Off-road based vehicles such as the new 2024 Jeep Wrangler and the 2024 Ford Bronco are both great options as they have the versatility to be able to handle rough terrain as well as be a great daily driver. You may be asking, how does the Jeep Wrangler and the Ford Bronco compare? There are some great new features that we will go over in this article, giving you the information that you need. Let’s see how these two vehicles compare.
Key Takeaways:
- There is now an electric platform for the Jeep Wrangler, which is a plug-in hybrid vehicle.
- Since both the Jeep Wrangler and Ford Bronco are rugged vehicles you will be pleased to see plenty of off-road features for both of these vehicles.
- At this time the Ford Bronco does not come as a hybrid based platform, they only offer smaller turbocharged engines.
Is There an Electric Platform for the 2024 Jeep Wrangler?
There will be a plug-in electric platform for the 2024 Jeep Wrangler. Giving you options as to whether you want a full gas engine or a plug-in hybrid you will have a great selection of engines. There will be a total of four engines to choose from for this lineup. Naturally the Jeep Wranglers will come with four wheel drive, allowing you to tackle the terrain that you may encounter. Most of the engines will see an eight speed automatic transmission, however, a six speed manual transmission will be available for the V6 option, which will be discussed below.
The Ford Bronco on the other hand will see three turbocharged options that will be able to handle the workload you throw toward them. There will be a 7 speed manual transmission available for the 2-door editions of this vehicle, and a 10 speed automatic transmission for the four door editions of the Ford Bronco. Four wheel drive will be available with selectable G.O.A.T drive modes, which will be discussed later in this article.
2024 Jeep Wrangler Engine:
- 2.0 liter PHEV engine and battery (375 horsepower, 470 pounds of torque)
- 3.6 liter Pentastar engine (285 horsepower, 260 pounds of torque)
- 6.4 liter Hemi V8 (470 horsepower, 470 pounds of torque)
- 2.0 liter Turbo engine (270 horsepower, 295 pounds of torque)
2024 Ford Bronco Engine:
- 2.3 liter 4-cylinder engine (275 horsepower, 315 pounds of torque)
- 2.7 liter V6 engine (330 horsepower, 415 pounds of torque)
- 3.0 liter V6 engine (418 horsepower, 440 pounds of torque) Available only on the Ford Bronco Raptor
How Does the Ford Bronco Handle Off-Roading?
The Ford Bronco does quite well in the off-road arena. As mentioned above there are available G.O.A.T selectable drive modes. G.O.A.T stands for Get Over Any Type of Terrain. And this is what this system has truly been designed to do. There are a total of 10 different modes that you can select from, almost one for every occasion.
- Sport Mode
- Eco Mode
- Normal Mode
- Slippery Mode
- Sand / Snow Mode
- Mud / Ruts Mode
- Rock Crawling Mode
- Baja Mode
- Tow / Haul Mode
- Off-Road Mode
As the iconic off-road ride, the Jeep Wrangler boasts many features that are centered around off-roading. You will see anywhere from 22-35 inch tires on this vehicle depending on the package that you choose. The Xtreme 35 package gives you larger 35 inch tires.
You are also able to get a factory installed winch to put to use straight from the factory. Rocker Rails are available, adding more protection and reinforced areas to hook a winch too. Additionally the electronic sway bar disconnect, allows for greater articulation.
Does The 2024 Jeep Wrangler Come as a Hybrid?
Yes, known as the Jeep Wrangler 4xe this Wrangler features the 2.0 liter engine mated to an electric motor. This Wrangler boasts an average of 49 mpg due to the hybrid setup. Jeep estimates about 370 miles total range as well.
You can conveniently charge this plug-in hybrid at your house with the use of either a 240 volt charger or a 120 volt charger, depending on what you would like to be installed. At this time Ford does not offer a hybrid option for the Ford Bronco.
What is the Best Option Between a 2024 Jeep Wrangler and the 2024 Ford Bronco?
Between these two vehicles the 2024 Jeep Wrangler is a great option. If you want a smaller, more fuel efficient motor the 2.0 liter turbocharged engine will be a perfect fit. The larger 6.4 liter Hemi, on the Jeep 392 trim level, puts out 470 horsepower, which is plenty of power for a Jeep. With the available offroad features you can get off the main road and into the mountain trails! Come to Thunder and find the perfect Jeep Wrangler for yourself today.