Ford Bronco: EPA file 2026-11-04; fuel price 2026-11-14; crash tests 2026-11-14; complaints 2026-11-14; recalls 2026-11-14. Not covered: purchase price, towing, reliability, repair and insurance costs.
Mileage and fuel cost for the 2025 Ford Bronco: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2025 Ford Bronco: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2025 Ford Bronco: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2025 Ford Bronco: NHTSA (checked 2026-11-14). Fuel prices: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (2026-11-14). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.