2021 Ford Bronco Sport vs. 2021 Subaru Forester | Off-Road Crossover Comparison
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- It's the Ford Bronco Sport vs. Subaru Forester in a battle of off-road crossovers. The Bronco Sport is the smaller sibling of the new Ford Bronco, which was revived last year. Though not as potent as the bigger Bronco, the Bronco Sport promises strong off-road capabilities for the class since it's loaded with all-wheel drive, various traction settings, and a bunch of options for off-road upgrades. The Subaru Forester is an easy go-to choice for off-road enthusiasts. The Forester also comes standard with all-wheel drive, but it also excels off-road due to its ground clearance and trail and hill descent controls. In this video, Alistair Weaver takes both crossover SUVs out to the desert to see which one is the best off-road vehicle. It's the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport vs. the 2021 Subaru Forester in our off-road crossover comparison test.
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Intro 00:00
Uphill 01:18
Exterior 06:29
Interior 07:12
On-road 08:52
Downhill 11:45
Conclusion 14:53
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cant wait to get a real 4x4 and order our own real Bronco instead of one of these street cars
I think you missed the point. If you want an off road capable CUV with family friendly features you can't find anywhere else, like rubber floors (carpets get disgusting with kids) you only have one choice. If you want nicer on road, more leg room, get the Escape.
crosstrek. but the 110 outlet in the bronco is a very tempting feature.
@@myauctionaddictionestatesa7451 Thanks for sharing. No one cares
Tires are very important to suit up for the tasks.
Right tires are Crucial....👍👍😂
The Subie did quite well considering the bald summer tires ...
2 years ago I got my first subdue. A Forster and it have all season tires and did very well in Wisconsin winters and went on trails fine. Of course trails are not propped off road
Use Falken tires and bad as hell
There rock crawling doesn't require any tread just traction, surface area is higher compound harder
Instead of telling us that these cars are on different tires, why can’t these reviews ever just get cars with same or similar tires installed in the first place?
because when people heard their car is worse, they would dislike the video. This way, Edmunds has and out and doesn't have to critically analyze shitty cars with a strong fanbase
It cost money to get those tires. This is the way these vehicles come from manufacturers. So a win for the baby Bronco
As installed tires. Badlands comes with all terrain.
So you expect edmunds to stock hundreds of tires sizes and models and install and then remove them after test to give car back to manufacturer the way it came?
These vehicles are lent to reviewers by the manufacturers, if they wanted similar tires then they'd have to pay for them and it would cause issues because those aren't the tires that come with the vehicles. I think comparing based on what you're actually being sold is better.
I bought my first Subaru last year, a Forester, and I love it. Great price, comfy, safe and reliable.
Me too, Love it..👍👍
Ya just wait, if you do any off roading that requires yoy to go up hill,, you won't be going no where. I've had to rescue so many of you Subaru. Lol 😂 with my jeeps. Your car is great in bad weather, only when its on a paved road. I rescued a famly this last weekend with a 2021 forester. They look nice but truly worthless when off roading. Stay on well maintain fire roads.
@@ati573 sounds like they are driving on a road for 4x4 vs AWD. Those are people just not doing their research.
@@ati573 The stock Falken Ziexs on the Forester are garbage; Replaced them at 18k for Wildpeak A/Ts and, while I sacrificed a few MPG... I have never felt my 19 Forester drive the way it has with the old tires. Doing 60 in fresh powder on an untouched highway (while still a bit sketchy) would not have been something I would have felt comfortable with on the old tires. The A/Ts, again yes still sketchy but it communicated exactly what it was doing. Even a lane change on snowy roads was a completely different experience with the new tires. Another thing to note are the differing X-Mode variations between the trims. Sport and Up get 2 modes, base and Premium only get the snow/dirt mode.
@@ati573 stock subaru is not for off roading
If you were focused on off roading, you wouldn't pick either of these.
The Subaru shines in the snow and being a good family vehicle. I use to ski over 60 days a year and saw all the SUVs. I never saw a Subaru stuck but saw high end SUVs stuck all the time.
I've worked at a body shop in Wisconsin for 23 years now and wrecked Subaru's are our bread and butter during the winter. Usually you can chalk up awd/4x4 winter accidents to overconfidence, but the fact that we see so many more Subarus than any other brand makes me think that Subaru's symmetrical awd just isn't that great in the snow/ice. Probably because Subaru's don't have real torque vectoring. Hondas have real torque vectoring and we very rarely see them in the winter.
Granted, I realize that you are talking about stuck vehicles, and I have to admit I can't seem to recall seeing a Subaru stuck in the snow either.
I would think high end SUVs being stuck would be more a product of the driver than the vehicle assuming ground clearance and tire choice are similar.
I disagree.have you seen the bronco sports badlands in the moab? It is really capable.
@@dave3682 Hondas are not impressive as far as their ability to handle snow & ice.
@@eskieman3948 sure they are. They easily have the best awd system in the segment.
Our two sports have been great ! A 19’ and 20’. Super happy and impressed ..
Subaru wins
I'm actually shopping for a new SUV right now and this was very helpful to me making up my mind. Thanks for your demo of these two vehicles!
What did you end up going with?
Keep in mind fords suck get suburu we love our sport
I'm getting the forrester. No need to get the bronco
welcome to the subaru family. My mom, brother, sister and I all have a subaru and we love them
You wont regret it.
Bronco is a better off road vehicle than the Forester.
@@bighands69 so? if you're actually into off-roading, get an actual 4x4. ford ranger fx4 and jeep wrangler both cheaper and much much better. if your goal is just to drive forest roads to reach trailheads then the bronco sport is overkill.
I see a lot of people complaining about CVTs, but from what I have heard Subaru has worked the kinks out of it by now. I have a Crosstrek and have gotten so used to the CVT that I'd never consider another car without one, not feeling shifts all the time is awesome.
Agreed I don’t like the searching or jumping gears
I have a cvt in my '15 Forester. I dont enjoy the delay while shifting from reverse to drive.
@@jamesbryan3253 I've heard a lot of people talk about that. The 2019 that we have shifts between those gears a lot quicker fyi. They keep improving them, I'm just on the fence as to whether or not I should get the fluid changed in my '16 Crosstrek.
With the cvt, my Forester is doing 40 mpg at 65 mph. For a brick-shape suv, that's not bat with full time AWD over that.
testing different cars offroad without both being on similar offroad tires is almost useless :(
Nope.
Cars come with their tires and if you want to start modifying those cars that is up to you. It is not pointless or useless.
The Bronco is just a better off roader which stands to reason that it would be.
@@bighands69 Tires are expendable. They're not a modification. Thats like saying you shouldn't put on winter tires before doing a snow run.
Loved this video. Am considering both cars, so this was perfect...and fun.
Just sold my bronco sport. Didn’t care for it. It did surprisingly well off road but was terrible for regular everyday driving. Harsh ride, cheap feeling, all sorts of rattles after 4000 miles, felt tiny inside, and had weird electrical issues. Traded for the new outback wilderness and actually made money on it.
These are crazy times. Sold a 2016 Crosstrek for what it was purchased for NEW 6 years ago.
Should have gone for the big bronco
What version? The badlands feels great for everyday driving
Nobody believes that you sold a Bronco for an Outback which is nowhere near as competent off road.
@@bighands69 everybody believes him, because he is telling the truth. The difference between you and the other people on this thread, is that we own these vehicles, or ones like them. You obviously don't. You watch a video and become an expert, and skeptic, and start calling people liars. I've owned half a dozen Fords, probably more, and the same amount of Subaru's. I think I hear your mommie calling. It must be bedtime.
I'm a super fan of Ford, but I have to admit that Subaru did a fantastic job as well, impressed.
Although, it's a Wrong tires..... Intentionally...👎
I really like your review. I just wish they had the same tire types in your comparison
Biggest difference between the two off-road besides the tire performance I saw was how much more articulation the Ford had. They both lifted wheels but the subaru's were like 3 feet off the ground in some places.
I would actually be interested to see how the non Badlands do off road as all the reviews I have seen have been of the Badland trim.
@@niuhuskieguy
Non Badlands are good off roaders as well just not as dedicated. A standard Bronco would be great for light trails, driving through fields and so on. It would be nowhere near as good as the old Bronco though that could out run a mile long police tail at normal speeds.
@@niuhuskieguy they are vastly inferior on paper with no lockers, and less clearance. The Subaru with the right tires would smoke any non Badlands version, and for that matter, would probably at least keep up with the Badlands version with proper tires. Databyter
@@bighands69 There is no comparison between the Bronco sport and ANY older bronco. Other than the name of course. Older Bronco's were TRUCKS. These Bronco sports are unibody CARS. And the non Badlands versions have LESS clearance than virtually ANY stock Subaru SUV, and no electronic simulated lockers, which is really the only strong advantage the Sport Badlands has over the Subaru. Any modern base model Subaru Outback or Forester has more clearance and tow capacity than any non Badlands sport. And I believe the sport STILL has less tow capacity, because as I mentioned, it is built on a CAR platform, not a truck. You can't evoke memories of older Bronco's in the same sentence as newer Bronco's unless you are talking about the REAL Bronco's that are full sized, and built on dedicated frames. Databyter
I love the look of the outside of the Bronco Sport. I test drove one, its smaller than more Ford Escape and you can tell on the inside, but it still feels more like an SUV than the Escape. The backseat is tight, my son is 5'10, he can barely fit in the back.
Looks like a renegade to me, poor choice for ford.
The Wildpeaks make a huge difference when put on the Forester. I get you're testing with stock equipment based on trim... but it would be interesting to see if the right tires would have made a difference with X-mode off. I would love a turbo in the Forester, but it does what I need. Had a legacy before my 19 Forester, and get the same mileage out of the Forester as I did the legacy.
My daily driver is a modified WRX. We recently got a '21 Forester w/ the paddle shifters that will see very little use, BUT, the NA 2.5 is actually more responsive than I imagined. For normal people driving, it's fine.
@@icemantuck2638 traded my forester for a crv hybrid in April… and traded that for a Legacy XT in October. The power is definitely night and day from the forester. The 2.5 is fine, and peppy enough off the line but does run out of breath for passing power. Of course the Geyser blue Wilderness OB I really wanted but wasn’t ordering and waiting for at the risk of used car values dropping to where I would have been upside down… showed up 3 weeks later. Ehh this one is back to being leased, so I’ll be see what I want and get again in 3 years. The tech in the crv and it’s design just grew to irritate me beyond what I could handle. Of course, all of this was before finding and starting a WFH job, so now I’m sitting here with a 15k/year lease that’s gonna probably have less than 20k on it when the lease is up. Oh well I may have some equity in it by the end…
Unfortunately reviewers don't usually have the latitude to switch out tires as most serious customers would do for more serious offroad use. And Subaru offers low profile wheels and tires as a ROAD and LUXURY upgrade, and often these are put into offroad tests, which is annoying to say the least. I have 30" Falken Trail AT's on my Subaru Wilderness, and it would smoke that Sport most likely. The only advantage it has is the simulated electronic lockers, which IS a serious advantage. But yes, the tires on the Forester in this video might as well have been Ice Skates for this test. The Bronco was better outfitted for this particular test, but likely would have been Trounced in a Road test. With some good Falken's on the Forester, and possibly smaller wheels and taller profile tires, this would have been an entirely different test, and it would have been even money. But the Subaru wins overall. Despite the admitted advantage of the lockers on the Badlands version, the Subaru, as a BASE model, would beat every other trim of the Sport which do not have the same clearance and have no electronic lockers, making the Subaru base model superior offroad to the non Badlands models, with the right shoes. Databyter
When the Bronco Sport was first announced I figured it would dip into the Subaru market. Both are capable all wheel drives. Good review.
I like the Subaru, I own one, and even though it is very capable, I just which it had a little more power, it’s a little sluggish.
It's a Ford so no reliability there, can't compete with a subaru
@@noventay4 2010 Escape. 1 recall. Regular maintenance. Zero problems at 110k
@@DiaperGranny11 110k? Are you even using the vehicle?
@@noventay4 Lol. I got it pre-owned in 2012 with 16,000 miles on it and did rack up some mileage on road trips, but overall I don't do a crazy amount of driving fortunately
With proper tires and wheels the Subaru is more than a match for the bronco EXCEPT for those rare occasions where the simulated rear locker in the BADLANDS VERSION ONLY of the Bronco Sport would offer some advantage. In a real life scenario, those situations are not par for the course,a but maybe just a few places ON the course, and the Subaru would likely be able to make it thru as well, with the right shoes. Nothing wrong with the Bronco Sport, but it is only the highest expensive badlands version that has the simulated real locker, and decent clearance. The Subaru's have better AWD and clearance even on their base models than 90% of the Sports. Not to mention more towing capacity, more cargo, better handling, more luxury, reliability, resale value, etc. You can take a full sized Badlands Bronco out and put low profile All Seasons on them and it will be a dog in the dirt. This was really not a great comparison because the Subaru was wearing the equivilent of ice skates. It still did pretty good tho, considering. Databyter
A review out of Russia tested the top of the top in SUVs and the difference was the quality of the anti-locking software to lock the spinning wheel and transfer power to the wheels with grip. Even the SUVs with massive wheel articulation struggled against those with advanced traction control software / modes. The channel used tough trails and tested each vehicle with minimal traction aids and added them as the limits of standard traction were maxed-out.
I watched those videos. The Range Rover just walked up.
can you give a link please
I don’t think this is a fair test with the difference in tires.
It won't make any difference if they were both on the same tires the Ford bronco sport has a far superior four wheel drive system that's just facts they're two different vehicles for two different things.
Tires should be comparable
Ford has tire advantage.
@@stoneroses13 sure ok champ.🙄
Subaru Forester has the Sport trim, very similar to the Bronco Sport. I wonder why they didn't compare the Forester Sport with the Bronco Sport?
3:19 I noticed that the Subaru forester's license plate has the word "FU", like it's sticking the middle finger to the Ford Bronco.
You do realize this isn't the ford bronco. Its actually ford sport. Bronco is brand. Like jeep.
you can get leather steering wheel with the corresponding package on each bronco sport trim
That's a lot of extra money when all you want is a (should-be-standard at this trim level) leather-wrapped steering wheel.
My 07 4runner is a base model, and has a leather wrapped stearing wheel. Produces same hp as the ecoboost bronco sport does, yet gets 0-60 in 7 secs flat. That is being heavier and larger, and no turbo necessary. Also gets better fuel economy as well. Cuz tbh. Nothing "eco" about ford's eco boost engines. When they legit get some of the worst fuel economy out of all their competitors using slightly larger NA engines. In fact, ford doesn't know how to produce decent hp or torque for a fucking thing, without it being a gas guzzling v8 or slapping turbos on them.
These are nice looking. However, bet you they will be discontinued like the originals were, after just a few years. Only Ford can take something once nice, and make it even worse in the long run. Other than their trucks (which barely hold their own as it is) they suck ass in every other catagory. Besides, nothing Ford/Dodge/Jeep/GM makes comes close to Subaru's awd system (aka worlds best), or toyotas 4x4 system (worlds best and most advanced 4x4). That's why they have to do comparisons like this. Pitting them against vehicles that aren't even in the same catagory/class. Just to make their subpar vehicles appear better than they actually are.
Where are the Bronco vs 4runner videos at? Still not a direct comparison. As one is a legit suv and other a glorified crossover. Oh, not many, cuz 4runner would shit all over it, all day every day. A base model 4x4 4runner would still hold its own against the highest off road model ford has for the bronco. That right their speaks volumes. Just sayin.
But I've noticed with our american brands (we own an 11 subaru forester, and they're sorta the same in this regard) they like to charge you extra, for things that come standard in most other makes. I.e. my base model 4runner has a sunroof (standard for this year), f/r side airbags (were optional on all but limited 03-06), climate control, steering wheel audio controls, projector headlights, fogs, L.E.D. taillights, advanced traction control (atrac for 4x4 models, my 2wd only has a 2wd version of that system), downhill assist, full underbody skid plates, full sized matching spare tire, leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob.
Yet even today, you couldn't get all of this on something from ford, gm, dodge, jeep or subaru, unless you got a higher trim. (Like wife's base 2011 forester. It's 4years newer, and doesn't have a sunroof, climate control, steering wheel audio controls, projector headlights or l.e.d tails, or even fogs and plastic steering wheel (yep. Learned subarus base is legit bare bones base). But they come equipped on next model up. Shit like that.
So I agree with the other comment. At that price point, these things should be standard, not an redicolous extra cost to get shit that would come on a cheaper base model from another make.
Personally own a 2020 Subaru Sport. It's been a fantastic car for city-crawling, and long road trips. There's a cavern of space in the boot, and it's been a hell of a vehicle in the winter. While the Bronco is nice, the turbo on those cars will require heavier maintenance. I do applaud the higher HP that I wish the Forester had. Also if I had the choice, I'd trade out the CVT for a true gearbox. The transmission on the Subaru is mushy, but DOES get great gas mileage. For the price, tech, safety, and generally all around solid vehicle, the Forester is a sound deal. These Broncos are pretty watered down on the lower end comparing what you get with the forester for the same price technology wise. Honestly, this review would have been better matched if the subi had some more weight in her boot, along with some good off road tires. Otherwise, this was a reasonable comparison.
Bronco sport is a Ford Escape gone Butch
That is a good thing!
Rumor is, they're discontinuing all models (since pretty much EVERYONE outsells them), except their f-series (take the f150 away, ford goes under. They themselves admitted this), explorer (despite the fact it should of been discontinued decades ago since it's been a factory clunker since introduction), and mustang (only due to its cult following, not actual to being a good buy). As everything else barely sells. So, they now use the bronco name like they did for that mustang suv, to re-sell rebadged and slightly changed models all over again. Like how this sport is pretty much an escape with a different body. So, it's ford's way to continue selling their trash that didn't sell well to begin with, by using well known names from models that have a massive cult following in order to sell them.
Funny how ranger was discontinued, then they brought that back too. Lol.
Pretty much their lincoln brand is no different than GMs sub brands. Just their way to keep selling the same trash over and over again. With being changed just enough to not appear like it's a carbon copy of what it is in fact copied from.
Ford's dying (been a long time coming). And they're grasping at anything and everything now, to remain revelant.
@@MyCrippledWings Ford stock hovered $5 share but recently hit a meager $10. 😆😆 I’m
Buying a new pickup and consider all brands but Ford . Too many lemons 🍋 from Ford in passed . The Chico boost falls apart once it gets up in milage
@@BrogeKilrain ford's dying, but the diehard fans refuse to accept it.
That, and despite their "eco" boost engines. They still get subpar fuel economy when compared to competitors. Like my own 07 4runner gets better fuel economy than the new explorers do, and it's on AT tires to boot. (stock sized.) However I did once have 275/55/17 BFG Mud terrains on it. No running stock lift. Same ones that came on the older jeep rubicon from factory. Absolutely annihilated my fuel economy. Lol
But they brag up and down about how great their ecoboost is. But it's getting fuel economy like their NA v8s did. On top of if they were to fail (and they will) they don't have enough power to get out of their own way. As they use much too small engines for the vehicles they are put in. That, and Ford really doesn't know how to produce power and torque for a damn thing, without slapping not one but TWO turbos on them.
My buddy had a 2015 forester 6 speed manual and that car surprised the shit out of me on its capability. We took it on a beach and that thing just plowed through a foot of loose sand without a problem on stock yokohama bald tires. Its wasn't the fastest car but off road it was a beast. It just had traction control no xmode.
Pointless comparison, put the wildpeak at's on the forester and redo this video completely.
They test them as they come. That’s on Subaru for not putting better tires on the Forester
Well the tires is just an excuse
The Bronco Dominated that Subaru in every way
And/or If you're going to test the Bronco "SPORT," How about testing the Forester "SPORT." Hmmm what a concept!?!?!?!?!
Disclaimer: I could care less about these two.
@@123paisa but it's an apple to oranges comparison (typical from ford. As they like to put their factory pieces of shit against ANYTHING that would make them appear to be the better purchase). They're not even in the same class. Both are considered crossovers. Yet, both are built for entirely different needs.
My 07 4runner is a base model. And would shit all over the new bronco sport. And mine is a 2wd only model. I get better fuel economy, faster 0-60 and that's STOCK, without need for a turbo or two. Same hp, but more torque (cuz it's a legit suv, not a glorified crossover.)
These won't last long, just like the originals didn't. I'll admit they do look cool. But that's about it. Ford doesn't know how to build good vehicles anymore. Not since early 2000. All they do now, is compare against vehicles that aren't really comparable, and try to blind the ignorant and loyalist with all the bullshit tech they put in them, just to make some sales.
Also, ford ain't got a fucking thing on subarus awd system (worlds best) or toyota's 4x4 (worlds best and most advanced 4x4 system). Tbh, the newer broncos more direct competition would be a grand cherokee trail hawk, sorta pushing it with the wrangler, and barely can shine a candle to the 4runner. (where it matters most, cuz unnecessary tech doesn't mean shit in the long term) funny how Ford can get away with having a removable top, same as wrangler. But 4runner can't (like the originals used to be) cuz they get shit from all our safety laws. But our shitty american brands can?
I find these comparisons funny as hell. Cuz put them against actual competition, they get their asses handed to them. Hence why we get shit like this instead.
But throw some all terrains on the forester, it would make a big difference. Cuz tire type plays a huge part when using the correct ones for the terrain you're testing it on.
@@123paisa Where? The Suby with street tires showed that it could do the same the Bronco did with AT tires. Put AT tires on the Forester and it will shamed the Bronco. Get real. That Bronco is a Ford Escape with a new body.
Seen a lot of videos. Needed this one though. Great job. Thanks 👍
The hill decent on the Subi is based in your incoming speed. Back up a little extra, go very slow and then turn it on
That’s a poor design. You should be able to “dial in” the speed you want on the go. (Mine is adjustable from 1km/h to 30km/h using the cruise control buttons).
@@jerrymyahzcat It's not poor design you just have to know how to use it. Start at the speed you want and set it. Remember the Subbie is good at it all not great at one thing.
@@RS-xz5hr and what if you want to vary your speed as the terrain changes?
@@jerrymyahzcat either accelerating or breaking, the computer takes your input and then keeps it for you
@@Albuermeduardo sounds clunky and awkward. If you want to slow for a bit and revert back to the set speed you can’t. You’d have to brake and then accelerate again. A decent system lets you override it temporarily (brake or accelerate) and then revert back to the setting you had prior.
Sadly modern Subaru’s aren’t good at anything anymore.
Note the quite different line the driver took in the in both cars. He said it was the same line, but the far right line was a much easier line with much less suspension flex required. I feel lied to. If you say it is the same, make sure it is the same.
Didn't realize that Ford was so tight in the rear.
It’s shorter than even a Crosstrek so makes sense I guess
Love it! We just got one.
Estetiques over ergonomics.
Your mom too.
Haha, sorry can’t resist
@@gmarte12 Yeaaaaa its ok. Stay away from the foreign junk or it may be ur job lost one day as a result ..bucko! ;)
How would the Ford Bronco Sport or Subaru Forester "off-road" crossovers handle the classic Edmunds Death Valley torture test on a simple washboard road?
wow, the Subie is pretty impressive. All season tires. Not bad at all.
Why did you choose Deep Snow/Mud on the X-Mode instead of standard XMode for a dry dirt hill climb? Won't that turn off the traction control and give you unwanted wheel spin?
It should be reiterated that when observing rear seat space in the Bronco, the reviewer is, as he said, 6'4". The driver's seat was pushed way back.
A fairer comparison would be the Bronco vs the new Outback Wilderness. This is an upgraded Sport vs a basic Forester.
Or at least compare the Bronco to the Forester Sport.
It wouldn't be fair to the Bronco.
I sat in the Bronco Sport yesterday at a car show. He's totally right, that back seat has terrible leg room. The head room is fine. I'm about the same height as that guy and had similar experince with the back seat. I did liked it overall though. Just know that it's more like a 2 or 3 person car really, maybe more if the ones in the back are kids, but not really enough for adults. The one I sat in had the leather interior, so the steering wheel didn't feel as cheap as his, I think that is worth the cost if you were to get one.
Great vid! This price range could get a fairly new used 4Runner. 5 years later, guess which would still be worth more.
I think I would save a few thousand, buy the Subbie, enjoy better resale value and dependability. Oh wait, I did.
Um, better resale value? Do your homework, resale on box broncos is insane. Broncos are legends. Maybe I wouldn't get the sport but the new bronco, that is a GET. They are priced close to the sport and come with 35" tires, lockers, and a lot of oh my! Jeep is dead.
@@johnmilligan7235 I have. Subarus have a very high resale value compared to comparable competitors.
@@johnmilligan7235 they "come with" all of that stuff if you pony up the cash, making it far more expensive than the Bronco Sport and the Forester. The old bronco is a classic and only held value because they killed off the brand (and OJ Simpson). The new Bronco is just a metal box stuck on a Ranger frame (which is a failure of a truck in the USA) and doesn't even have a solid front axle. Serious off roaders will continue to buy Jeeps.
Jeep will never die in the US.
They made sure of this by running Suzuki out of the country.
And a peace sign, and go vegan sticker come standard on all Stupidroos.
16:34 correction... Forester is 2.5L (not 2.0L)
Yup! Will issue myself a severe reprimand
He had said 2.5 earlier in the video.
I like the look of the Bronco Sport but it does remind me somewhat of the 1990's Land Rover Freelander (mk1) styling wise - no bad thing I guess.
The rear leg room looks like it's comparable to the third row of a mid size suv.
It is almost 10" shorter than the Forester
Only a problem for him if another 6'4" person is driving. It is called moving the seat forward.
Just FYI the engine displacement figure for the Subaru was incorrect @11:08
Yea you can't really say the Forester had less capable descent control when it was on low profile 18 inch wheels with low traction summer tires. It wasn't that the car wasn't controlling descent. It simply had no traction on those tires. That being said, the Bronco was impressive, and it had the right tires that could show it off. Databyter
Do not try and kid your self a Bronco is better off road.
@@bighands69 Nobody is kidding anybody. I shopped Bronco's (full sized ones, not this toy) and The Ranger Tremor as well. I ended up buying a Subaru Wilderness and putting oversized tires on it which serves my needs perfectly. My tires have more grip than those stock ones in the video. I know it is not a rock crawler, but I don't crawl rocks. I do appreciate the over 10" clearance I have, the very decent MPG, and it's ability to power thru sand snow and mud, all of which I have personally done. Nobody is kidding me. And for those that DID buy the Bronco and waited a year and paid too much, congratulations, you have more dough than I do. But I will most likely be buying one of those Full sized Bronco's used at a 40% depreciation or more in a few years, so please don't scratch it up too much. Never mind, you are probably working 6 days a week to pay for it. I'll take it off your hands with little trail use, and have more time and money to have fun with it. Nobody is kidding me. But I also know what my Outback is capable of, and right now, it is capable of 100% of the tasks I have asked of it. Not a theory, real life. If and when used Bronco's become available en masse, I'll pick up one of those as well. As far as the TINY Bronco, it is too small for my needs, and MOST of those models can NOT keep up with a Subaru offroad. Only the Badlands, which are pretty badass in the micro Bronco, Subaru, class, with the simulated locker and the higher clearance is competative, and likely better for offroad. I'd still choose the Subaru for reliability, resale, and safety. Most of the Sports out there are NOT Badlands, and MOst SUBARUS would eat the non Badlands versions for breakfast. Databyter
@@Databyter
Stop with the stories nobody believes you chose a Subaru for off road over that of a Bronco.
If you are a road driver that does not know the difference you may choose a Subaru SUV over a Ford. But not if you are doing off road driving.
@@bighands69 You must have a reading comprehension problem. I'm NOT saying that a Subaru is BETTER than a Bronco (MINI Sport Badlands) Offroad, although it's close, and when it comes to the MINI Bronco SPORT NON Badlands, it IS arguably, because they don't have as much clearance and they don't have the electronic simulated lockers which gives the Badlands version the only advantage it has over the Subaru.
Other than that, the Subaru has better specs, even for offroad, as well as more room, and better towing... But yes, I DID choose a Subaru for a multi-purpose vehicle that I can commute in when working, and camp and explore when I am off. These are not stories, they are my life.
My Wilderness is set up for camping. I have a power station, a sleeping area, an electric cooler, solar panels, and Still HAVE lots of leftover cargo area and room for seating 2-3 other people. I have pictures and videos. The Sport would not fit all that stuff with room to spare, and extra seating.
So sorry you can't comprehend that not everyone can make a Bronco work with their lifestyle. If I had unlimited funds, I would have Bought a (full sized) Bronco too. I love them. But it just wouldn't have worked for me MOST of the time, when I would just be commuting, paying MORE in gas expense, having less comfort and luxury, inferior handling.
The times where I DO go offroading whether at the beach, the desert, or the Mountains, my Subaru has got me where I need to go. I have been in deep soft sand where 4x4 trucks often get stuck, same with mud and snow. My vehicle doesn't have a low range which sucks and means that I have to stress the torque converter thru tough spots, but honestly MOST of offroading is NOT a rough spot, it's mostly about clearance and traction. . I'm not rock crawling, but I do go thru areas where a car or typical SUV would immediately get stuck.
Obviously if I had a Full sized Bronco, I might have chosen different, and more difficult lines, because they are more capable. But with the Bronco Sport Badlands in this video, I'd be choosing the SAME lines, because although the lockers give it some advantage, the Subaru is still in the same capablity range, especially if it had better tires than the model in this video.
My Subaru Wilderness has 30" Falken Trail AT's. on a 17x7.5" Wheels and it would give the Sport Badlands a run for it's money on any trail with it's higher torque and lower gearing.
Try to squeeze out a few more IQ points. Stop attacking people on CZcams. I bet you don't even HAVE a damn car the way you talk. You sound like you are 12 years old or a jobless 20 year old living in mommies basement, calling people liars. Calm down.
This is MY truth. It cannot be disputed just because YOU can't comprehend compromise. And keep in mind that MOST of the Bronco Sports are NOT as capable as the Badlands versions in this video, which are not the majority of these vehicles sold.
Unless it is the more expensive and rare badlands version, the Subaru will be just as good or probably better, It has higher clearance, more towing capacity, etc. And that is for the BASE models. That's just black and white specs, argue with that.
And being a real person who has had half a dozen Fords and Half a dozen Subaru, and have used some of them offroad extensively, I don't consider you an expert in this area. Maybe when you get your drivers license. Let us know Mkay?
Databyter
@@Databyter
Look nobody would believe a story were a man claims to have swapped Kate Upton for Melissa McCarthy. It is just not believable on any level.
A Bronco is a better off road vehicle than a Subaru. One is a dedicated off roader the other is a glammed up SUV.
There is nothing wrong with people choosing a Subaru for the family and also to use off road.
It would be like somebody claiming they choose a Bronco over a G wagon for off road. One is clearly better than the other at the job and there would be no getting around that.
I think the Subaru is a great vehicle and has a good track record. However, for people to say that it is better in snow and such are just guessing as the Bronco Sport has just been released. Wait a year or two and then revisit that question.
It is unfair to compare engine power without comparing economy. Americans tend to go for bigger and more powerful engines but half their work is hauling extra fuel while battling limited range.
CVT. Constantly variable Transmission gives better fuel economy and the engine usually runs at low revs, maybe 2000 rpm which reduces engine wear. Low fuel consumption is a major criteria for modern car design. High speed and high power is America living in the past.
The Subaru boxer engine is a flat four engine which keeps the centre of gravity down low increasing safety at highway speeds and off road.
I believe people comparing vehicles should learn the correct settings and driving techniques and use them to show what the car can do. Turning off electronic and computer controls misrepresents the design and capabilities of the cars.
It is unfair to only test the off-road capabilities of the cars as design is constant compromise. One manufacturer may opt for excellent on road handling and adequate off road ability, while the competition may demand excellent off road ability and adequate on road performance and handling. The Subaru emphasises sand and snow in its off road computerised settings and you tested the cars on rough rock climbing conditions with steep hills and large holes. The Bronco seemed to be in it’s element in these conditions.
Off road tests require off road tyres. For a fair test the tyres should be the same for both vehicles, then another test with the manufacturers recommended tyres for those conditions.
If you are a serious off roader, then obviously go for the Bronco, but if you want a all-around family vehicle with proven all wheel drive, then Subi is the obvious choice. Ford quality is another concern.
If you’re a serious off roader, yes Bronco. But the vehicle reviewed here isn’t the Bronco. It’s Bronco Sport. Ford marketing really is top notch. Have to give them credit for that. They are using the bronco name to basically push a mini escape to masses with the illusion you’re getting some crazy off road capable machine.
@@gs98999 Exactly.
Not a Subaru fan not any dealers in my area. Bought a Badlands area 51 Bronco love it last trip got 30.5 MPG. Badlands edition rides and handles better than the lower models and has bigger tires also has a larger engine 1.5 lower 2.0 upper.
Subaru can give 32-34mpg if you keep it under 65mph on highways. Over 70mph, it drops below 30.
My teenage sons bought a 15 Forrester, at my instigation. I feel it’s a good reliable safe car. The cvt is something I’d reconsider, and the x-mode has been pretty unreliable in the deep snow we had according to my one son. Mind you that could be driver inexperience as well.
I bought a 21 bronco badlands and for off road and snow it’s light years ahead of the suby. I agree it loses in rear seat space mind you my 6’3, 300 lb power lifter son managed it ok ... until getting out 😂
Two different vehicles for doing different things
I like them both
People simply don’t understand how overkill the bronco badlands version is. People think if they are going on a road trip or “camping” they need a locking differential, 10inches of ground clearance and huge off-road tires. Subaru has a perfect balance of on road performance and off-road confidence that 99% of people would be happy with. This class of vehicle is simply a show toy so people know you are adventurous and unlike the rest of society.
I wanna see a comparison between the top-spec Bronco Sport Badlands and the base 4-door Bronco (both about $33K). As much as I like the Sport, I still need some convincing that spending that much money on a subcompact crossover is worth it compared to a proper 4x4.
Branco base model will be better for sure. It is full size off road SUV.
@@whitefang8329 true, the sport is a Try hard Barbie toy
@@Buster-yc8bk true. Branco Sport got stuck between cheaper and better Subaru Forester Sport and Branco 4-doors Black Diamond.
The Bronco Sport is impressive but the Badlands I saw on the lot were about as much as a 4Runner TRD Offroad. The wheels are hideous but the body styling is great.
The Bronco Sport is what the Escape should have become. 2012 boxy model to 2021 off road model. Skipping all the car-like downgrades from 2013-2020.
People have their favorites and cars are no exception. If you’re a Ford or Chevy person so be it. Enjoy. Other people are Subaru particularly Forester loyalists who own them for years and swear by them. I just bought a 2020 Forester Sport. Love it. However while it’s good with snow it’s not a car to go seriously off-roading with. So with the right tires you can get up that hill, but it’s not the car to do that with as a past time. CX-5 is its competitor not a Ford Bronco. Also CVT same once you hate probably no changing your feeling. But the new ones for non gearheads are really pleasant to drive.
Change the tires for that type of terrain on the Subaru and try it again..
@2028 JC Sweet!
I WOULD RATHER THE SUBARU ANYTIME
Why the caps?
Keyboard warrior of chubaru spotted 😂😂
Let's see how the forester wilderness will do once it comes out
You don't need too: just put a set of Falken Wildpeak and call it a day.
Do Alistair Weaver and Jethro Bovington go down to the pub for a pint, or are they arch rivals like Austin Powers and Dr Evil?
I would LOOOOVE to see a side by side of the 2021 Subaru Forester Sport and literally any other mid-size SUV in the snow, both with the SAME type of tires. Subaru’s symmetrical AWD, and X-Mode offroad system, is better than anything you can find. I’ve taken my 21’ Forester Sport in the snow and driven past all kinds of “offroad” vehicles stuck in the snow and had to tow a lot of them out. Fords, Dodges, Toyotas, Land Rovers, BMW X Series’, Jeeps, Chevys… they literally all get stuck lol it’s hilarious.
Sorry, if this comment posted twice. Is your sport still treating you well? My eyes always light up when I see a Forester Sport on the road. I’m still going strong with my Impreza-outback sport, but I think a forester is next in line. I’m trying to test drive the 22 sport or the new
Wilderness model that’s coming out.
Yeah, my 2021 Forester Sport took about 4K in aftermarket upgrades to make it capable of doing anything. I highly recommend the Ironman 4x4 2” Suspension Lift.
Probably could've sold it in this market and bought a Wilderness edition for the same you put in it.
Subaru 24/7 365... No contest.
where did you guys got the Bronco mascot? (the infatable)
I live in Brazil .
I'm looking for a 4x4.
I need opinions, in the end I go with the Subaru Forester, I think the Ford Bronco is a spectacle, and I accept the Jeep Compass Trailhawk.
I'm going to visit several regions of Brazil, what do you say?
The Subaru leaves me on the fence since there aren't many dealerships.
I own a crosstrek, but I had one the badlands for a couple of weeks and I would consider the bronco sport over a subaru since its basically one on steroids. With how small it is it really doesnt feel small on the inside.
I’m debating between a Bronco Sport Big Bend, Forester Sport, and Forester Wilderness. I need to test drive all 3.
@@stw2186 i was faced with a similar decision recently. came down to the bronco sport badlands and forester wilderness. ultimately went with the forester wilderness because 1) much, much less 5 yr depreciation compared to fords, 2) insurance was 25% cheaper
@@norincofan1949 i choose the forester sport over the bronco sport outer banks and the compas trailhawk. Very happy with my decision.
Where did you film this?
One of the older ford escapes had 9 inches of ground clearance...seems like it’s going backwards, if it was not the badlands edition it would be 6.8” ground clearance... that’s,...good?...uhhhhhhhhh
This man love the Subie.
Between the two, id have the Bronco sport
I've seen many videos that show a Subie vs a Badlands Edition. The Subie will not follow the Bronco. If you want to go "soft-roading", consider the Subie. But if you want to do more then that, get the Bronco.
Would love to see this same off-road test done with some PHEV all-wheel-drive SUV:. Such as the Toyota Rav4 Prime,. And citroen's DS7 crossback e-tense!
If we are going to play that game then let's try them against the Bronco First Edition.czcams.com/video/0QIRUjmWuXg/video.html
@@johnmilligan7235 broncos are cool, but we all know that the bronco is going to ace an off road course. But how a phev Suv are going to do is a big unknown.
And unfortunately soon in Europe, pure petrol will soon not be an option.
Joe Louis is the GOAT he has 52 victories by KO to Ali's 56 wins in total. That more KO's than Floyd Mayweather Jr. has wins. His win column is even more impressive with 66 total. Ali was a great showman but Louis was best boxer of any generation.
It is the old thing who would win between Louis, Marciano, Ali or Tyson in their prime?
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Why is it that Ford never wants to put the Bronco Sport out against the trail Hawk Compass? I would say they are more of a comparison to one another or is it that the Price difference show's that Jeep is far better in all comparison?
Half an hour away from LA.....where is this playground at?
It looks like Rowher flats
It looks like this test was set up so that the Subaru wouldn't get damaged due to the lower approach/departure angles.
well duh wtf would you expect
The Ford Bronco badlands is like 40k meanwhile the Subaru Tops out at A out 32k
Forester is not an off roader. It's a....snow mobile.
Customed ordered mine with 6 speed manual. I hate that they have pushed the lifeless CVT on everyone.
It's a family vehicle....
Love my Forester but if I’m looking for more off-road adventure car, I am looking at the 4runner, wrangler and the bronco. What do you guys think?
4Runner all day. After 5 yrs of ownership the value will still hold up while the others won’t.
Try it look up used 4runners for sale any mileage any year and they go for stupid high prices.
@@Buster-yc8bk you ain't kidding on that! A local dealership had a 4 year old 4runner TRD off road with 50k miles on it selling for 42k a few months back. Granted, it had a lift, and aftermarket wheels/tires, but still! In 2017 you could have bought a brand new TRD pro for that price.
Put on AT tires on the forester and it too will go further.
Me and my wife were interested in a Subaru but once we drove it with that CVT that was a definite no-go. That Ford looks too dang small for a family maybe that's just me me and my wife have a Tiguan and it's a little bit bigger than that and I wouldn't mind having something even bigger.
From what I've been reading, the CVT in the 2021 is a massive upgrade over previous generations. But if you wait, apparently Subaru is releasing a real offroad version of the Forester.
Or you could just do what I did and got a great conditioned 2011 Forester XT. A bit more powerful.
@@caodesignworks2407 Yeah once you learn more driving their cvts they aren't that bad at all!
If you're talking about the wilderness models, I don't think they'll be that much of an upgraded: They'll have more ground clearances, remaps and other factory tires but I don't think they'll change much other than that.
And yeah older fozzy XTs are definitely an option! I drive a 06's 2.5L XT with 230hp + manual, they're great (old though).
Volkswagon. Ugh! So many issues with those. Never again.
Excellent video.
I have a Mazda CX5 and my wife has a 2020 Forester. I do like the fact that they are both naturally aspirated. They both take forever to get up to speed. I do agree with your overall assessment of the Forester but I suspect that most Subaru owners aren't rock crawling on the weekend. The Forester is the best car for fading into the background. I'll stick to my CX5.
The smaller Bronco Sport fits a niche in the boring small SUV class. Its well built an very fun to drive. We are planning on getting one in bright red. Badlands version. Its on order!! 🏆
Lol bright red. The resale value just dropped 10k by that simple decision. May god have mercy on your soul.
@@Buster-yc8bk Way to be a douche bag!
@@thomasc1753 I’m sure he’s regretting it by now
@@Buster-yc8bk Troll much
The market and business need to really come out with 2 separate categories. The fact that these two fall into the same suv category as a 4runner or wrangler or the normal bronco is crazy. These little Cuvs like the rav4, bronco sport, renegade and others should just be labeled a cuv. I know the term is thrown around but it is stil all one category with body on frame suvs and crossovers.
they don't fall in the same category though...
A better comparison would have been the bronco sport vs the Jeep Compass trailhawk
Next comparisn will be between Mini car and Hummer SUV, on off-road.
Very good video❤❤ it looks like Subaru is a good choice! 👍👍
If Subaru has the 110V plug, that will be great!!
Where are these trails at?
This is like taking a motorcycle (bronco) to race with a bicycle ( Subaru). Bronco has all these different mode for offroad capabilities. On the other hand Subaru is a light offroad vehicle that only has X mode. Put some AT tires for the Subaru.
What about long term reliability and cost of ownership?
If you actually plan to do some light off-roading or towing, the Bronco Sport will probably be the better bet. The Subaru has a CVT and, while CVTs have come leaps and bounds in reliability over the last couple years, they still don't do well under stress. Towing and/or spinning your wheels in the dirt is not something you want to be doing with a CVT if you want it to last a long time.
If you don't plan on off-roading or towing, though, and you keep up on your scheduled maintenance, the Subaru should last a good long while and is really a much better value than the Bronco Sport. There really isn't a lot of value in the Bronco Sport outside of its impressive (for the class) off-road chops.
Ford and reliability don’t go well together
@@rajeshr5140 not that Subaru is much better. Combining full-time awd with cvt transmissions is a recipe for a reliability nightmare.
So many horror stories about CVT’s....
@@dethsyl907 they've improved significantly, but they still don't do well under stress. Which is why combining one with a full-time awd system is a very bad idea.
Great conclusion!
Remember the boxer motor has exceptional low center of gravity Road manners!
Is Scooby-Doo Birmingham spec? I don't think anyone else has heard of that, does the queen say that on the 4th of July.
I'd take the Bronco in this one. It's just more capable for stuff that I do.
Until the clutches overheat
@@tmklunk same thing with subies and the CVT. I'm a subie man but that bronco is definitely capable for that, you can't truely complain about these kind of things (clutches, ect) in offroad.
Do yourself a favor, get a 4runner. You won't need anything else. America's most reliable vehicle (google it, it's fact), most versatile mid sized suv on american soil, and would rape the fuck out of a new bronco all day everyday. Both on and off road.
@@MyCrippledWings nah, I think I'll wait and see what the actual Bronco is all about. The 4runner has it's reputation, I've just never been a fan of it aesthetically.
@@tri3pleagent it's not the same as the older ones. Ford is banking on its namesake, like they do with mustang and making that retarded suv using the mustang name. Ford has been steadily going downhill in quality since early 2000s. At least toyotas 4runners never really strayed from their original purpose, been outsourced to be built elsewhere, other than the world's best and most advanced automotive factory in japan. Have a massive aftermarket for them (like Jeep Wrangler does) lifted, slammed, stock. Doesn't matter, the 4runner is versatile as hell. As for asthetics, even the original ones in the 80s are still revelant today. Depends I guess. The new broncos are pretty much glorified crossovers. Modernized but a shadow of their heritage. I feel like wrangler. They focused only on excelling in 1-2 areas, (like power and maybe above off-road factory ability) and are mediocre everywhere else. 4runners get flack for being a little "dated" but why fix or change what's been proven for decades to last? The new ones are alright. Can always be modded to look and perform better. But the gen like mine (previous) is essentially the same underneath, minus some of the newer tech they have now. For thousands less. Mine is an 07, and would still run a new bronco into the ground. So, only time will tell if ford knocked it out of the park this time, or, is banking on its namesake to carry them. But chances are after a few years, they'll die off again like the originals did. Since they care more about making money and cutting corners, than they do actually making vehicles worth the price tag they sell them for.
99.9% of buyers for anyone of these cars will ever go off, I'd be surprised if anyone went down a gravel road.
So this is sort of a bogus test to some extent.
In day to day driving the Subaru is a better bet. Now if they would get rid of that CVT.
Yeah, and we won't even mention that these are soldered to the frame whereas a real off road vehicle isn't and has more flex before touring the integrity of said frame.
if you're watching this video you're interested in the off-road capabilities
Why even do this comparison with the forester on trash highway tires?
I have a hatred for the crappy low rolling resistance tires that manufacturers usually put on new vehicles to get that extra 1 mpg..
Is this really a comparison? Other than a lifestyle, will customers of each actually consider the other?
yeah, me for example. i love subies but i definitely consider buying that.
@@gagd7351 ...no worries. The BS (Bronco Sport) seems capable, but seems smaller on the inside than the Forester. I know Subaru is not known for great interiors, but the BS interior doesn't look inspiring. I think with equal tires, both vehicles will perform similarly until you hit the upper echelons of the BS, the the BS will out perform the forester on the trail(s). Good luck in your quest for your next vehicle...
Nice video, I think I would go with the Ford on this one. I wish both vehicles would have been set up with the same tires to really get a fair comparison but one could obviously see the difference on and off road. The Subaru did better on asphalt and the Ford better on dirt. Regardless I am sure the Ford is the better off-roader but on asphalt with the same tire set up I question the stopping distance.
I question the rollover issues. Isn't it shorter in wheelbase than the Forester?
WIth the same tires, the Forester would have shamed the Bronco.
Sit on the passenger’s side if your tall. I think there’s adequate space in the rear for everyday use.