Ford Bronco MPG by year (1984-2026)
The agency's file has 19 model years of the Ford Bronco from 1984 to 2026. The newest, the 2026 Ford Bronco, gets 15 to 20 mpg combined across 9 tested versions.
Best of 2026
20 mpgBronco 4WD (4-cyl 2.3 L, Automatic (S10)), combinedBest in the file
21 mpgBronco 4WD (4-cyl 2.3 L, Automatic (S10)); reached in 2021Best non-hybrid, 2026
20 mpgBronco 4WD (4-cyl 2.3 L, Automatic (S10)), combinedBest combined mileage by model year
Each dot is the best version of that model year. The table below holds every figure.
Years when the mileage changed
- 1987: the best combined figure went down 2 mpg, to 15 mpg (from 17 in 1986).
Your fuel cost, 2026 Bronco
Pick a 2026 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 and sets the price of that fuel.
2026 Bronco 4WD (4-cyl 2.3 L, Automatic (S10)), 4-cyl 2.3 L: 18 mpg city, 22 highway, 20 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2026 Bronco version is $3,100 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
Every model year
Open a year for the calculator, every version, rivals, safety record and recalls. Years in the table are the ones the agency tested; pages exist for 3 of them.
| Model year | Versions | Best gas | Fuel a year (agency) | Best figure against the year before |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 15 | 15 mpg | $4,150 to $6,250 | no earlier year in the file |
| 1985 | 10 | 16 mpg | $3,900 to $5,650 | +1 mpg |
| 1986 | 6 | 17 mpg | $3,650 to $5,650 | +1 mpg |
| 1987 | 8 | 15 mpg | $4,150 to $5,650 | -2 mpg |
| 1988 | 9 | 15 mpg | $4,150 to $5,650 | no change |
| 1989 | 9 | 15 mpg | $4,150 to $5,650 | no change |
| 1990 | 7 | 14 mpg | $4,450 to $5,200 | -1 mpg |
| 1991 | 5 | 14 mpg | $4,450 to $5,200 | no change |
| 1992 | 5 | 14 mpg | $4,450 to $5,200 | no change |
| 1993 | 3 | 14 mpg | $4,450 to $5,200 | no change |
| 1994 | 3 | 14 mpg | $4,450 to $4,800 | no change |
| 1995 | 3 | 14 mpg | $4,450 to $4,800 | no change |
| 1996 | 3 | 14 mpg | $4,450 to $5,200 | no change |
| 2021 | 10 | 21 mpg | $2,950 to $3,650 | no earlier year in the file |
| 2022 | 12 | 20 mpg | $3,100 to $4,150 | -1 mpg |
| 2023 | 13 | 20 mpg | $3,100 to $4,150 | no change |
| 2024 | 12 | 20 mpg | $3,100 to $4,150 | no change |
| 2025 | 10 | 20 mpg | $3,100 to $4,150 | no change |
| 2026 | 9 | 20 mpg | $3,100 to $4,150 | no change |
The best combined figure changed against the year before in 5 of 19 model years: 1985: +1 mpg, 1986: +1 mpg, 1987: -2 mpg, 1990: -1 mpg, 2022: -1 mpg.
Where the newest year stands
The 2026 Bronco is in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class. By best combined figure it ranks 65th of 66 2026 models in that class; the middle figure for the class is 27 mpg and the top figure is 42 mpg. Best Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD mileage, 2026 models.
Other Ford models
Every other Ford model on this site, nearest to the Bronco in newest-year mileage first.
| Model | Newest year | Combined | Against the Bronco |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expedition | 2026 | 18 to 19 mpg | 1 lower |
| Edge | 2024 | 21 to 23 mpg | 3 higher |
| Ranger | 2026 | 17 to 23 mpg | 3 higher |
| Explorer | 2026 | 19 to 24 mpg | 4 higher |
| F150 | 2026 | 12 to 24 mpg | 4 higher |
| Mustang | 2026 | 12 to 26 mpg | 6 higher |
| Bronco Sport | 2026 | 23 to 27 mpg | 7 higher |
| Maverick | 2026 | 23 to 38 mpg | 18 higher |
| Escape | 2026 | 26 to 40 mpg | 20 higher |
| F-150 Lightning | 2025 | 66 to 72 MPGe | not the same measure |
| Mustang Mach-E | 2026 | 84 to 110 MPGe | not the same measure |
Common questions
Which Ford Bronco model year has the best mileage?
Since 1984, the best conventional figure is 21 mpg combined, for the 2021 Bronco 4WD (4-cyl 2.3 L, Automatic (S10)).
How many versions of the Ford Bronco has the agency tested?
152 versions across 19 model years (1984 to 2026).
Has the mileage of the Ford Bronco gone up over the years?
The best combined figure was 15 mpg in 1984 and is 20 mpg in 2026, a change of +5 mpg.
Mileage and fuel cost: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.