DecodedCarsFord Bronco vs Hyundai Nexo
2026 Ford Bronco vs 2026 Hyundai Nexo — two small SUVs compared on efficiency, size, safety and reliability.
The short version
Across all model years since 2005, the Hyundai Nexo has had fewer recall campaigns (5 vs 50).
The two cars
The 2026 Ford Bronco is a small SUV offered with 3 engines (2.3L 4-cyl turbo, 2.7L 6-cyl turbo and 3.0L 6-cyl turbo) and part-time 4-wheel drive. It measures about 165 inches long and 80 inches wide on a 100-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,288 lb (2dr 2.3l SUV).
The 2026 Hyundai Nexo is a small SUV and front-wheel drive. There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Buying used? The 2024 Bronco and the 2024 Nexo have the fewest problems in our data; avoid the 2020 Nexo.
Basics
Efficiency
Performance & space
Safety & reliability
Interest
Green = clearly better. Prices are not included. How we calculate this →
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Ford Bronco if…
- You need AWD or 4WD
Choose the Hyundai Nexo if…
- You put reliability history first (5 vs 50 recalls since 2005)
Pros & cons of each
2026 Ford Bronco
- Lots of standard safety tech4 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 20 MPG combined, 23% below the 2026 small SUV average of 25.9 MPG.
- 9 recallsMore than similar models (about 1). Confirm repairs with the VIN.
2026 Hyundai Nexo
- No AWD or 4WDTwo-wheel drive only, unusual for a small SUV.
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