Ford · 1984–2026 · Gas
Ford Bronco MPG by year
The EPA has rated 19 model years of the Ford Bronco, from 1984 to 2026. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2021, at 21 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2026 model is 33% more efficient than the best 1984 model (20 vs. 15 MPG). The 2026 model is 26% less efficient than the median small SUV that year (20 vs. 27 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- Bronco, most efficient version
- Range across configurations
- Class median
Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.
Every Bronco model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 15 |
18 / 22 | 27 | — | 8 | $2,325 |
| 2025 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 15 |
19 / 21 | 27 | — | 8 | $2,325 |
| 2024 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 15 |
20 / 21 | 26 | — | 9 | $2,325 |
| 2023 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 15 |
20 / 21 | 26 | — | 11 | $2,325 |
| 2022 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 15 |
20 / 21 | 26 | — | 11 | $2,325 |
| 2021 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 17 |
20 / 22 | 26 | — | 9 | $2,214 |
| 1996 | Gas | 14 MPG lowest 12 |
13 / 16 | 18 | — | 3 | $3,321 |
| 1995 | Gas | 14 MPG lowest 13 |
12 / 17 | 17 | — | 3 | $3,321 |
| 1994 | Gas | 14 MPG lowest 13 |
12 / 17 | 17 | — | 3 | $3,321 |
| 1993 | Gas | 14 MPG lowest 12 |
12 / 17 | 17 | — | 3 | $3,321 |
| 1992 | Gas | 14 MPG lowest 12 |
12 / 17 | 17 | — | 5 | $3,321 |
| 1991 | Gas | 14 MPG lowest 12 |
12 / 16 | 17 | — | 5 | $3,321 |
| 1990 | Gas | 14 MPG lowest 12 |
12 / 16 | 17 | — | 6 | $3,321 |
| 1989 | Gas | 15 MPG lowest 11 |
14 / 17 | 17 | — | 9 | $3,100 |
| 1988 | Gas | 15 MPG lowest 11 |
14 / 17 | 16.5 | — | 9 | $3,100 |
| 1987 | Gas | 15 MPG lowest 11 |
14 / 17 | 17 | — | 7 | $3,100 |
| 1986 | Gas | 17 MPG lowest 11 |
15 / 20 | 17.5 | — | 6 | $2,735 |
| 1985 | Gas | 16 MPG lowest 11 |
15 / 20 | 17 | — | 10 | $2,906 |
| 1984 | Gas | 15 MPG lowest 10 |
14 / 17 | 17 | — | 12 | $3,100 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Ford Bronco year has the best fuel economy?
The 2021 Ford Bronco, rated up to 21 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $2,214 a year.
Which Ford Bronco year has the worst fuel economy?
The 1993 model, whose most efficient version is rated 14 MPG combined (about $3,321 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Ford Bronco?
The 2026 Ford Bronco is rated up to 20 MPG combined.