Ford Bronco Sport 0–60 Times
The Ford Bronco Sport 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 7 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Ford Bronco Sport is the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport Badlands, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 5.90 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.50 seconds at 93.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Ford Bronco Sport is the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport Outer Banks, which took 9.20 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.80 seconds at 80.8 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Out of all the Ford Bronco Sport tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.74 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.93 seconds at 85.66 mph.
Fastest 0–60
5.90sec
2021 Badlands · stock
Average 0–60
7.74sec
Across 7 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
15.93sec
@ 85.7 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
9.20sec
2021 Outer Banks
Across 7 verified runs, the Ford Bronco Sport ranges from 5.90 to 9.20 seconds 0–60, with a 7.74-second average.
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Ford Bronco Sport Performance Overview
Ford Bronco Sport performance, across 7 independently verified tests spanning 2021 to 2023, centers on a compact crossover format with turbocharged gasoline power and a clear spread between trims. The single production generation opened with two EcoBoost paths, from a 181-hp 1.5L turbocharged inline-three to a 250-hp turbocharged 2.0L, establishing a model-line 0-60 range from 5.9 seconds to 9.2 seconds and an average quarter-mile of 15.93 seconds at 85.7 mph.
Early testing in 2021 set the template for the lineup. The 2021 Badlands remains the quickest example recorded, reaching 60 mph in 5.9 seconds and running the quarter-mile in 14.5 seconds at 93 mph. Other 2021 trims showed the broader performance envelope: the 2021 First Edition posted 6.1 seconds to 60 mph, the 2021 Big Bend recorded 7.7 seconds, and the 2021 Outer Banks marked the slow end at 9.2 seconds. That distribution reflects the Bronco Sport's mix of off-road-oriented and mainstream configurations within the same generation.
By 2023, the formula remained consistent: turbocharged gasoline engines only, with no hybrid or electric variants in the tested sample. In current data, the Bronco Sport stands as a 2021-2023 model line whose quickest factory-tested trim is still the Badlands at 5.9 seconds to 60 mph.
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Ford Bronco Sport 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
7 tests · 2 years
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2023 Ford Bronco Sport
1 verified run
Avg 0–60
7.30
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.80
sec
Recorded Tests
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2023 Ford Bronco Sport Limited Heritage
7.30sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.80s
¼ mi @ 86.5 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 7.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 86.5 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- Horsepower
- 250 hp
- Torque
- 277 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,825 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 15.3 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 21 C / 26 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Crossover
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #3 of 7
How we verify Ford Bronco Sport performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Ford Bronco Sport trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Ford Bronco Sport 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Ford Bronco Sport performance FAQs
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The 2023 Ford Bronco Sport Limited Heritage reaches 60 mph in 7.3 seconds. In our tests, it also runs the quarter-mile in 15.8 seconds at 86.5 mph. That makes the current-year Bronco Sport quicker than the model-wide average of 7.74 seconds to 60 mph across 7 recorded runs.
The quickest Ford Bronco Sport on record is the 2021 Badlands, with a 0-60 time of 5.9 seconds. It is also the fastest quarter-mile Bronco Sport we have tested, posting 14.5 seconds at 93 mph. Across all 7 verified runs, no other Bronco Sport has matched that acceleration.
The fastest stock Ford Bronco Sport is the 2021 Badlands at 5.9 seconds from 0-60 mph. All 7 Bronco Sport tests on record are production vehicles, so the fastest overall result is also the fastest stock result. Its best quarter-mile pass is 14.5 seconds at 93 mph.
The Ford Bronco Sport Badlands is the quickest trim tested so far. Across 2 runs, the Badlands averages 6.2 seconds from 0-60 mph, with a best of 5.9 seconds. That is substantially quicker than the Bronco Sport's overall 7.74-second average across all 7 tests.
The Ford Bronco Sport Outer Banks averages 8.63 seconds from 0-60 mph across 4 tests, with a best recorded run of 8.2 seconds. It is the most-tested Bronco Sport trim in our records, and its acceleration sits below the model-wide average of 7.74 seconds across 7 total runs.
The Bronco Sport Badlands is clearly quicker than the Outer Banks. The Badlands averages 6.2 seconds to 60 mph and has a best run of 5.9 seconds, while the Outer Banks averages 8.63 seconds with a best of 8.2 seconds. On record, the Badlands is the faster Bronco Sport trim.
The Ford Bronco Sport Limited Heritage posts a 0-60 time of 7.3 seconds. Its quarter-mile time is 15.8 seconds at 86.5 mph. With 250 hp, 277 lb-ft, AWD, and a curb weight of 3,825 pounds, it lands between the quicker Badlands and slower Outer Banks results on record.
The 2021-2023 Ford Bronco Sport averages 7.74 seconds from 0-60 mph across 7 tests. The quickest version is the 2021 Badlands at 5.9 seconds, while the slowest recorded run is a 2021 Outer Banks at 9.2 seconds. Power ranges from 181 to 250 hp across this generation.
Within the 2021-2023 Bronco Sport range, the fastest model tested is the 2021 Badlands. It reaches 60 mph in 5.9 seconds, the best result for the entire generation. Across 7 runs for 2021-2023 models, that remains the benchmark acceleration figure for the Bronco Sport.
Across 7 tests, the Ford Bronco Sport averages 15.93 seconds in the quarter-mile at 85.7 mph. The quickest pass belongs to the 2021 Badlands, which runs 14.5 seconds at 93 mph. For the current 2023 model year, the Limited Heritage records 15.8 seconds at 86.5 mph.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Ford Bronco Sport can do, not a single marketing claim.
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