This is all spot on! I’ve had probably 10 wranglers (all Rubicons) over the last 20 years and I now own a Bronco Badlands 2 Dr manual. It’s way louder than I expected but I do love it for a change! All your comparisons are spot on.
I’m betting Jeep is working in their short comings for the next model, I love the competition between these two. Awesome comparison of the two, I’m a pickup guy, but love seeing the mods young folks do to their Jeeps!
I was a jeep guy...sold my 2 this year and bought a 4 door and 2 door Bronco.....hands down the best move ive ever made....jeep is a dog zero power the Bronco is a beast love them!!!
I love my 2922 wrangler 2 door. It is brand new. Barely 6000 kilometers on it. It is a bit of a gas guzzler but it just makes me happy. Behind the wheel, it is a joy to drive. I am an older guy and thing of it as a very capable vehicle. Especially if you outfit it with radio communications. VHF and UHF dual band radio. Get one!
Great video. I might be the only person in the world who has ordered a Bronco, did so with all the bells n whistles and every dang thing everyone says to NOT order if I don't want to wait forever for it, for the express purpose of waiting as long as I can. I have a '19 2 door JL that I am very keen on keeping, so the longer the Bronco takes to get to me, the more time I have to set aside the money to buy it outright AND keep my Jeep. Still have so many mods to make and not enough time....lol
It seems like Ford perfectly addressed the Wrangler shortcomings in their build, and yet I literally can’t wait for Jeep’s response. I’m getting a 392 as soon as it’s available! I’ve seen some reviews talk about build quality of the Bronco being limited. Thinner plastics, weak grab bars, and somewhat rattly roof. Living in a dry desert with 40-50c temps for 6 months out of a year, the lack of proper rear vents was the dealbreaker for me.
Well I have worked at the Jeep Plant an the Ford plant and I feel the Ford quality is much better and NO i do not current work at Ford, I have an Outer Banks and love everything about it and the build quality is excellent
I'm a former Wrangler owner, driving my 2-door, non-Sasquatch Outer Banks Bronco for a couple months. Your observations are quite accurate. I REALLY enjoy driving my Bronco! There's a LOT to love about the Bronco! It simply feels really good! I have the 2.3L with auto and I'm impressed by the power and refinement of this powertrain! Steering is excellent, suspension is fantastic, overall driving dynamics are thoroughly enjoyable! I, and members of my household, are always looking for excuses to go for a drive in this Bronco! It also looks great and gets plenty of attention. But there's a few things I dislike: As the video suggests, I'm quite disappointed by the spongy brakes. In fact I have never owned any vehicle with such awful brakes, right from the factory! And wind noise - I expected it to be somewhat noisier than a typical vehicle but it's really quite intrusive at highway speeds. The standard audio system is horrible. The electronic gauge cluster is not appealing to me. Ford's configuration didn't allow me to add heated steering wheel and upgraded audio without spending thousands on a package that I didn't want. I shouldn't have to spend thousands of dollars just to get a heated steering wheel!!! Rear seats folding mechanism is awkward and difficult and doesn't even fold completely flat. Front seat comfort - The Bronco seat feels a little shallow for my long legs. Wrangler's seats are more comfortable to me. Rear swing gate - I hate the gas shock! I don't like feeling that the gas shock is actually resisting my effort to open the swing gate! Despite my complaints, I'm ecstatic with the Bronco and wholeheartedly believe it's the better choice for the vast majority of people, when compared to the Wrangler.
Got a 4xe on order and I was having second thoughts about it because the seats, I’ve found many vehicles have too shallow of a seat for longer legs. Your post just made me feel better about my decision. Thank you!
Really enjoyed this comparison video. After driving a wrangler for a few years now ('16 JKU) I am not a huge fan of the solid front axle and steering box situation for my daily driver. Sure once Im offroad with the sway bar disconnected and aired down below 20 psi its smooth as butter. However, It is almost paid off so I will stick with the Wrangler 😃
I drove a Tj in high school and it was rough and barebones. My sister has a Jk and it's honestly not that much better. That said I was totally SHOCKED by how much better the JL is on road compared to my sister's JK when I test drove one. I had written off Wranglers but that JL Rubicon was super nice riding and had a fantastic interior that is much better than the JK and it has me thinking... I also drove the turbo 4 cylinder and it felt much better than the V6 in my opinion. The torquey feeling around town made it feel much quicker than I was expecting it to be.
very happy '23 jl 2 door stick owner. drive it daily and off road, i love it BUT it does have it issues. not the comfiest drive of the world daily but honestly quieter than i expected! again, i got it to go off road and have fun, and i was very happy sacrificing some of the comfort...that being said its awesome!
Just got the two door. A MUCH better daily driver than my 2-door Sahara. Granted, I really do not do a ton of heavy duty rock crawling. Mainly dirt roads, highways, etc.
I've had my 2 door for the last month. It already has 4.5k miles on it. It's been on dirt, in snow, mudding and a bit of trail crawling. So far so good.
@@mbyte84 the stock speakers need some love. That aside though the road noise is very manageable. Mine is on 35s and it's my first offroad vehicle so the road noise was a definite adjustment(I've had mustang, Subaru, mazdas.. ect). All in all though it's not that noticeable
@@mbyte84 since no one answered your question, yes. You can. Ford improved their hard top and you can also get sound dreading headliner. The reviewer in this video doesn’t have the headliner. There’s still noise but it’s not egregious
According to You Tube videos the Bronco, and Ford products in general, have significant quality control issues. I own a 2015 Jeep JK 3.6L 2 Dr. I don’t have any issues or complaints with my JK, but I wouldn’t use it as a daily driver. It rides rough and it doesn’t get good gas mileage. The Bronco is likely a better daily driver. I think Bronco and Wranglers are both excellent off road vehicles. The Bronco has some excellent upgrades and improvements that Jeep needs to emulate and I’m confident they will.
I am thinking of getting the Bronco. I agree that it is a better daily driver. the 4 door is a little bigger than the Jeep and has more standard "tech". Thanks for the video, awesome job!!
I just got my 2016 wrangler the noise is ridiculous but I like it because you can hear when I accelerate and brake I have decent wind and tire noise but that's probably cause of roof rack and mud tires lol
i've got a tj. I don't daily it. That being said, particularly with the soft top on, i find access to the back to be the biggest issue. Not necessarily for people, but stuff. i took the back seat out and the back has a few odds and ends in it. If i go to the store for instance, if i want to put it in the back, i have to either toss it over/through the seats, or open up the rear door and fit it under the back window panel. With the soft top, the back panel needs to be unzipped etc. to get it out of the way. With the hard top, at least i can raise the glass easily to open up access to the back. Have no idea what the bronco or jk/jl access is like but i imagine it's similar on the two door models.
Good job, thanks for the review. You helped me out when I was doing research before I bought my first 2-door Rubicon, which I've sense upgraded a lot and drive it into the Oregon mountains multiple times each week on 4X4 trails.
After a couple 2-door JKs, I had to go 4-door with my JL because the back seat area of the 2dr JL seemed way smaller than the JK, and my kid and her friends would just not have fit back there. I would go back to the 2 door Bronco, though. Sucks that they're louder on road, as I have regular interstate road trips to contend with, and the Bronco's suspension would be much better on the rough highways I use.
Nothing Wrong with going to a 4 door. I love my 392 wrangler. the longer wheelbase helps it ride better on an off-road compared to the 2 doors. but as soon as ford can figure out, or an aftermarket company can put a roof on the bronco that is as quiet or quieter then the wrangler it'll be solid. Thanks for watching!
I shopped both. I actually had an order for a Bronco but I ended up getting a Gladiator because I wanted more cargo space (with a cap) than I could get with either the Bronco or the Wrangler. One thing you didn't mention is interior quality. The higher trim Wranglers are truly nicely finished. With nice materials and trim. The Bronco interior in comparison feels rubbery and cheap. No matter what trim you get.
I bought a 2024 Wrangler despite being a Ford guy. The Wrangler is just much more affordable in the configuration I wanted. I do agree the 3.6 liter Pentastar is a dog compared to my 2.7 liter in my f150. I think the road manners are fine with the Wrangler, it does have great brakes. I don't mind the solid axles ,
Nice review! I have only sat in each of these but for me (6ft 2in 230lbs) the Bronco drivers seat feels a little roomier than the Jeep but I like the classic Jeep look better 👍
We're damn near the exact same ht/wt and I'm in the market for a Wrangler or Bronco. I've owned several Wranglers, but the Bronco's extra space and comfort makes it more appealing
Great comparison! As we found out in Australia with the the VW utes,(and to some extent with the Toyota 200 series) twin turbos are fantastic for low down torque, instant power and fuel economy, but the horses are a little bit hollow when you load them up, and if you ask too much you will be back at the mechanics in a hurry! Twin turbo ponies are fantastic, up to about 2/3rd of max load; if you need all those kilerwasps for an extended period, they are the wrong motor configuration.
I have a 2019 JL Sport S. I have a co worker that bought the Bronco and he complains that my 3.6L in the wrangler gets 9 mpg more than his 2 door Bronco city and HWY. My JL gets 27mpg HWY/ 19-20 in the city running 33 inch tires.
ooff. That's tough. especially since I don't have to make that decision haha. but I think it comes down to the commute you make everyday and how the roads are. My daily commute Is relatively short and on roads with a speed limit of 45MPH. Plus the roads are bumpy so the ride is better and you appreciate that more in the bronco and since I'm not in the highway the wind noise is not as noticeable. So for that commute, id take the bronco. Now, if I had a hour long highway commute and a pretty smooth road then the wrangler would be better and since its on a smooth road you wouldn't notice the "worse" ride quite as much. overall id say its not bad enough to be a deal beaker and all else considered id probably still pick the bronco for almost all on Road driving. hope that helped! Thanks for watching!
what about getting into the back seat in the Bronco ? and do the rear seatrs fold complety flat when down ? good review, still on the fence for which one come spring
I actually made a separate video going over those things and the rear cargo area if you want to check it out to help you make a decision. Thanks for watching!
Yeah, but you can actually get a wrangler. Not sure I’d want to wait a year or more for a Bronco. Also, when I compare a 2022 Wrangler to a 2022 Bronco (2 doors), I always seem to come out cheaper for the Wrangler with similar options (without Sasquatch).
interesting. When I build a new version of my wrangler just with a Auto and similar features as my bronco, its basically the same price as my bronco was. 55K give or take 1-2k. But there's not getting away from the fact that the bronco is the harder of the two to get ahold of. Thanks for watching!
Jeep Wrangler: loud, imprecise steering, crappy gas mileage - BUT - the most fun you can have in a vehicle with your clothes on. I love my Wrangler but I'd enjoy driving a Bronco for comparison (kudos to Ford for reviving it) BUT - there are no Broncos! I've seen a grand total of two on the street in the past year. NONE at the dealerships. Ford seem to have really screwed the pooch in the introduction of this vehicle. So I'll just keep on with my Wrangler.
Great video. I’m trying to pick between these 2 vehicles. I’d love to see how each does carrying a dog in the back. Bronco looks like it might do ok with the back seats left up?
Yeah the bronco will suit the dog better if you plan on keeping both seats up. I also made a rear seat and storage comparison if that helps. Thanks for watching!
Great point on the brakes. Not confidence inspiring is one of the worst feelings in a truck. MY tj brakes were bad but no abs to rip that feeling away from me
I’m curious to see how ford reduces sound inside as jeep has had the jeep around for years to make improvements. And the fuel economy especially when cruising can be dependent on engine displacement the 2.7 turbo in the ford will take in less air under low load cruising than the 3.6 in the jeep but if your always pushing them hard to make power I’d expect the jeep to get better fuel economy…. I’ve got a 2 door 2.3 eco boost manual and I’m getting 21-24 on the highway doing 65mph (speed limit) my combined with some stop and go I’m getting 19+ and this also includes I have the for performance tune which gives more power especially if running premium 93
Probably sound deadening where they can put it. A convertible is always gonna be noisy compared to a solid body. Arguably I think the NA V6 would be worse, because it has to work more to reach peak power, and keep up with traffic. Where as a boosted V6 will hit peak torque much sooner, and get you up to speed faster. If you're pushing hard in either, gas mileage will tank. 19+ is pretty good for a lifted brick. My 4Runner got 16mpg when it was NA..lol I get about 12ish with it supercharged
I went with the diesel gladiator and sold my overland for the exact issue of a higher rpm power band, best decision ever. 24 mpg average doesnt hurt with 35's either.
Rented a four door wrangler in 2022. The absolute most uncomfortable ride and drive I've ever experienced. To zip around town it was fun with the top off but as a daily driver absolutely noway. Jeep is popular because it had no competition not because it's a good road vehicle
I drove both and wrote a check for a Firecracker Red, 2 dr Rubicon yesterday. Happy birthday dear. haha… now where are your keys I need to go to the store.
I think the windnoise on the bronco is at the rear glass. The jeeps have this like, lip that directs wind around the glass, broncos dont so i think wind is getting in there.
Doesn’t look like you have any sound detening headliner. I think without doubt they will be noisy but perhaps if it doesn’t have it, it will influence the road noise a bit
Im waiting for HotHead headliners to come out with their kit for the bronco. The one they make for the wranglers is really good. Going to buy one for my 392 as well. Thanks for watching!
It might be a good idea to check if the correct setup for tire size & gear ratio are programed in the Jeep's computer? When we got our 2020 JLU-R we checked ours & it wasn't. The tire pressure was off as well.
I think the Willy’s is a solid option. You’ll get plenty of capability and you don’t have to spend as much cash. So it makes a lot of sense. Thanks for watching!
My pops has a JL 2d seems like it drives great especially offroad...of course im comparing it to my 2020 Silverado 2500 which feels like a Kenworth offroad
Unfortunately I haven’t had any experience with other broncos. Don’t really no anybody personally with one. Can only comment on mine at the moment. If I get the opportunity to compare the 2 I will 👍🏻
i have had a Badlands 2 dr ordered forever! i will get next year. i picked the lux package, does yours have the sound dampening in the roof? and if so it is still pretty noisy?
mine does not have the headliner from the factory. I'm waiting on a company to make a good one and then ill add that to the bronco. Thanks for watching
@@cynicsupreme it’s something you can request if you have order before a certain date. It doesn’t come standard if you don’t ask for it from what I understand
You know, I always loved jeep wranglers. I actually just recently got my first car a 2001 jeep wrangler sport. Now I always thought the wrangler was the best option for me but I did some more research and the newer Broncos damn they look good I prefer them over the wrangler now also since they are more comfortable as a every day driver and are good for off roading still it's better for me
Great review. It’s too bad they’re having such a hard time delivering - I know Covid. Strange I can get a ‘22 Wrangler in 4 months and a Bronco in summer of ‘23. Why is that?
Stellantis(Chrysler) is just on a different level haha. ordered my 392 months after my bronco order was placed an got the 392 months sooner haha Thanks for watching!
In their defense, I'd guess its because they had to build the whole manufacturing pipeline *and* the cars during the pandemic, whereas jeeps were already being made prior. Its still frustrating as hell though.
Because the bronco has been gone since 1996. Wranglers haven’t stopped being manufactured since the boomers were born. However I think both cars are totally overpriced.. except for the 2018 and on rubicon with info system. The rubicon comes stock with quality and quantity options. The bronco interior I feel could use a sprucing and that in general the interior is lackluster, but the exterior is sexy in 2 door. However, the whole lineup is overpriced. They get away with this because it’s a new release of a famous car and demand is through the roof. If my husband didn’t own a dealership I would have waited to buy one when the hype had gone down and the chip shortage ended and went with the wrangler for now.
Whe the new Bronco was just introduced it looked fresh and exciting, especially in that promo video. JL Wrangler in comparison looked older, familiar and not that interesting. Now that the dust has settled on the Bronco and we got used to its appearence, the wrangler looks like the more exciting vehicle. Bronco from the side looks as if they took a giant sausage and put wheels on it.
Hey man, nice video! I have a 2-Door Rubicon (2.0 turbo) in Cyprus (Europe). We do have front parking sensors on them (and cameras) as well as a bunch of other safety features like blind spot assist, adaptive cruise control etc... I don't know if more strict EU regulations caused Jeep to add those to the european wranglers though...
very interesting. I would have thought for sure that the bronco would be quieter than the wrangler. Gonna stick with 4runner but still good information.
Mine does not have the headliner panels. Not sure how much the factory headliner would change that. usually aftermarket ones are better. the one I added to my Wrangler helped a little but nothing game changing. Thanks for watching!
The bronco has the standard mud terrains. And the wranglers are much quieter then the bronco. If you put on some super aggressive mud terrains regardless of what your driving it’ll be louder. Thanks for watching!
Both sound systems are pretty solid when comparing the upgraded sound systems on both. The jeep probably has a bit more/better bass and the bronco has better mods and highs it seems. Thanks for watching!
As a former JK owner (6 spd, lifted, 35's, armor, regeared etc) the answer to this is stupidly easy, the bronco will be, without a doubt, hands down the better daily vehicle. In the dirt? Yeah I'd take the jeep any day of the week and twice on sunday.
I am in the market for either the Bronco or Jeep. I think I am going to go with Jeep because right now if I custom order a Ford they said it would take until 2024 to get here and nobody in their sane mind would wait a year and a half for a vehicle.. I am hoping that when I get my Wrangler that after I get comfortable in it and keep it for a few years, that I won't feel the need to trade it in for a Bronco once the hype has died down. The big thing for me about the Wrangler is how floaty the steering feels on the road, I would much prefer a more planted to the road feeling vehicle that I believe the Bronco has. The thing I don't like about the Bronco is that it is in it's 1st year of production and I am not so sure that their engine reliability is going to hold up, I like the 6 cyl better, even if it burns more gas. Wrangler looks better than the Bronco too, but hopefully after a handful of years the next gen Bronco will look a little better. Also I'm only in the market for a manual, I won't do automatic, and from what I can tell from videos, people seem to like the feel of the Bronco's manual much better than the Wrangler's.
Which ones the lightest, most reliable, best fuel economy, tightest turning radius, plenty of low rev torque, best approach and departure angles, plenty of suspension travel, has low range, & plenty ground clearance while maintaining low center of gravity? That's the one I want.
Independent suspension generally will allow a vehicle to bottom out over bumps as the bottom of the vehicle will bounce up and down and generally less stable far as rollovers right?
I had a near death experience with abs freerolling a vehicle through an major highway intersection once. Wish we could purchase cars without it. I'm smart enough to let off brakes some of the tires start sliding too much. Also had ABS fail to provide enough stopping power in an emergency once causing me to crash into the rear of a vehicle that crashed into a stopped vehicle ahead of him.
This is all spot on! I’ve had probably 10 wranglers (all Rubicons) over the last 20 years and I now own a Bronco Badlands 2 Dr manual. It’s way louder than I expected but I do love it for a change! All your comparisons are spot on.
Bootleg Chris Evans (captain America) makes some good videos here, rock on.
hahaha thanks dude!
I thought the same!!!😁
yo I thought the same thing soon as he was driving in the car
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well he's quite a good looking man
I’m betting Jeep is working in their short comings for the next model, I love the competition between these two. Awesome comparison of the two, I’m a pickup guy, but love seeing the mods young folks do to their Jeeps!
I was a jeep guy...sold my 2 this year and bought a 4 door and 2 door Bronco.....hands down the best move ive ever made....jeep is a dog zero power the Bronco is a beast love them!!!
I love my 2922 wrangler 2 door. It is brand new. Barely 6000 kilometers on it. It is a bit of a gas guzzler but it just makes me happy. Behind the wheel, it is a joy to drive. I am an older guy and thing of it as a very capable vehicle. Especially if you outfit it with radio communications. VHF and UHF dual band radio. Get one!
Great video. I might be the only person in the world who has ordered a Bronco, did so with all the bells n whistles and every dang thing everyone says to NOT order if I don't want to wait forever for it, for the express purpose of waiting as long as I can. I have a '19 2 door JL that I am very keen on keeping, so the longer the Bronco takes to get to me, the more time I have to set aside the money to buy it outright AND keep my Jeep. Still have so many mods to make and not enough time....lol
Very useful! I like both vehicles, but most of the time I would be driving on roads, not off road. So your review is really appreciated.
It seems like Ford perfectly addressed the Wrangler shortcomings in their build, and yet I literally can’t wait for Jeep’s response. I’m getting a 392 as soon as it’s available!
I’ve seen some reviews talk about build quality of the Bronco being limited. Thinner plastics, weak grab bars, and somewhat rattly roof.
Living in a dry desert with 40-50c temps for 6 months out of a year, the lack of proper rear vents was the dealbreaker for me.
Well I have worked at the Jeep Plant an the Ford plant and I feel the Ford quality is much better and NO i do not current work at Ford, I have an Outer Banks and love everything about it and the build quality is excellent
@@rusirius7764 Thank you for your service!
Yeah the 392 is where it's at. Priced a little high but they all are. Should hold its value well enough though.
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Trust me when I say this but the raptor bronco is the one you want . The suspension and the bodywork and the baja mode is on a whole other level
I'm a former Wrangler owner, driving my 2-door, non-Sasquatch Outer Banks Bronco for a couple months. Your observations are quite accurate. I REALLY enjoy driving my Bronco! There's a LOT to love about the Bronco! It simply feels really good! I have the 2.3L with auto and I'm impressed by the power and refinement of this powertrain! Steering is excellent, suspension is fantastic, overall driving dynamics are thoroughly enjoyable! I, and members of my household, are always looking for excuses to go for a drive in this Bronco! It also looks great and gets plenty of attention.
But there's a few things I dislike:
As the video suggests, I'm quite disappointed by the spongy brakes. In fact I have never owned any vehicle with such awful brakes, right from the factory! And wind noise - I expected it to be somewhat noisier than a typical vehicle but it's really quite intrusive at highway speeds.
The standard audio system is horrible.
The electronic gauge cluster is not appealing to me.
Ford's configuration didn't allow me to add heated steering wheel and upgraded audio without spending thousands on a package that I didn't want. I shouldn't have to spend thousands of dollars just to get a heated steering wheel!!!
Rear seats folding mechanism is awkward and difficult and doesn't even fold completely flat.
Front seat comfort - The Bronco seat feels a little shallow for my long legs. Wrangler's seats are more comfortable to me.
Rear swing gate - I hate the gas shock! I don't like feeling that the gas shock is actually resisting my effort to open the swing gate!
Despite my complaints, I'm ecstatic with the Bronco and wholeheartedly believe it's the better choice for the vast majority of people, when compared to the Wrangler.
Got a 4xe on order and I was having second thoughts about it because the seats, I’ve found many vehicles have too shallow of a seat for longer legs. Your post just made me feel better about my decision. Thank you!
Really enjoyed this comparison video. After driving a wrangler for a few years now ('16 JKU) I am not a huge fan of the solid front axle and steering box situation for my daily driver. Sure once Im offroad with the sway bar disconnected and aired down below 20 psi its smooth as butter. However, It is almost paid off so I will stick with the Wrangler 😃
Glad you liked it! Nothing wrong at all with keeping the JKU when its paid off. just means more money for mods haha
thanks for watching!
Pentastar has plenty of power for me.
I drove a Tj in high school and it was rough and barebones. My sister has a Jk and it's honestly not that much better. That said I was totally SHOCKED by how much better the JL is on road compared to my sister's JK when I test drove one. I had written off Wranglers but that JL Rubicon was super nice riding and had a fantastic interior that is much better than the JK and it has me thinking...
I also drove the turbo 4 cylinder and it felt much better than the V6 in my opinion. The torquey feeling around town made it feel much quicker than I was expecting it to be.
Is your Wrangler a standard transmission?
@@warrenhosack3909 yes automatic
The 2 door definitely looks better that the 4 door. Still to car like for my liking.
One of the best videos! I seen between the Jeep and the Bronco!
Thank you! And thanks for watching!
very happy '23 jl 2 door stick owner. drive it daily and off road, i love it BUT it does have it issues. not the comfiest drive of the world daily but honestly quieter than i expected! again, i got it to go off road and have fun, and i was very happy sacrificing some of the comfort...that being said its awesome!
You are extremely underrated bro . Best of luck.
I appreciate that man!
Thanks for watching!
I own a Wrangler. I definitely agree with everything you said. It's maybe not the best on the road but I still wouldn't trade it for anything.
Just got the two door. A MUCH better daily driver than my 2-door Sahara. Granted, I really do not do a ton of heavy duty rock crawling. Mainly dirt roads, highways, etc.
I've had my 2 door for the last month. It already has 4.5k miles on it. It's been on dirt, in snow, mudding and a bit of trail crawling. So far so good.
How’s the road noise on the highway? Are you able to listen to an audiobook?
@@mbyte84 the stock speakers need some love. That aside though the road noise is very manageable. Mine is on 35s and it's my first offroad vehicle so the road noise was a definite adjustment(I've had mustang, Subaru, mazdas.. ect). All in all though it's not that noticeable
@@mbyte84 Not bad at all. I listen to podcasts all the time while driving.
@@mbyte84 since no one answered your question, yes. You can. Ford improved their hard top and you can also get sound dreading headliner. The reviewer in this video doesn’t have the headliner. There’s still noise but it’s not egregious
I owned wrangler before. It was fun. Ford designed Bronco to go after Wrangler so in all categories they edged Wrangler. I ordered Bronco
Wrangler just looks cooler IMO. I wish you could get the 5.7 Hemi in the Jeep from the factory on any trim level, the 3.6 is just gutless
Great review. The ride and steering in my 2 door bronco with stock tires is awesome. The wind noise is real though. Kicks in around 50 mph and up.
Quite surprised at the Breaking Noise and Storage observations, thanks for an honest review.
I sold jeeps for a little bit and was blown away by how much more put together the Bronco felt
According to You Tube videos the Bronco, and Ford products in general, have significant quality control issues. I own a 2015 Jeep JK 3.6L 2 Dr. I don’t have any issues or complaints with my JK, but I wouldn’t use it as a daily driver. It rides rough and it doesn’t get good gas mileage.
The Bronco is likely a better daily driver. I think Bronco and Wranglers are both excellent off road vehicles. The Bronco has some excellent upgrades and improvements that Jeep needs to emulate and I’m confident they will.
This is a good comparison review and I thank you for doing it.
Appreciate it!
Thanks for watching!
Really good review, useful as I've been looking at these AND great to hear the logic for all the points highlighted. MUCH appreciated.
Glad I could help!
Thanks for watching!
Most honest, intelligent, and down to earth review I’ve seen. I’ve driven both In several trim levels and I agree with you.
Just call him big dick handsome next time
I am thinking of getting the Bronco. I agree that it is a better daily driver. the 4 door is a little bigger than the Jeep and has more standard "tech". Thanks for the video, awesome job!!
one of the better comparisons I've watched...seemed fair and honest
Appreciate it man! Thanks for watching!
I just got my 2016 wrangler the noise is ridiculous but I like it because you can hear when I accelerate and brake I have decent wind and tire noise but that's probably cause of roof rack and mud tires lol
Thank you for being unbiased.
I try to make a point to be honest. Since that's what id want from someone if I'm looking to purchase a car.
Thanks for watching!
After 2 Wranglers and no less than 20 visits to the repair shop, I bought a Bronco this week.
i've got a tj. I don't daily it. That being said, particularly with the soft top on, i find access to the back to be the biggest issue. Not necessarily for people, but stuff. i took the back seat out and the back has a few odds and ends in it. If i go to the store for instance, if i want to put it in the back, i have to either toss it over/through the seats, or open up the rear door and fit it under the back window panel. With the soft top, the back panel needs to be unzipped etc. to get it out of the way. With the hard top, at least i can raise the glass easily to open up access to the back. Have no idea what the bronco or jk/jl access is like but i imagine it's similar on the two door models.
Good job, thanks for the review. You helped me out when I was doing research before I bought my first 2-door Rubicon, which I've sense upgraded a lot and drive it into the Oregon mountains multiple times each week on 4X4 trails.
After a couple 2-door JKs, I had to go 4-door with my JL because the back seat area of the 2dr JL seemed way smaller than the JK, and my kid and her friends would just not have fit back there. I would go back to the 2 door Bronco, though. Sucks that they're louder on road, as I have regular interstate road trips to contend with, and the Bronco's suspension would be much better on the rough highways I use.
Nothing Wrong with going to a 4 door. I love my 392 wrangler. the longer wheelbase helps it ride better on an off-road compared to the 2 doors. but as soon as ford can figure out, or an aftermarket company can put a roof on the bronco that is as quiet or quieter then the wrangler it'll be solid.
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I shopped both. I actually had an order for a Bronco but I ended up getting a Gladiator because I wanted more cargo space (with a cap) than I could get with either the Bronco or the Wrangler. One thing you didn't mention is interior quality. The higher trim Wranglers are truly nicely finished. With nice materials and trim. The Bronco interior in comparison feels rubbery and cheap. No matter what trim you get.
The gladiator is a hunk of crap!!
Thanks. Road noise is a big deal to me. I expected the Bronco to be better, so I’m surprised. I’ll compare that before buying
Glad to help! When you’re able to drive them back to back it’s very noticeable.
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I bought a 2024 Wrangler despite being a Ford guy. The Wrangler is just much more affordable in the configuration I wanted. I do agree the 3.6 liter Pentastar is a dog compared to my 2.7 liter in my f150. I think the road manners are fine with the Wrangler, it does have great brakes. I don't mind the solid axles ,
Nice review! I have only sat in each of these but for me (6ft 2in 230lbs) the Bronco drivers seat feels a little roomier than the Jeep but I like the classic Jeep look better 👍
We're damn near the exact same ht/wt and I'm in the market for a Wrangler or Bronco. I've owned several Wranglers, but the Bronco's extra space and comfort makes it more appealing
I'm a King of Hammers fan, solid front axle rules.
Great comparison!
As we found out in Australia with the the VW utes,(and to some extent with the Toyota 200 series) twin turbos are fantastic for low down torque, instant power and fuel economy, but the horses are a little bit hollow when you load them up, and if you ask too much you will be back at the mechanics in a hurry!
Twin turbo ponies are fantastic, up to about 2/3rd of max load; if you need all those kilerwasps for an extended period, they are the wrong motor configuration.
I love utes!
Good take on both sides.
Good to see you back after a few weeks off.
Thanks man!
Nice Badlands. I got the 4 Door Wild Track and is amazing
An excellent and clear comparo. Well worth watching if one is in the market or just if one wants to be in the know of things…
Thanks man I appreciate it!
I have a 2019 JL Sport S. I have a co worker that bought the Bronco and he complains that my 3.6L in the wrangler gets 9 mpg more than his 2 door Bronco city and HWY. My JL gets 27mpg HWY/ 19-20 in the city running 33 inch tires.
My mom has the 4 door bronco I’m with the 2.3 turbo and she gets 14mpg average it’s horrible. Granted she’s running 35’s but still
The most thing stopped me from buying ether one, wind noise.
I cruised most of the times for long distance, and quietness very important to me
Great review! Much love from Korea
Question: Is the wind noise in the Bronco so much worse that you'd take the on road manners of the wrangler? Which compromise would you rather make?
ooff. That's tough. especially since I don't have to make that decision haha. but I think it comes down to the commute you make everyday and how the roads are. My daily commute Is relatively short and on roads with a speed limit of 45MPH. Plus the roads are bumpy so the ride is better and you appreciate that more in the bronco and since I'm not in the highway the wind noise is not as noticeable. So for that commute, id take the bronco. Now, if I had a hour long highway commute and a pretty smooth road then the wrangler would be better and since its on a smooth road you wouldn't notice the "worse" ride quite as much. overall id say its not bad enough to be a deal beaker and all else considered id probably still pick the bronco for almost all on Road driving. hope that helped!
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what about getting into the back seat in the Bronco ? and do the rear seatrs fold complety flat when down ? good review, still on the fence for which one come spring
I actually made a separate video going over those things and the rear cargo area if you want to check it out to help you make a decision.
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Yeah, but you can actually get a wrangler. Not sure I’d want to wait a year or more for a Bronco. Also, when I compare a 2022 Wrangler to a 2022 Bronco (2 doors), I always seem to come out cheaper for the Wrangler with similar options (without Sasquatch).
interesting. When I build a new version of my wrangler just with a Auto and similar features as my bronco, its basically the same price as my bronco was. 55K give or take 1-2k.
But there's not getting away from the fact that the bronco is the harder of the two to get ahold of.
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@@drivenmad2089 Maybe it’s bc I’m always building with a manual. Anyhow, keep up the good work. Love yours videos,
@@damnjustassignmeone that’s probably what it is. Thanks dude! 🤙🏻
Nice Job on the video. Super helpful!!!
Jeep Wrangler: loud, imprecise steering, crappy gas mileage - BUT - the most fun you can have in a vehicle with your clothes on. I love my Wrangler but I'd enjoy driving a Bronco for comparison (kudos to Ford for reviving it) BUT - there are no Broncos! I've seen a grand total of two on the street in the past year. NONE at the dealerships. Ford seem to have really screwed the pooch in the introduction of this vehicle. So I'll just keep on with my Wrangler.
Great video. I’m trying to pick between these 2 vehicles. I’d love to see how each does carrying a dog in the back. Bronco looks like it might do ok with the back seats left up?
Yeah the bronco will suit the dog better if you plan on keeping both seats up. I also made a rear seat and storage comparison if that helps.
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Of course you will get better MPG’s in a 10-spd auto vs a 6-spd manual.
Don’t leave your phone on your dash in the summer it’ll over heat.
I still love driving my wrangler unlimited every day!
I believe they fixed breaking issues in 2023 model too. Fuel economy with Sasquatch package I’m getting almost 20mpg
I'm getting around 430 miles on a full tank however on 32's
Great point on the brakes. Not confidence inspiring is one of the worst feelings in a truck. MY tj brakes were bad but no abs to rip that feeling away from me
Which one gets better fuel mileage on the same route?
The bronco hands down
great review sounds very honest and fair!
Thanks!
I’m curious to see how ford reduces sound inside as jeep has had the jeep around for years to make improvements. And the fuel economy especially when cruising can be dependent on engine displacement the 2.7 turbo in the ford will take in less air under low load cruising than the 3.6 in the jeep but if your always pushing them hard to make power I’d expect the jeep to get better fuel economy…. I’ve got a 2 door 2.3 eco boost manual and I’m getting 21-24 on the highway doing 65mph (speed limit) my combined with some stop and go I’m getting 19+ and this also includes I have the for performance tune which gives more power especially if running premium 93
Probably sound deadening where they can put it.
A convertible is always gonna be noisy compared to a solid body.
Arguably I think the NA V6 would be worse, because it has to work more to reach peak power, and keep up with traffic.
Where as a boosted V6 will hit peak torque much sooner, and get you up to speed faster.
If you're pushing hard in either, gas mileage will tank.
19+ is pretty good for a lifted brick.
My 4Runner got 16mpg when it was NA..lol I get about 12ish with it supercharged
I went with the diesel gladiator and sold my overland for the exact issue of a higher rpm power band, best decision ever. 24 mpg average doesnt hurt with 35's either.
Yep, if they made a diesel 2 door that would be awesome!
Thanks for watching and enjoy that low end torque 🤙🏻
makes sense that eco diesel is nice to daily. had a ram 1500 with it
@@drivenmad2089 great vid
Any issues with overheating? Seems that a common issue on the gladiators.
Rented a four door wrangler in 2022. The absolute most uncomfortable ride and drive I've ever experienced. To zip around town it was fun with the top off but as a daily driver absolutely noway. Jeep is popular because it had no competition not because it's a good road vehicle
Loved the video, man! A real eye opener in regards to the comparison of the two
Appreciate it!
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I drove both and wrote a check for a Firecracker Red, 2 dr Rubicon yesterday. Happy birthday dear. haha… now where are your keys I need to go to the store.
I think the windnoise on the bronco is at the rear glass. The jeeps have this like, lip that directs wind around the glass, broncos dont so i think wind is getting in there.
Two questions: which build is your Bronco? And were you able to address the squishy brakes through a bleed? Thanks. Great video!
Great review of both models. Thanks!
Doesn’t look like you have any sound detening headliner. I think without doubt they will be noisy but perhaps if it doesn’t have it, it will influence the road noise a bit
Im waiting for HotHead headliners to come out with their kit for the bronco. The one they make for the wranglers is really good. Going to buy one for my 392 as well.
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I’d always buy the bronco just because it looks better!
It might be a good idea to check if the correct setup for tire size & gear ratio are programed in the Jeep's computer? When we got our 2020 JLU-R we checked ours & it wasn't. The tire pressure was off as well.
I love your vids!! Any comment on Willy’s Sport edition? To me… A two door Jeep with soft top is a real JEEP.
I think the Willy’s is a solid option. You’ll get plenty of capability and you don’t have to spend as much cash. So it makes a lot of sense.
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Am I correct in seeing that you've added a hyphen between "Bro" & "nco"?
My pops has a JL 2d seems like it drives great especially offroad...of course im comparing it to my 2020 Silverado 2500 which feels like a Kenworth offroad
I assume these was a 2021. Do you know if the more insulated 2022 hardtop improved noise by much?
Unfortunately I haven’t had any experience with other broncos. Don’t really no anybody personally with one. Can only comment on mine at the moment. If I get the opportunity to compare the 2 I will 👍🏻
i have had a Badlands 2 dr ordered forever! i will get next year. i picked the lux package, does yours have the sound dampening in the roof? and if so it is still pretty noisy?
mine does not have the headliner from the factory. I'm waiting on a company to make a good one and then ill add that to the bronco.
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Supposedly the new hard tops come with the headliner for free now.
@@cynicsupreme it’s something you can request if you have order before a certain date. It doesn’t come standard if you don’t ask for it from what I understand
Nice review. If I don’t see my Bronco next year I might be looking for a Wrangler.
Thanks! and I can appreciate that. I hope that jeep will spice up the 2 DR soon instead of giving all of the love to the 4 door.
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Good video! I have a question for you. Where do you put a winch on a bronco? I have yet to see one on a factory bumper. Thanks!
I agree with you about that noise
Who sound system is better?
The Bronco’s sound system is better. The Jeeps isn’t bad, but the Broncos is definitely better all around.
Wrangler JL, if I remember it right, has rear air vents that the Bronco doesn't have.
That’s correct. I actually went over that in a previous video talking about rear seat and cargo space.
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Actually it does. The vents are under the front seats instead of in the center. They do the same setup with the Ranger.
You know, I always loved jeep wranglers. I actually just recently got my first car a 2001 jeep wrangler sport. Now I always thought the wrangler was the best option for me but I did some more research and the newer Broncos damn they look good I prefer them over the wrangler now also since they are more comfortable as a every day driver and are good for off roading still it's better for me
Great review. It’s too bad they’re having such a hard time delivering - I know Covid. Strange I can get a ‘22 Wrangler in 4 months and a Bronco in summer of ‘23. Why is that?
Stellantis(Chrysler) is just on a different level haha. ordered my 392 months after my bronco order was placed an got the 392 months sooner haha
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In their defense, I'd guess its because they had to build the whole manufacturing pipeline *and* the cars during the pandemic, whereas jeeps were already being made prior.
Its still frustrating as hell though.
Because the bronco has been gone since 1996. Wranglers haven’t stopped being manufactured since the boomers were born. However I think both cars are totally overpriced.. except for the 2018 and on rubicon with info system. The rubicon comes stock with quality and quantity options. The bronco interior I feel could use a sprucing and that in general the interior is lackluster, but the exterior is sexy in 2 door. However, the whole lineup is overpriced. They get away with this because it’s a new release of a famous car and demand is through the roof. If my husband didn’t own a dealership I would have waited to buy one when the hype had gone down and the chip shortage ended and went with the wrangler for now.
Whe the new Bronco was just introduced it looked fresh and exciting, especially in that promo video. JL Wrangler in comparison looked older, familiar and not that interesting. Now that the dust has settled on the Bronco and we got used to its appearence, the wrangler looks like the more exciting vehicle. Bronco from the side looks as if they took a giant sausage and put wheels on it.
For me - I'll take the BRONCO all day long!
The OJ !!! 😂
Hey man, nice video! I have a 2-Door Rubicon (2.0 turbo) in Cyprus (Europe). We do have front parking sensors on them (and cameras) as well as a bunch of other safety features like blind spot assist, adaptive cruise control etc... I don't know if more strict EU regulations caused Jeep to add those to the european wranglers though...
In the U.S. we also get adaptive cruise, and blind spot but there’s no way to get front sparking sensors or 360 cameras.
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I wish toyota would make a 2 door 4 runner
Exactly, something that can compete with the wrangler and Bronco in terms of looks, but with the reliability of a Toyota
@@lucerocastaneda9497 I still can't believe GM didn't bring back the Blazer as a proper 4x4.
Or bring back the FJ.
very interesting. I would have thought for sure that the bronco would be quieter than the wrangler. Gonna stick with 4runner but still good information.
that's what I thought before I picked mine up. hopefully a headliner will help reduce the noise a bit.
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Does your bronco have the sound deadening panels or not… if not how much difference could/should it make
Mine does not have the headliner panels. Not sure how much the factory headliner would change that. usually aftermarket ones are better. the one I added to my Wrangler helped a little but nothing game changing.
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Great daily driver review
Thanks! And thanks for watching!
I have a 21 Rubicon four-door and I have to agree with you the bronco definitely drives way better.
@KFC Man haha your cute punk
I bought the Bronco because of it drives on road and I think it looks better.
I see Bronco does offer insulation to cut down on the noise. Has anyone tried that, and if so, does it work?
Thanks! Do you have all terrain tires or mud tires on your Bronco? I notice Wranglers have traditionally loud tire noise.
The bronco has the standard mud terrains. And the wranglers are much quieter then the bronco. If you put on some super aggressive mud terrains regardless of what your driving it’ll be louder.
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Why did you check out the engine compartment of the bronco it's kind of a mess.
Hell yeah bro!
What about the radio? Daily driver with music? Which one is better?
Both sound systems are pretty solid when comparing the upgraded sound systems on both. The jeep probably has a bit more/better bass and the bronco has better mods and highs it seems.
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As a former JK owner (6 spd, lifted, 35's, armor, regeared etc) the answer to this is stupidly easy, the bronco will be, without a doubt, hands down the better daily vehicle. In the dirt? Yeah I'd take the jeep any day of the week and twice on sunday.
@KFC Man I don't think it sucks, I just think in order to make it as capable and stout as a SFA jeep, you're spending an ass ton of money.
I am in the market for either the Bronco or Jeep. I think I am going to go with Jeep because right now if I custom order a Ford they said it would take until 2024 to get here and nobody in their sane mind would wait a year and a half for a vehicle..
I am hoping that when I get my Wrangler that after I get comfortable in it and keep it for a few years, that I won't feel the need to trade it in for a Bronco once the hype has died down.
The big thing for me about the Wrangler is how floaty the steering feels on the road, I would much prefer a more planted to the road feeling vehicle that I believe the Bronco has.
The thing I don't like about the Bronco is that it is in it's 1st year of production and I am not so sure that their engine reliability is going to hold up, I like the 6 cyl better, even if it burns more gas.
Wrangler looks better than the Bronco too, but hopefully after a handful of years the next gen Bronco will look a little better.
Also I'm only in the market for a manual, I won't do automatic, and from what I can tell from videos, people seem to like the feel of the Bronco's manual much better than the Wrangler's.
Which ones the lightest, most reliable, best fuel economy, tightest turning radius, plenty of low rev torque, best approach and departure angles, plenty of suspension travel, has low range, & plenty ground clearance while maintaining low center of gravity? That's the one I want.
I'll consider looks & comfort after all of these features are met by both
Independent suspension generally will allow a vehicle to bottom out over bumps as the bottom of the vehicle will bounce up and down and generally less stable far as rollovers right?
I had a near death experience with abs freerolling a vehicle through an major highway intersection once. Wish we could purchase cars without it. I'm smart enough to let off brakes some of the tires start sliding too much. Also had ABS fail to provide enough stopping power in an emergency once causing me to crash into the rear of a vehicle that crashed into a stopped vehicle ahead of him.
Hit everything spot on, Ty for sharing
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The 2 Door models look so much better than the 4dr models!! And personally I like the Bronco 2dr over the jeep 2dr.
Is there a difference in AC? It seems bronco’s roof might prevent sealing the cooling effect of the AC!
Nope, the AC in both work great