The 2024 Ford Bronco Sport has great cargo space and off-road features for a compact SUV, but the Compass has great engine performance with its sleek but sporty design that comes with the Jeep brand. So, let’s look at the main features of each SUV to see which model is for you.
Key Features
- The Sport and Compass have athletic, modern designs that are unique to their brands.
- The Sport has a bigger cargo space than the Compass.
- Both have great off-roading features.
- The Sport’s MSRP range is $31,000–$38,000.
- The Compass’s MSRP range is $27,000–$34,000.
Does the Bronco Sport have optional paint colors?
The 2024 Bronco Sport has two optional paint colors that are extra cost; the rest are standard colors you can choose from. Here are the list of colors:
- Shadow Black
- Cactus Gray
- Carbonized Gray
- Oxford White
- Eruption Green
- Desert Sand
- Atlas Blue
- Azure Gray (extra cost)
- Hot Pepper Red (extra cost)
The Bronco Sport has its iconic box shape, large wheel arches, and “Bronco” grille with a modern look to it. However, the 2024 Sport can come with the Free Wheeling package: a design package that gives the Sport a 70s-inspired vibe. This package gives the Sport 17-inch wheels accented in red, sunset body graphics, and a silver-painted grille. Along with the package, two new body color choices are added to the list of colors: Azure Gray and Desert Sand. However, Azure Gray is an extra-cost paint. One thing to note is the base model has been phased out with the Big Bend trim as the entry-level trim.
How many exterior colors does the 2024 Compass have?
The 2024 Compass has six monotone colors and five two-tone colors. Here are the following colors:
Monotone
- Bright White Clear-Coat
- Baltic-Gray Metallic Clear-Coat
- Diamond Black Crystal Pearl-Coat
- Hydro Blue Pearl-Coat
- Red Hot Pearl-Coat
- Silver Zynith Metallic Clear-Coat
Two-Tone Exterior
- Bright White Clear-Coat/Black Clear-Coat
- Baltic-Gray Metallic Clear-Coat/Black Clear-Coat
- Hydro Blue Pearl-Coat/Black Clear-Coat
- Red Hot Pearl-Coat/Black Clear-Coat
- Silver Zynith Metallic Clear-Coat/Black Clear-Coat
The Sport and Latitude Lux trims are only available with the monotone colors, but the Latitude, Limited, and Trailhawk are available with either monotone or two-tone color options. With the color options, the 2024 Compass has a new grille, 19-inch wheels, and all-terrain tires, but the Compass still has its classic seven-slot front grille, nice headlights, and sleek body. The Latitude Lux and Limited trims are fancier trims while the Trailhawk is more athletic, so you’ll have to decide what kind of style you want with your Compass.
How much legroom does the Bronco Sport have?
The 2024 Bronco Sport has these legroom and cargo space dimensions:
Legroom
- Second row: 36.9 inches
- Front row: 42.4 inches
Cargo Space
- Behind rear seats: 32.5 cubic feet
- Behind front seats: 65.2 cubic feet
Though the Sport’s interior has not changed a lot, it still has a comfy and pragmatic interior design. It has good headroom, supportive seats, and easy-to-clean upholstery that makes the Sport ideal for different driving or adventure situations. The rear seats fold-flat so you can expand your cargo capacity for more space. However, the 2024 Bronco Sport no longer offers removable doors or a convertible top.
The Sport's tech features an 8.0-inch touchscreen with a 6.5-inch digital gauge cluster. The Sport has Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a six-speaker sound system, and a Wi-Fi hotspot to give you greater convenience while you are on the road.
What kind of interior does the 2024 Compass have?
The Compass’s interior is functional because of its good cargo space and legroom. If you need to haul lots of stuff, you can fold the rear seats down for extra space. The seats are comfortable and give good support. As for dimensions, the Compass has these legroom and cargo space figures:
Legroom
- Second row: 38.3 inches
- Front row: 41.2 inches
Cargo Space
- Behind second row: 27.2 cubic feet
- Behind first row: 59.8 cubic feet
So, if you need to get some groceries or go for a long vacation, the Compass is a good option to consider because of its space and practicality.
As for tech, the Compass has a 10.1-inch touchscreen with a 7.0-inch digital cluster gauge, but a 10.3-inch screen digital cluster gauge if you get a higher trim. As standard, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a six-speaker sound system come with the Compass. If you want an upgrade, you can get a nine-speaker Alpine system for better sound quality.
What kind of gas mileage does the 2024 Bronco Sport get?
The 2024 Bronco Sport has these gas mileage figures:
- 25/29 mpg with the 1.5-liter turbo V4 engine (181 hp and 191 lb-ft of torque)
- 21/26 mpg with the 2.0-liter turbo V4 engine (250 hp and 277 lb-ft of torque)
An eight-speed transmission and AWD setup is standard with each engine, and the Sport has off-road features such as selectable drive modes, locking differentials, and ground clearance. It also has good suspension, traction management system, and optional off-road packages including skid plates and upgraded tires for funnier and safer outdoor driving. So, the Sport has advanced off-road features that are great for a compact SUV.
The Sport has the following safety features:
- Lane-Keeping Assist
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- Rear-Cross Traffic Alert
- Blind-Spot Monitoring
These features give you better safety while driving in the Sport.
What kind of gas mileage does the 2024 Jeep Compass get?
The 2024 Compass gets 24/32 mpg with its 2.0-liter turbo I4 engine. The Compass has an eight-speed automatic transmission and AWD system that has 200 hp and 221 lb-ft of torque. Thanks to its AWD setup, the Compass is great for driving in the city or country. So, the Compass would be a good option to go with if you are looking for a good compact SUV.
The Compass has these safety features:
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Blind-Spot Monitoring
- Lane-Keeping Assistance
- Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
- 360-degree Camera
- Semi-Autonomous Driving Capabilities
- Automatic Emergency Braking
You will have better safety with these features while you are driving in the Compass.
How much does a 2024 Bronco Sport cost?
The 2024 Bronco Sport has these starting MSRPs:
- Big Bend — $31,230
- Heritage — $33,700
- Bronco Sport Free Wheeling — $33,730
- Outer Banks — $35,915
- Badlands — $38,390
The price of each trim can increase if you get a different engine, an optional exterior color, or an extra feature.
The 2024 Jeep Compass has these starting MSRPs:
- Sport — $25,900
- Latitude — $30,765
- Latitude Lux — $32,490
- Limited — $33,745
- Trailhawk — $33,895
Each trim’s price can increase if you choose to get an optional exterior color, wheel design, appearance package, or other feature.
Is the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport Better than the Jeep Compass?
The Sport’s biggest highlights are its large cargo space, great engine options, and iconic, boxy design. The Compass’s biggest highlights are its fancy exterior and great engine. Clearly the Bronco Sport tips the scales as the lead compact SUV. At Keystone Ford we can help you find yours.