2022 Ford Bronco vs. 2022 Toyota 4Runner
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2022 Ford Bronco and 2022 Toyota 4Runner contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2022 Ford Bronco and the 2022 Toyota 4Runner.
When comparing the 2022 Ford Bronco's and the 2022 Toyota 4Runner's specifications and ratings, the 2022 Ford Bronco has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency and base engine power. The 2022 Toyota 4Runner has the advantage in the areas of resale value and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the 2022 Ford Bronco's and the 2022 Toyota 4Runner's specifications and ratings, the 2022 Ford Bronco is a better car than the 2022 Toyota 4Runner.
Pricing: A used 2022 Ford Bronco ranges from $33,700 to $62,847 while a used 2022 Toyota 4Runner is priced between $33,995 to $51,906.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2022 Ford Bronco loses 54.2 percent of its value and the 2022 Toyota 4Runner loses 30.1 percent of its value. This means the 2022 Toyota 4Runner retains 24.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2022 Ford Bronco.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2022 Ford Bronco’s base engine makes 275 horsepower, and the 2022 Toyota 4Runner base engine makes 270 horsepower. The Bronco is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 355 miles. The 4Runner is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 437 miles.This gives the 2022 Ford Bronco the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2022 Toyota 4Runner the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are midsize SUVs, the 2022 Toyota 4Runner has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The 2022 Ford Bronco has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room, rear head room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: The 2022 Toyota 4Runner has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
31300
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
34578
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
27400 - 40325
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
38105
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
34578
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
27400 - 40325
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
43117
Price Range:
33700 - 62847
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
31821
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
25159 - 43117
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1672
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
40248
# Good or Great Deals:
509
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
42721
Price Range:
33995 - 51906
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
31821
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
25159 - 43117
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
920
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
57382
# Good or Great Deals:
226
Ford Bronco Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Toyota 4Runner Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
8.3 / 10
Retained Value:
9.1 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2022 Ford Bronco
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
8.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
5.7 - 13.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2022 Toyota 4Runner
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
12.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
8.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
5.7 - 13.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.587
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
19.843679457682853
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
7.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.0 - 25.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.700838992324654
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
7.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.0 - 25.6
Ford Bronco Rankings
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1 out of / 31Ranking
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2 out of / 26Ranking
4 out of / 31Ranking
7 out of / 31Ranking
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31 out of / 31Summary Review
The Ford Bronco is a compact SUV with excellent off-road capability. The original Bronco was discontinued back in 1996, with 2021 marking its return to the Ford lineup. The average new model costs $51,186.
Summary Review
Toyota doesn't have just one popular SUV in this segment, but two. The Toyota 4Runner is the Highlander’s more-rugged sibling.
Pros and Cons
- Superior off-road capability
- Excellent cargo capacity for four-door models
- Highly customizable through factory accessories
- Bouncy on-road ride
- Tight rear seats for two-door models
- Low fuel economy
Pros and Cons
- Rugged off-road capability
- Great for towing when properly equipped
- Outstanding value retention (low depreciation)
- Aging design
- Interior space is limited by comparison to other midsize SUV / crossovers
- Fuel economy literally half that of a Highlander Hybrid
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2022 Ford Bronco Trim Levels
Badlands Advanced, Base, Base Advanced, Big Bend, Big Bend Advanced, Black Diamond, Black Diamond Advanced, Everglades Advanced, Outer Banks, Outer Banks Advanced, Raptor, Wildtrak Advanced
2022 Toyota 4Runner Trim Levels
Limited, SR5, SR5 Premium, Trail Special Edition, TRD Off-Road, TRD Off-Road Premium, TRD Pro, TRD Sport
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
275 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque:
315 foot-lbs @ 3400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.064 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
270 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
278 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5000 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 21 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
338 / 355 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4, AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 19 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
368 / 437 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
51.8 inches
Cargo Space:
22.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
52.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
121.4 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
32.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Cargo Space:
47.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
89.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
144.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4294 lbs
Width:
86.2 inches
Height:
71.9 inches
Length:
173.7 inches
Wheelbase:
100.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.4 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4400 lbs
Width:
75.8 inches
Height:
71.5 inches
Length:
190.2 inches
Wheelbase:
109.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted steel
Tire Size:
P255/70R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P265/70R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Shadow Black
Blue
Area 51 / Velocity Blue
Gray
Cactus Gray / Carbonized Gray
Green
Eruption Green
Orange
Cyber Orange Metallic Tri-Coat
Red
Hot Pepper Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat / Race Red
Silver
Iconic Silver
White
Oxford White
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Blue
Nautical Blue Metallic
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Red
Barcelona Red Metallic
Silver
Classic Silver Metallic
White
Super White
Interior Colors
Gray
Dark Space Gray w/ Black Onyx
Beige
Not available
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Not available
Beige
Sand Beige
Black
Black/Graphite
