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2026 model year · Body-on-frame SUVs

Ford Bronco vs Jeep Wrangler

The Bronco tows 4,500 lb, the Wrangler 5,000 lb. Ground clearance reaches 13.1 in on the Bronco and 12.9 in on the Wrangler. Ford Bronco and Jeep Wrangler side by side, 2026 model year, from the makers’ own documents.

This page compares the 2026 Ford Bronco (Bronco U725, 2021–present) and 2026 Jeep Wrangler (Wrangler JL, 2018–present): the newest model year in which both have maker figures, in US-market units.

Max towing: 4,500 lb vs 5,000 lb
Max payload: 1,417 lb vs 1,562 lb
Ground clearance: 13.1 in vs 12.9 in
Curb weight: 5,814 lb vs 5,268 lb

01 / Verdict

Bronco or Wrangler: who leads on what

Each line is the maker’s top figure for each model across its configurations. A lead is on that best configuration, so it depends on cab, bed, engine, axle and options; the closest matching trucks are compared below. Only a maker’s own figure decides a lead.

Towing and GCWR: The Bronco tows 4,500 lb, the Wrangler 5,000 lb. The Wrangler leads by 500 lb on its best configuration.
Payload and GVWR: The Bronco carries 1,417 lb of payload, the Wrangler 1,562 lb. The Wrangler leads by 145 lb on its best configuration.
Ground clearance and angles: The Bronco has 13.1 in of ground clearance, the Wrangler 12.9 in. The Bronco leads by 0.2 in on its best configuration. At the best configuration: approach angle Bronco 47.2°, Wrangler 47.4°; breakover angle Bronco 30.8°, Wrangler 32.4°; departure angle Bronco 40.5°, Wrangler 40.4°.
Dimensions: Length: Bronco 173.2–191.0 in, Wrangler 166.8–192.5 in; width: Bronco 75.9–79.3 in, Wrangler 73.9–79.3 in; height: Bronco 71.9–78.6 in, Wrangler 73.6–75.5 in; wheelbase: Bronco 100.4–116.1 in, Wrangler 96.8–118.4 in.
Curb weight: Curb weight: Bronco 4,336–5,814 lb, Wrangler 4,003–5,268 lb.
Tires: Factory tire sizes. Bronco: 255/70R16, LT315/70R17, P255/75R17, LT265/70R17 and 3 more. Wrangler: P245/75R17, 245/75R17, LT285/75R17C, LT315/70R17C and 2 more.
Fuel tank: Fuel tank: Bronco 16.9–20.8 gal, Wrangler 17.5–21.5 gal.

02 / Side by side

Every figure, group by group

Each cell is the range across the maker’s 2026 configurations of that model, with the small number of the document it comes from. A figure that is an estimate, an owners’ report or a third-party figure wears its mark and never decides a lead; a group where one model has no maker figure says so.

Towing and GCWR

MakerUS units

Ford Bronco and Jeep Wrangler: towing and gcwr
Figure	Ford Bronco2026	Jeep Wrangler2026	Leads
Max towing	3,460–4,500 lb^{source 1}	2,000–5,000 lb^{source 2}	Wrangler +500 lb
GCWR	8,500–10,650 lb^{source 1}	8,400–10,300 lb^{source 2}9 of 13 configs	Bronco +350 lb

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Payload and GVWR

MakerUS units

Ford Bronco and Jeep Wrangler: payload and gvwr
Figure	Ford Bronco2026	Jeep Wrangler2026	Leads
Max payload	1,009–1,417 lb^{source 1}^{source 3}16 of 18 configs	1,088–1,562 lb^{source 2}9 of 13 configs	Wrangler +145 lb
GVWR	5,540–6,850 lb^{source 1}	Not published

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Ground clearance and angles

MakerUS units

Ford Bronco and Jeep Wrangler: ground clearance and angles
Figure	Ford Bronco2026	Jeep Wrangler2026	Leads
Ground clearance	8.3–13.1 in^{source 1}	9.7–12.9 in^{source 2}	Bronco +0.2 in
Approach angle	35.7–47.2°^{source 1}	41.4–47.4°^{source 2}	Wrangler +0.2°
Breakover angle	19.6–30.8°^{source 1}	20.3–32.4°^{source 2}	Wrangler +1.6°
Departure angle	29.8–40.5°^{source 1}	35.9–40.4°^{source 2}	Bronco +0.1°

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Dimensions

MakerUS units

Ford Bronco and Jeep Wrangler: dimensions
Figure	Ford Bronco2026	Jeep Wrangler2026	Leads
Length	173.2–191.0 in^{source 1}	166.8–192.5 in^{source 2}	Wrangler +1.5 in at the top
Width	75.9–79.3 in^{source 3}17 of 18 configs	73.9–79.3 in^{source 2}	Same at the top
Height	71.9–78.6 in^{source 1}	73.6–75.5 in^{source 2}	Bronco +3.1 in at the top
Wheelbase	100.4–116.1 in^{source 1}	96.8–118.4 in^{source 2}	Wrangler +2.3 in at the top

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Curb weight

MakerUS units

Ford Bronco and Jeep Wrangler: curb weight
Figure	Ford Bronco2026	Jeep Wrangler2026	Leads
Curb weight	4,336–5,814 lb^{source 1}	4,003–5,268 lb^{source 2}	Bronco +546 lb at the top

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Tires

MakerUS units

Ford Bronco and Jeep Wrangler: tires
Figure	Ford Bronco2026	Jeep Wrangler2026	Leads
Factory tire sizes	255/70R16, LT315/70R17, P255/75R17, LT265/70R17, P255/70R18^{source 4}and 2 more	P245/75R17, 245/75R17, LT285/75R17C, LT315/70R17C, P255/70R18^{source 2}^{source 5}and 1 more

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Fuel tank

MakerUS units

Ford Bronco and Jeep Wrangler: fuel tank
Figure	Ford Bronco2026	Jeep Wrangler2026	Leads
Fuel tank	16.9–20.8 gal^{source 1}	17.5–21.5 gal^{source 2}	Wrangler +0.7 gal at the top

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

SourcesMakerThe small number by a figure says which document it is from.

Documents last checked Oct 7, 2026. How we read them and what the marks mean: how we source the numbers. A figure doesn’t match its document? Report a wrong number.

03 / Like for like

The closest matching configurations

Ranges mix every cab, bed and engine. Here is one configuration of each, matched on the options that change the figures most, named as the maker names it.

Ford Bronco: 2026 Base 4-door 2.3L 7-speed manual
Jeep Wrangler: 2026 Sport 4-door 3.6L manual

Ford Bronco and Jeep Wrangler, closest matching configurations
Figure	Bronco	Wrangler	Leads
Max towing	3,500 lb^{source 1}	3,500 lb^{source 2}	Tie
GCWR	8,980 lb^{source 1}	8,400 lb^{source 2}	Bronco +580 lb
Max payload	1,417 lb^{source 1}	1,249 lb^{source 2}	Bronco +168 lb
GVWR	5,920 lb^{source 1}	Not published
Ground clearance	8.4 in^{source 1}	9.7 in^{source 2}	Wrangler +1.3 in
Approach angle	35.7°^{source 1}	41.4°^{source 2}	Wrangler +5.7°
Breakover angle	19.6°^{source 1}	20.3°^{source 2}	Wrangler +0.7°
Departure angle	29.8°^{source 1}	36.1°^{source 2}	Wrangler +6.3°
Curb weight	4,504 lb^{source 1}	4,251 lb^{source 2}	Bronco +253 lb
Length	189.4 in^{source 1}	188.4 in^{source 2}	Bronco +1.0 in
Wheelbase	116.1 in^{source 1}	118.4 in^{source 2}	Wrangler +2.3 in
Factory tire sizes	255/70R16^{source 4}	P245/75R17^{source 2}
Fuel tank	20.8 gal^{source 1}	21.5 gal^{source 2}	Wrangler +0.7 gal

Each is its model’s lowest trim with four-wheel drive (four doors where the data splits by body), with the first engine and gearbox the maker lists for it.
Our data does not split the Wrangler by drive, so it is not named above; the Wrangler is matched on its other options.
A figure marked “with” needs that factory package; one without is the configuration as it comes.

04 / Top figures

Which configuration earns each top figure

The leads above are between each model’s best configuration. Here is which configuration that is, and the factory package it needs.

Ford Bronco

Max towing 4,500 lb: Raptor 4-door 3.0L 10-speed auto
GCWR 10,650 lb: Raptor 4-door 3.0L 10-speed auto
Max payload 1,417 lb: Base 4-door 2.3L 7-speed manual
Ground clearance 13.1 in: Raptor 4-door 3.0L 10-speed auto
Approach angle 47.2°: Raptor 4-door 3.0L 10-speed auto
Breakover angle 30.8°: Raptor 4-door 3.0L 10-speed auto
Departure angle 40.5°: Raptor 4-door 3.0L 10-speed auto

Jeep Wrangler

Max towing 5,000 lb: Rubicon 4-door 2.0L turbo automatic
GCWR 10,300 lb: Rubicon 4-door 2.0L turbo automatic
Max payload 1,562 lb: Rubicon 4-door 3.6L automatic with Xtreme 35 Package
Ground clearance 12.9 in: Rubicon 4-door 2.0L turbo automatic with Xtreme 35 Package
Approach angle 47.4°: Rubicon 4-door 2.0L turbo automatic with Xtreme 35 Package
Breakover angle 32.4°: Rubicon 2-door 2.0L turbo automatic with Xtreme 35 Package
Departure angle 40.4°: Rubicon 2-door 2.0L turbo automatic with Xtreme 35 Package

05 / Keep going

Both models, and other matchups

Ford Bronco U725 (2021–present): every configuration and spec

Jeep Wrangler JL (2018–present): every configuration and spec

All vehicle comparisons · Rankings · How we source the numbers

06 / FAQ

Questions people ask

Which tows more, the Bronco or the Wrangler?

The Bronco tows 4,500 lb, the Wrangler 5,000 lb. The Wrangler leads by 500 lb on its best configuration. This is the maker’s top figure for each model across its 2026 configurations; what a given truck can do depends on its cab, bed, engine, axle and options.

Which has more payload, the Bronco or the Wrangler?

The Bronco carries 1,417 lb of payload, the Wrangler 1,562 lb. The Wrangler leads by 145 lb on its best configuration. This is the maker’s top figure for each model across its 2026 configurations; what a given truck can do depends on its cab, bed, engine, axle and options.

Which has more ground clearance, the Bronco or the Wrangler?

The Bronco has 13.1 in of ground clearance, the Wrangler 12.9 in. The Bronco leads by 0.2 in on its best configuration. This is the maker’s top figure for each model across its 2026 configurations; what a given truck can do depends on its cab, bed, engine, axle and options.

How do the Bronco and the Wrangler compare in size?

Length: Bronco 173.2–191.0 in, Wrangler 166.8–192.5 in; wheelbase: Bronco 100.4–116.1 in, Wrangler 96.8–118.4 in. The range runs across cab, bed and wheelbase choices.

Which model years does this Bronco vs Wrangler comparison use?

This page compares the 2026 Ford Bronco (Bronco U725, 2021–present) and 2026 Jeep Wrangler (Wrangler JL, 2018–present): the newest model year in which both have maker figures, in US-market units.