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2026 Subaru Crosstrek vs 2026 Ford Bronco Sport

Price, size, cabin, cargo, towing, safety and ownership side by side. Every value comes from the cited sources in each model-year profile, and gaps stay labeled instead of guessed.

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Key differences

Where the published numbers differ

No overall winner: each line is one source-backed figure. Decide which ones matter for how you will use the SUV.

ACrosstrek has

  • Starting pricelower starting price by $4,850

BBronco Sport has

  • Maximum cargomore maximum cargo by 10.5 cu ft

=Same figure

  • Wheelbase

Head-to-head

The numbers, side by side

Bars share one scale starting at zero, so small real differences are not exaggerated. Where a profile lists several figures, the highest published one is used.

CrosstrekBronco Sport
Starting price2026 Subaru Crosstrek: lower starting price by $4,850
$26,995
$31,845
Overall lengthVaries by trim or option; compare the exact configuration
176.4 in
173.1 in 1.5L; 173.4 in 2.0L
WheelbaseSame published figure
105.1 in
105.1 in
Rear legroomVaries by trim or option; compare the exact configuration
36.5-36.7 in
36.9 in
Front headroomVaries by trim or option; compare the exact configuration
39.8 in without moonroof
41.5 in without moonroof; 39.1 in with moonroof
Maximum cargo2026 Ford Bronco Sport: more maximum cargo by 10.5 cu ft
54.7 cu ft gas; 50.6 cu ft hybrid
65.2 cu ft

Decision snapshot

Six buyer questions, without an overall winner.

Each card compares one documented criterion. A lead is shown only when both source-backed values use a compatible measurement; otherwise the raw facts stay visible and the criterion stays unresolved.

Starting priceStarting MSRP
ACrosstrek$26,995Manufacturer-published U.S. specification
BBronco Sport$31,845Manufacturer-published U.S. specification

2026 Subaru Crosstrek has lower published starting MSRP by $4,850.

EfficiencyHybrid fuel economy
ACrosstrek36 city / 36 highway mpgManufacturer-published U.S. specification
BBronco SportNot verifiedNo source-backed value in this profile

The current profiles do not provide two normalized values that can be compared safely.

Maximum cargoMaximum cargo volume
ACrosstrek54.7 cu ft gas; 50.6 cu ft hybridManufacturer-published U.S. specification
BBronco Sport65.2 cu ft1.5L

2026 Ford Bronco Sport has more published maximum cargo volume by 10.5 cu ft.

Rear-seat roomRear legroom
ACrosstrek36.5-36.7 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification
BBronco Sport36.9 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification

2026 Ford Bronco Sport has more published rear/second-row legroom by 0.2 in.

Maximum towingComparable field unavailable
ACrosstrekNot verifiedNo source-backed value in this profile
BBronco SportNot verifiedNo source-backed value in this profile

No directly comparable source-backed field is available for this pair.

Basic warrantyNew-vehicle / basic warranty
ACrosstrekVerify 2026 VIN/model-year bookletCoverage can vary by component and in-service date
BBronco SportVerify 2026 VIN/model-year bookletCoverage can vary by component and in-service date

The current profiles do not provide two normalized values that can be compared safely.

Table view

At a glance

Key specifications

3 of 5 differ
Research fieldA2026 Subaru CrosstrekB2026 Ford Bronco Sport
Starting MSRPDifferent$26,995Manufacturer-published U.S. specification$31,845Manufacturer-published U.S. specification
Primary engine / systemData gap2.5L SUBARU BOXER four-cylinderManufacturer-published U.S. specification—No source-backed value verified yet
Primary outputData gap180 hpManufacturer-published U.S. specification—No source-backed value verified yet
DrivetrainDifferentSymmetrical AWD standardManufacturer-published U.S. specification4x4 standardManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Maximum cargoDifferent54.7 cu ftGas reference65.2 cu ft1.5L

Price & trims

Pricing and trim lineup

4 of 4 differ
Research fieldA2026 Subaru CrosstrekB2026 Ford Bronco Sport
Starting MSRPDifferent$26,995Manufacturer-published U.S. specification$31,845Manufacturer-published U.S. specification
Entry trimDifferentBase · $26,995Gas AWDBig Bend · 2026 trim1.5L EcoBoost, standard 4x4
Highest listed trimDifferentSport Hybrid · $33,995Hybrid AWDBadlands · 2026 trim2.0L and advanced 4x4
Trim lineupDifferentBase · Premium · Sport · Sport Hybrid · Wilderness5 researched trimsBig Bend · Outer Banks · Badlands3 researched trims

Performance

Engine, output and drivetrain

1 of 3 differ
Research fieldA2026 Subaru CrosstrekB2026 Ford Bronco Sport
Engine / primary systemData gap2.5L SUBARU BOXER four-cylinderManufacturer-published U.S. specification—No source-backed value verified yet
Primary outputData gap180 hpManufacturer-published U.S. specification—No source-backed value verified yet
DrivetrainDifferentSymmetrical AWD standardManufacturer-published U.S. specification4x4 standardManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Fuel & efficiency

Fuel and efficiency details

0 of 2 differ
Research fieldA2026 Subaru CrosstrekB2026 Ford Bronco Sport
Hybrid fuel economyData gap36 city / 36 highway mpgManufacturer-published U.S. specification—No source-backed value verified yet
Off-road trim fuel economyData gap24 city / 29 highway mpgManufacturer-published U.S. specification—No source-backed value verified yet

Size & footprint

Exterior dimensions

1 of 5 differ
Research fieldA2026 Subaru CrosstrekB2026 Ford Bronco Sport
Wheelbase105.1 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification105.1 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Overall lengthDifferent176.4 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification173.1 in 1.5L; 173.4 in 2.0LManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Overall widthData gap70.9 in; 71.7 in WildernessManufacturer-published U.S. specification—No source-backed value verified yet
Ground clearanceData gap8.7 in; 9.3 in WildernessManufacturer-published U.S. specification—No source-backed value verified yet
Overall heightData gap—No source-backed value verified yet70.4-71.5 in before optionsManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Cabin

Interior space and seating

3 of 3 differ
Research fieldA2026 Subaru CrosstrekB2026 Ford Bronco Sport
Front legroomDifferent42.9 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification42.4 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Rear legroomDifferent36.5-36.7 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification36.9 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Front headroomDifferent39.8 in without moonroofManufacturer-published U.S. specification41.5 in without moonroof; 39.1 in with moonroofManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Cargo

Cargo space and practical measurements

1 of 2 differ
Research fieldA2026 Subaru CrosstrekB2026 Ford Bronco Sport
Maximum cargo volumeDifferent54.7 cu ft gas; 50.6 cu ft hybridManufacturer-published U.S. specification65.2 cu ft1.5L
Cargo behind rear seatData gap—No source-backed value verified yet32.5 cu ft1.5L

Utility

Towing, seating and capability

2 of 2 differ
Research fieldA2026 Subaru CrosstrekB2026 Ford Bronco Sport
All-wheel driveDifferentSymmetrical AWD standardManufacturer-published U.S. specificationStandard 4x4Manufacturer-published U.S. specification
Maximum cargoDifferent54.7 cu ft gas; 50.6 cu ft hybridManufacturer-published U.S. specification65.2 cu ft1.5L

Ownership

Warranty and service planning

0 of 1 differ
Research fieldA2026 Subaru CrosstrekB2026 Ford Bronco Sport
New-vehicle / basic warrantyVerify 2026 VIN/model-year bookletCoverage can vary by component and in-service dateVerify 2026 VIN/model-year bookletCoverage can vary by component and in-service date

Safety systems

Driver-assistance equipment and context

A2026 Subaru

Crosstrek

Driver-assistance equipment is kept separate from crash ratings. Check the exact 2026 model on IIHS and NHTSA before relying on a rating or award.

  • Automatic emergency braking / forward-collision features
  • Lane-support features
  • Blind-spot systems where equipped
  • Check trim for available advanced driver assistance
B2026 Ford

Bronco Sport

Driver-assistance equipment is kept separate from crash ratings. Check the exact 2026 model on IIHS and NHTSA before relying on a rating or award.

  • Automatic emergency braking / forward-collision features
  • Lane-support features
  • Blind-spot systems where equipped
  • Check trim for available advanced driver assistance

Cabin technology

Infotainment, connectivity and convenience

A2026 Subaru

Crosstrek

  • Infotainment and phone integration vary by trim.
  • Camera, parking and premium-audio features vary by equipment.
  • Connected-services availability and trial periods can change.
B2026 Ford

Bronco Sport

  • Infotainment and phone integration vary by trim.
  • Camera, parking and premium-audio features vary by equipment.
  • Connected-services availability and trial periods can change.

Evidence ledger

Source links and research freshness

Buying context

What to check before choosing a trim

A2026 Subaru

Crosstrek

  1. Hybrid cargo volume is lower than the standard gas reference.
  2. Wilderness changes clearance, fuel economy and towing.
  3. Moonroof-equipped trims lose published front headroom.
Research caveat

Use the exact trim, drivetrain, roof equipment and powertrain when a number is configuration-sensitive. Cargo volume does not prove that a rigid item fits through the hatch; measure the exact vehicle for close-fit use cases.

Updated 2026-09-232 research sources
B2026 Ford

Bronco Sport

  1. The moonroof reduces published front headroom by 2.4 inches.
  2. Sasquatch and 2.0L configurations publish different cargo figures.
  3. Standard 4x4 changes price comparisons with FWD rivals.
Research caveat

Use the exact trim, drivetrain, roof equipment and powertrain when a number is configuration-sensitive. Cargo volume does not prove that a rigid item fits through the hatch; measure the exact vehicle for close-fit use cases.

Updated 2026-09-232 research sources

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