2026 model year · Body-on-frame SUVs

Ford Bronco vs Lexus GX

The Bronco tows 4,500 lb, the GX 9,096 lb. Ground clearance reaches 13.1 in on the Bronco and 9.8 in on the GX. Ford Bronco and Lexus GX side by side, 2026 model year, from the makers’ own documents.

This page compares the 2026 Ford Bronco (Bronco U725, 2021–present) and 2026 Lexus GX (GX J250, 2024–present): the newest model year in which both have maker figures, in US-market units.

Max towing: 4,500 lb vs 9,096 lb
Ground clearance: 13.1 in vs 9.8 in
Curb weight: 5,814 lb vs 5,710 lb

01 / Verdict

Bronco or GX: 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 GX 9,096 lb. The GX leads by 4,596 lb on its best configuration.
Payload and GVWR: Only the Bronco has a payload figure in our data: it carries 1,417 lb of payload. The GX has none, so no leader is named.
Ground clearance and angles: The Bronco has 13.1 in of ground clearance, the GX 9.8 in. The Bronco leads by 3.3 in on its best configuration. At the best configuration: approach angle Bronco 47.2°, GX 26.0°; breakover angle Bronco 30.8°, GX 24.0°; departure angle Bronco 40.5°, GX 23.0°.
Dimensions: Length: Bronco 173.2–191.0 in, GX 197.1 in; width: Bronco 75.9–79.3 in, GX 78.0–78.7 in; height: Bronco 71.9–78.6 in, GX 75.4–77.2 in; wheelbase: Bronco 100.4–116.1 in, GX 112.2 in.
Curb weight: Curb weight: Bronco 4,336–5,814 lb, GX 5,565–5,710 lb.
Tires: Factory tire sizes. Bronco: 255/70R16, LT315/70R17, P255/75R17, LT265/70R17 and 3 more. GX: not in our data.
Fuel tank: Fuel tank: Bronco 16.9–20.8 gal, GX 21.1 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 Lexus GX: towing and gcwr
Figure	Ford Bronco2026	Lexus GX2026	Leads
Max towing	3,460–4,500 lb^{source 1}	7,601–9,096 lb^{source 2}	GX +4,596 lb
GCWR	8,500–10,650 lb^{source 1}	not in our data	no maker figure for one

“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 Lexus GX: payload and gvwr
Figure	Ford Bronco2026	Lexus GX2026	Leads
Max payload	1,009–1,417 lb^{source 1}^{source 3}16 of 18 configs	not in our data	no maker figure for one
GVWR	5,540–6,850 lb^{source 1}	6,920–7,165 lb^{source 2}	GX +315 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.

Ground clearance and angles

MakerUS units

Ford Bronco and Lexus GX: ground clearance and angles
Figure	Ford Bronco2026	Lexus GX2026	Leads
Ground clearance	8.3–13.1 in^{source 1}	8.7–9.8 in^{source 2}	Bronco +3.3 in
Approach angle	35.7–47.2°^{source 1}	26.0°^{source 2}	Bronco +21.2°
Breakover angle	19.6–30.8°^{source 1}	23.0–24.0°^{source 2}	Bronco +6.8°
Departure angle	29.8–40.5°^{source 1}	21.0–23.0°^{source 2}	Bronco +17.5°

“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 Lexus GX: dimensions
Figure	Ford Bronco2026	Lexus GX2026	Leads
Length	173.2–191.0 in^{source 1}	197.1 in^{source 2}	GX +6.1 in at the top
Width	75.9–79.3 in^{source 3}17 of 18 configs	78.0–78.7 in^{source 2}	Bronco +0.6 in at the top
Height	71.9–78.6 in^{source 1}	75.4–77.2 in^{source 2}	Bronco +1.4 in at the top
Wheelbase	100.4–116.1 in^{source 1}	112.2 in^{source 2}	Bronco +3.9 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 Lexus GX: curb weight
Figure	Ford Bronco2026	Lexus GX2026	Leads
Curb weight	4,336–5,814 lb^{source 1}	5,565–5,710 lb^{source 2}	Bronco +104 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 Lexus GX: tires
Figure	Ford Bronco2026	Lexus GX2026	Leads
Factory tire sizes	255/70R16, LT315/70R17, P255/75R17, LT265/70R17, P255/70R18^{source 4}and 2 more	265/55R20, 265/50R22, 265/70R18^{source 5}^{source 6}third-party

No maker figure for the GX in this group in our data, so it names no leader. “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 Lexus GX: fuel tank
Figure	Ford Bronco2026	Lexus GX2026	Leads
Fuel tank	16.9–20.8 gal^{source 1}	21.1 gal^{source 2}	GX +0.3 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 12, 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
Lexus GX: 2026 550 Premium

Ford Bronco and Lexus GX, closest matching configurations
Figure	Bronco	GX	Leads
Max towing	3,500 lb^{source 1}	9,063 lb^{source 2}	GX +5,563 lb
GCWR	8,980 lb^{source 1}	not in our data	no maker figure for one
Max payload	1,417 lb^{source 1}	not in our data	no maker figure for one
GVWR	5,920 lb^{source 1}	7,030 lb^{source 2}	GX +1,110 lb
Ground clearance	8.4 in^{source 1}	8.7 in^{source 2}	GX +0.3 in
Approach angle	35.7°^{source 1}	26.0°^{source 2}	Bronco +9.7°
Breakover angle	19.6°^{source 1}	23.0°^{source 2}	GX +3.4°
Departure angle	29.8°^{source 1}	23.0°^{source 2}	Bronco +6.8°
Curb weight	4,504 lb^{source 1}	5,585–5,606 lb^{source 2}	GX +1,102 lb
Length	189.4 in^{source 1}	197.1 in^{source 2}	GX +7.7 in
Wheelbase	116.1 in^{source 1}	112.2 in^{source 2}	Bronco +3.9 in
Factory tire sizes	255/70R16^{source 4}	265/55R20^{source 5}third-party
Fuel tank	20.8 gal^{source 1}	21.1 gal^{source 2}	GX +0.3 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.
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
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

Lexus GX

Max towing 9,096 lb: 550 Overtrail
Ground clearance 9.8 in: 550 Overtrail
Approach angle 26.0°: 550 Premium
Breakover angle 24.0°: 550 Overtrail
Departure angle 23.0°: 550 Premium

05 / Keep going

Both models, and other matchups

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

Lexus GX J250 (2024–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 GX?

The Bronco tows 4,500 lb, the GX 9,096 lb. The GX leads by 4,596 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 GX?

Only the Bronco has a payload figure in our data: it carries 1,417 lb of payload. The GX has none, so no leader is named. 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 GX?

The Bronco has 13.1 in of ground clearance, the GX 9.8 in. The Bronco leads by 3.3 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 GX compare in size?

Length: Bronco 173.2–191.0 in, GX 197.1 in; wheelbase: Bronco 100.4–116.1 in, GX 112.2 in. The range runs across cab, bed and wheelbase choices.

Which model years does this Bronco vs GX comparison use?

This page compares the 2026 Ford Bronco (Bronco U725, 2021–present) and 2026 Lexus GX (GX J250, 2024–present): the newest model year in which both have maker figures, in US-market units.