2027 Dodge Durango vs. 2026 Ford Bronco

TrueCar says the Ford Bronco's $42,790 MSRP undercuts the Dodge Durango's $45,870 by $3,080, and the Bronco also wins on fuel economy at 18 city/21 highway mpg versus the Durango's 14 city/22 highway. Unhaggle's spec comparison shows the Bronco's 2.7L turbo V6 making 275 hp and 315 lb-ft with part-time 4WD and a 7-speed manual option, versus the Durango's 3.6L Pentastar V6 at 295 hp and 260 lb-ft paired with an 8-speed TorqueFlite automatic, giving the Bronco more torque and the Durango more horsepower.

Which to choose, and why

$3,080 cheaper, thriftier Bronco

TrueCar (opens in a new tab) says the Ford Bronco's $42,790 MSRP undercuts the Dodge Durango's $45,870 by $3,080, and the Bronco also wins on fuel economy at 18 city/21 highway mpg versus the Durango's 14 city/22 highway.

More torque for the Bronco, more horsepower for the Durango

Unhaggle's (opens in a new tab) spec comparison shows the Bronco's 2.7L turbo V6 making 275 hp and 315 lb-ft with part-time 4WD and a 7-speed manual option, versus the Durango's 3.6L Pentastar V6 at 295 hp and 260 lb-ft paired with an 8-speed TorqueFlite automatic, giving the Bronco more torque and the Durango more horsepower.

Questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper, the Dodge Durango or Ford Bronco?

TrueCar (opens in a new tab) says the Bronco, by $3,080 at MSRP.

Which has more torque, the Dodge Durango or Ford Bronco?

Unhaggle (opens in a new tab) says the Bronco, at 315 lb-ft versus the Durango's 260 lb-ft.

Side-by-side matrix

The published fields that can change the decision.

Dodge Durango: 5 records · Ford Bronco: 9 records.

Decision field	Dodge Durango	Ford Bronco
Exact EPA records	5	9
Model / option labels	2	5
Drive layouts	All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive	Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
Engines / propulsion	3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl	2.3L 4-cyl SIDI & PFI, 2.7L 6-cyl SIDI & PFI, 3L 6-cyl SIDI
Transmissions	Automatic 8-spd	Automatic (S10), Manual 7-spd
Fuel types	Midgrade, Premium, Regular	Regular
EPA classes	Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD	Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Combined efficiency	13–20 MPG/MPGe	15–20 MPG/MPGe
Electric range	Not listed	Not listed
Annual fuel / energy estimate	$3250–6150 per year	$3250–4300 per year

Head to head

Dodge Durango vs. Ford Bronco: size, power, capability and price.

Measure	Dodge Durango	Ford Bronco
Starting price (KBB base)	$45,670	$42,490
Top trim price (KBB base)	$83,485	$81,990
Horsepower	360-710 hp	300-418 hp
Torque	390-645 lb-ft	325-440 lb-ft
Curb weight	5,313-5,575 lb	4,504-5,814 lb
Length	200.8-201 in	189.4-191 in
Wheelbase	119.8 in	116.1 in
Cargo volume	85.1 cu ft	77.6-83 cu ft
Towing capacity	7,200-8,700 lb	3,500-4,500 lb
Seating	7 seats	5 seats
Basic warranty	3 years	3 years

Figures are ranges across each model’s trims from Kelley Blue Book records (2027 and 2026 model years); prices are KBB base prices.

The Ford Bronco starts $3,180 lower: $42,490 against $45,670 before options and fees.
On peak horsepower, the Dodge Durango leads: 710 hp against 418 hp.
On peak torque, the Dodge Durango leads: 645 lb-ft against 440 lb-ft.
The Ford Bronco is lighter, comparing lightest trims: 4,504 lb against 5,313 lb.
On length, the Dodge Durango leads: 201 in against 191 in.
On wheelbase, the Dodge Durango leads: 119.8 in against 116.1 in.
On cargo volume, the Dodge Durango leads: 85.1 cu ft against 83 cu ft.
On maximum towing capacity, the Dodge Durango leads: 8,700 lb against 4,500 lb.
On seating capacity, the Dodge Durango leads: 7 seats against 5 seats.
Both list the same basic warranty: 3 years.

Background on each vehicle

What public sources say about the Dodge Durango and the Ford Bronco.

2027 Dodge Durango

The Dodge Durango is a mid-size SUV produced by Dodge starting with the 1998 model year. The first two generations were very similar in that both were based on the Dodge Dakota and Dodge Ram, both featured a body-on-frame construction and both were produced at the Newark Assembly Plant in Newark, Delaware through the 2009 model year. The third-generation Durango began with the 2011 model year.

Source: Dodge Durango (Wikipedia)

NHTSA rated the 2025 Dodge Durango overall 4 of 5 stars, front crash 4 of 5 stars, side crash 5 of 5 stars, rollover 3 of 5 stars.

Owners filed 8 complaints with NHTSA for the 2025 Dodge Durango, most often about electrical system (5), service brakes (1), suspension (1).

2026 Ford Bronco

The Ford Bronco is a model line of SUVs manufactured and marketed by Ford. The first SUV model developed by the company, five generations of the Bronco were sold from the 1966 to 1996 model years. A sixth generation of the model line was introduced for the 2021 model year.

Source: Ford Bronco (Wikipedia)

Chassis. The first-generation Bronco is built upon a chassis developed specifically for the model range, shared with no other Ford or Lincoln-Mercury vehicle. Built on a 92-inch wheelbase (sized between the CJ-5 and Scout; only an inch shorter than the later CJ-7), the Bronco used box-section body-on-frame construction.

Powertrain. At its August 1965 launch, the Bronco was offered with a 170-cubic-inch inline six. Derived from the Ford Falcon, the 105-hp engine was modified with solid valve lifters, a 6-US-quart (6 L) oil pan, heavy-duty fuel pump, oil-bath air cleaner, and carburetor with a float bowl compensated against tilting.

Recent recalls (29 campaigns across the latest model years)

September 2026, Air Bags:Side/Window:Curtain. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Bronco vehicles. The mounting bracket on the right-hand-side side curtain air bag may have a metal burr that can tear the air bag during deployment. Consequence: A torn air bag may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
August 2026, Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer, Bronco, Bronco Sport, Mustang, and Ranger vehicles. The engine piston domes may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in piston dome failure and lead to a loss of drive power. Consequence: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
July 2026, Engine. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Bronco and Bronco Raptor vehicles. The engine compartment wiring harness may become damaged and short circuit. Consequence: A short circuit in the engine compartment can create heat or spark, increasing the risk of a fire.

Owners filed 74 complaints with NHTSA for the 2024 Ford Bronco, most often about unknown or other (21), electrical system (18), structure (13).

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Q01Which is more efficient: the 2027 Dodge Durango or the 2026 Ford Bronco?

Efficiency

The 2026 Ford Bronco lists the higher combined-efficiency midpoint in this snapshot (17.5 vs. the 2027 Dodge Durango's 16.5 MPG/MPGe).