The true definition of Southern comfort is the pleasure of driving a sporty, reliable SUV from your home to your destination. When it comes to taking on the comforts of your daily commute with style and confidence, a compact SUV is the ideal solution for capability, comfort, and a vehicle that is easy on your budget, providing gas savings.
The 2025 Ford Bronco Sport promises a smooth, sporty ride with enough grit to handle everything from morning commutes to weekend getaways. The 2025 Jeep Compass is another compact SUV that blends rugged Jeep styling with modern features, making it a versatile choice for both city driving and weekend adventures.
So, which compact crossover SUV delivers when it comes to everyday driving in our city’s unique blend of city streets, country roads, and unpredictable weather? In this comparison, we break down the comfort, technology, fuel economy, and overall value of these two compact SUVs to help you decide which is the better fit for your Southern lifestyle.
Key Takeaways
- The 2025 Ford Bronco Sport outsizes its competition with a spacious and comfortable interior.
- The Ford Bronco Sport models feature large digital displays, including a 13.0-inch LCD touchscreen with swipe capability.
- The new 2025 Ford Bronco Sport lineup is capable, fuel-efficient, and ready for your next off-road adventure.
How does the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport compare to the 2025 Jeep Compass?
Both the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport and the 2025 Jeep Compass are compact crossover SUVs, but the Ford Bronco Sport is taller, wider, and has a longer wheelbase. Overall, the Ford Bronco Sport offers more space for passengers and cargo, making it a top choice in the compact crossover segment.
Speaking of interior pleasures, the Ford Bronco Sport is a crowd pleaser with its 13.2-inch touchscreen display with swipe capability. The Jeep Compass does have digital displays, but its touchscreen is only 10.1 inches, just over a three-inch difference. While there are some differences between the two, both incorporate modern technology, including wireless device connectivity, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and navigation.
There is a difference between the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport and the 2025 Jeep Compass with engine capacity and power, which can impact performance and fuel efficiency. The Ford Bronco Sport Big Bend, Heritage, Free Wheeling, and Outer Banks models come equipped with a 1.5L EcoBoost engine. The top-of-the-line Bronco Sport Badlands has a 2.0L EcoBoost engine with a maximum towing capacity of 2,700 pounds when paired with the Trailer Tow Package. The Jeep Compass lineup has a 2.0L I-4 engine, which generates slightly less horsepower than the 2.0L EcoBoost engine in the Bronco Sport Badlands.
Which compact SUV has better fuel economy? The Jeep Compass.
Although the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport achieves respectable EPA fuel economy, with 27 MPG on the highway, the Jeep Compass outperforms it in this category with even better fuel economy. The 2025 Jeep Compass gets a combined 27 MPG in the city and on the highway. On the highway, it is expected to reach 32 MPG.
What makes the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport worth buying?
The 2025 Ford Bronco Sport is a top four pick by J.D. Power for the best small SUV of the year, making it a smart choice for your next vehicle. With five impressive models offering comfort, convenience, and off-road capability, it is ready to handle all your daily tasks, from grocery runs to school lines, along with your daily commute from home to work and back.
When you buy the new 2025 Ford Bronco Sport, you get an IIHS Top Safety Pick+, providing the peace of mind you need while driving anywhere. With its fuel efficiency and driver assistance technology, including the Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+ and Assist 2.0, the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport excels in every way.
Your new 2025 Ford Bronco Sport has a comfortable interior with legroom and headroom for five passengers, along with space for groceries, bags, and luggage. The interior features seats with leather trims, while the front seats and steering wheel are heated. Throughout the cabin, you will find USB ports, power outlets, and cup holders. Additionally, wireless charging and a Wi-Fi hotspot through FordPass Connect provide you and your crew with everything you need to stream your favorite media and entertainment seamlessly.
The new 2025 Ford Bronco Sport has advanced 4x4 options with a Twin Clutch Rear-Drive Unit. It comes with five standard G.O.A.T. (Goes Over Any Terrain) modes, providing the next level of capability for off-road adventures. You also get trail technology, including the Ford Trail Control with 1-Pedal Driving feature.
Sporty and Compact Capability
The new 2025 Ford Bronco Sport is compact, capable, and ready to take you on your next greatest adventure. The Ford Bronco Sport is versatile and competes for power and fuel efficiency with some of the best small SUVs on the road.
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