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Ford Bronco Sport vs Hyundai Tucson

2026 Ford Bronco Sport vs 2026 Hyundai Tucson — two small SUVs compared on efficiency, size, safety and reliability.

Ford Bronco Sport

2026 Ford Bronco Sport

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAWD/4WD
VS1 – 4Hyundai Tucson wins 4 of 5 categories
Hyundai Tucson

2026 Hyundai Tucson

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAWD/4WDHybrid/EV

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The short version

The Hyundai Tucson is more fuel-efficient: 38 vs 27 MPG combined in its best version.

That works out to about $750 a year less in fuel for the Hyundai Tucson (EPA estimate, 15,000 miles).

The Hyundai Tucson is the bigger car, about 10 inches longer.

Across all model years since 2005, the Hyundai Tucson has had fewer recall campaigns (29 vs 32).

The two cars

The 2026 Ford Bronco Sport is a small SUV offered with 2 engines (1.5L 3-cyl turbo and 2.0L 4-cyl turbo) and part-time 4-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive. It measures about 173 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 105-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,457 lb (SUV 1.5l).

The 2026 Hyundai Tucson is a small SUV offered with 2 engines (1.6L 4-cyl turbo and 2.5L 4-cyl), including a hybrid version and all-wheel drive and front-wheel drive. It measures about 182 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 109-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,468 lb (4dr SUV AWD).

Buying used? The 2024 Bronco Sport and the 2021 Tucson have the fewest problems in our data; avoid the 2021 Bronco Sport and the 2016 Tucson.

Basics

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Regular Gasoline
Fuel
Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid, Regular Gasoline
1.5L 3-cyl turbo, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Engines
1.6L 4-cyl turbo, 2.5L 4-cyl
Part-time 4-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive

Efficiency

27 MPG
Best combined MPG
38 MPG
25 city
City / highway MPG (best)
38 city
$2,500
Fuel cost per year (EPA)
$1,750

Performance & space

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Horsepower (most powerful)
187 hp
172.8 in
Length
182.3 in
74.4 in
Width
73.2 in
71.3 in
Height
64.2 in
3,457 lb
Curb weight (lightest)
3,340 lb

Safety & reliability

11
Driver-assist features standard
13
6
Recalls (2026)
6
32
Recalls, all years since 2005
29
8
Owner complaints (latest year)
99

Interest

5,228
Wikipedia views, 30 days
22,259

Buying used

2024
Best used year
2021
2021
Year to avoid
2016

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Which one should you choose?

Choose the Ford Bronco Sport if…

  • You want something easier to park (10 in shorter)

Choose the Hyundai Tucson if…

  • You want lower fuel bills (38 vs 27 MPG)
  • You want more room (10 in longer)
  • You want a hybrid or electric option
  • You want more standard driver-assist tech

Pros & cons of each

2026 Ford Bronco Sport

  • AWD / 4WD available
  • Lots of standard safety tech4 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
  • "Do not drive" recallCheck that the recall repair was done before buying or driving.

2026 Hyundai Tucson

  • Excellent fuel economyUp to 38 MPG combined — 47% better than the average 2026 small SUV (25.9 MPG).
  • Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid and plug-in hybrid as well as gas.
  • AWD / 4WD available
  • Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
  • 6 recallsMore than similar models (about 1). Confirm repairs with the VIN.

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