Ford Bronco Badlands MPG by year — every rating on record
The Ford Bronco Badlands has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 6 model years, from 2021 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 18 mpg (2025) and its thirstiest returned 17 mpg (2021). The EPA record holds 15 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #120 of 124 (3th pct) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2022 | 3 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #150 of 151 (1th pct) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2023 | 3 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #165 of 166 (1th pct) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2024 | 2 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #174 of 176 (1th pct) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2025 | 2 | 18 mpg | 17 mpg | #191 of 194 (2th pct) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2026 | 2 | 18 mpg | 17 mpg | #186 of 188 (1th pct) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Ford Bronco Badlands placed highest in 2021 at #120 of 124, and lowest in 2025 at #191 of 194. It spent 0 of its 6 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 15 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.3L 4-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Manual 7-spd Regular | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 18 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 504 | 3/10 |
| 2026 | 2.3L 4-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Regular | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 19 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 507 | 3/10 |
| 2025 | 2.3L 4-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Manual 7-spd Regular | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 18 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 526 | 3/10 |
| 2025 | 2.3L 4-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Regular | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 19 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 517 | 4/10 |
| 2024 | 2.3L 4-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Manual 7-spd Regular | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 16 | 18 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 526 | 3/10 |
| 2024 | 2.7L 6-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Regular | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 17 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 523 | 3/10 |
| 2023 | 2.3L 4-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Regular | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 17 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 510 | 3/10 |
| 2023 | 2.3L 4-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Manual 7-spd Regular | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 16 | 17 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 530 | 3/10 |
| 2023 | 2.7L 6-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Regular | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 17 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 530 | 3/10 |
| 2022 | 2.7L 6-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Regular | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 17 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 529 | 3/10 |
| 2022 | 2.3L 4-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Manual 7-spd Regular | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 16 | 17 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 538 | 3/10 |
| 2022 | 2.3L 4-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Regular | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 17 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 519 | 3/10 |
| 2021 | 2.7L 6-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Regular | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 18 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 509 | 3/10 |
| 2021 | 2.3L 4-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Manual 7-spd Regular | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 16 | 18 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 533 | 3/10 |
| 2021 | 2.3L 4-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Regular | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 18 | 17 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 513 | 3/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 → 2025 | 17 → 18 mpg | +1 mpg | 639 gal |
What Bronco Badlands fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 Ford Bronco Badlands burns 639 to 676 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,917 | $2,029 | $113 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,236 | $2,368 | $132 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,556 | $2,706 | $150 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2026 model year is $3,450 to $3,650 a year in fuel, or $6,000 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Across the 311 nameplates EPA classifies as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, the median best combined rating is 27 mpg. At 18 mpg the Ford Bronco Badlands is 9 mpg below the median, which is worth about $745 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
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