Chevrolet C1500 Suburban RWD vs Ford Bronco
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Ford Bronco
Overview
| Spec | Chevrolet C1500 Suburban RWD1500 | Ford BroncoBronco SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | 1500 | Bronco SUV |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | four wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 7-speed manual |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 1999 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Chevrolet C1500 Suburban RWD1500 | Ford BroncoBronco SUV |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 (best) | $40,495 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Chevrolet C1500 Suburban RWD1500 | Ford BroncoBronco SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 14 MPG | 19 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 12 MPG | 18 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 17 MPG | 21 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 42 gal (best) | 16.9 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Chevrolet C1500 Suburban RWD1500 | Ford BroncoBronco SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 255 hp | 300 hp (best) |
| Torque | 330 lb-ft (best) | 325 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 5.7 L (best) | 2.3 L |
| Cylinders | V8 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Chevrolet C1500 Suburban RWD1500 | Ford BroncoBronco SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | — | 4 seats (best) |
| Doors | 5 (best) | 2 |
| Cargo volume | — | 52 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 7,500 lbs (best) | 3,500 lbs |
| Payload | 2,003 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 4,820 lbs | 4,319 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 6.6 in | 8.3 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 131.5 in (best) | 100.4 in |
| Length | 219.5 in (best) | 173.7 in |
| Width | 76.7 in (best) | 75.9 in |
| Height | 70.7 in | 71.9 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Chevrolet C1500 Suburban RWD1500 | Ford BroncoBronco SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | — | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Rollover | — | 3 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Chevrolet C1500 Suburban RWD | Ford Bronco |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1500 $0 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Bronco SUV $40,495 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | 1500 LS $0 MSRP | Bronco SUV $40,495 MSRP |
| 3 | 1500 LT $0 MSRP | Big Bend $40,995 MSRP |
| 4 | — | Outer Banks $48,090 MSRP |
| 5 | — | Badlands $48,890 MSRP |
| 6 | — | Badlands $48,890 MSRP |
| 7 | — | Heritage Edition $51,625 MSRP |
| 8 | — | Stroppe Edition $69,995 MSRP |
| 9 | — | Raptor $79,995 MSRP |