Ford Bronco Sport vs Honda CR-V
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Honda CR-V
Overview
| Spec | Ford Bronco SportBig Bend | Honda CR-VLX |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Big Bend | LX |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford Bronco SportBig Bend | Honda CR-VLX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $31,845 | $30,920 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $15,999 | $7,995 (best) |
| Median listing price | $33,491 | $28,500 (best) |
| Highest listing price | $44,529 | $38,985 (best) |
| For sale now | 460 (best) | 189 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford Bronco SportBig Bend | Honda CR-VLX |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 27 MPG | 30 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 25 MPG | 28 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 30 MPG | 33 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 16 gal (best) | 14 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Ford Bronco SportBig Bend | Honda CR-VLX |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 181 hp | 190 hp (best) |
| Torque | 190 lb-ft (best) | 179 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 1.5 L | 1.5 L |
| Cylinders | I3 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford Bronco SportBig Bend | Honda CR-VLX |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 65.2 cu ft | 76.5 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 2,000 lbs (best) | 1,500 lbs |
| Curb weight | — | 3,472 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 7.8 in | 7.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 106.3 in (best) |
| Length | 172.7 in | 184.8 in (best) |
| Width | 74.3 in (best) | 73.5 in |
| Height | 70.2 in (best) | 66.2 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford Bronco SportBig Bend | Honda CR-VLX |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 4 | None reported (best) |
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 | Ford Bronco Sport | Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Big Bend $31,845 MSRP(Currently comparing) | LX $30,920 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Heritage $34,145 MSRP | LX $32,420 MSRP |
| 3 | Outer Banks $36,945 MSRP | EX $33,150 MSRP |
| 4 | Badlands $40,265 MSRP | EX $34,650 MSRP |
| 5 | — | EX-L $35,400 MSRP |
| 6 | — | EX-L $36,900 MSRP |
| 7 | — | Sport Hybrid $35,630 MSRP |
| 8 | — | Sport Hybrid $37,130 MSRP |
| 9 | — | Sport-L Hybrid $38,725 MSRP |
| 10 | — | Sport-L Hybrid $40,225 MSRP |
| 11 | — | TrailSport Hybrid $38,800 MSRP |
| 12 | — | Sport Touring Hybrid $42,250 MSRP |
| 13 | — | CR-V e:FCEV SUV $50,000 MSRP |
Live inventory
Ford Bronco Sport460 for sale
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Certified2021 Ford Bronco Sport
Base
Silver Metallic•Ebony21,816 mi$23,297Greensboro Auto Center
Greensboro, NC
Used2023 Ford Bronco Sport
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Blue Metallic•Ebony/Roast32,019 mi$26,699Matt Bowers Chevrolet Slidell
Slidell, LA
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Lincolnia, VA
New2026 Ford Bronco Sport
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Honda CR-V189 for sale
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Used2021 Honda CR-V
EX-L
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Crystal Black Pearl•Black131,963 mi$16,853Drive Appeal
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Urban Gray•Black38,002 mi$27,800Jim Coleman Nissan Bethesda
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Certified2024 Honda CR-V
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Blue•Black25,808 mi$33,300Jim Coleman Nissan Bethesda
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Crystal Black•Black25,653 mi$32,474Bob Boyte Honda Moss Point
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Gray•Black35,776 mi$29,980Kia on Atlantic
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Ford Bronco Sport vs Honda CR-V FAQ
- Which is better: 2026 Ford Bronco Sport or 2026 Honda CR-V?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Ford Bronco Sport vs 2026 Honda CR-V on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2026 Ford Bronco Sport or 2026 Honda CR-V?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Honda CR-V starts lower at $30,920. Live Ford Bronco Sport listings start at $15,999. Live Honda CR-V listings start at $7,995.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Ford Bronco Sport or 2026 Honda CR-V?
- The 2026 Honda CR-V leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (30,920).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Ford Bronco Sport or 2026 Honda CR-V?
- The 2026 Honda CR-V leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (40).
- Which has better horsepower: 2026 Ford Bronco Sport or 2026 Honda CR-V?
- The 2026 Ford Bronco Sport leads on horsepower in this comparison (250).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Ford Bronco Sport or 2026 Honda CR-V?
- The 2026 Ford Bronco Sport leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (2,200).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Ford Bronco Sport vs 2026 Honda CR-V?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Ford Bronco Sport (5/5 NHTSA overall); Honda CR-V (5/5 NHTSA overall).