Cadillac XT5 vs Ford Bronco
The Cadillac XT5 is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 24 mpg combined versus 21 mpg for the Ford Bronco, a 3 mpg advantage and costs about $150 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the Cadillac XT5 leads in 5. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2017–2026
Cadillac XT5
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 50 configurations
2021–2026
Ford Bronco
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 66 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Cadillac XT5 | Ford Bronco |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 24 mpg ✓ | 21 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 22 mpg ✓ | 20 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 29 mpg ✓ | 22 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $2,800 ✓ | $2,950 |
| Lowest CO2 output | 363 g/mi ✓ | 424 g/mi |
| Engines offered | SIDI | SIDI & PFI, SIDI |
| Transmissions | Automatic (S9), Automatic (S8) | Automatic (S10), Manual 7-spd |
| Drivetrains | All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Premium, Regular | Regular |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Years covered | 2017–2026 | 2021–2026 |
| Configurations on record | 50 | 66 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
XT5 vs Bronco: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Cadillac XT5 or the Ford Bronco?
The Cadillac XT5 is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 24 mpg combined versus 21 mpg for the Ford Bronco, a 3 mpg advantage and costs about $150 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Cadillac XT5 runs about $2,800 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $2,950 for the Ford Bronco — a difference of roughly $150 per year.
What engines do the XT5 and Bronco offer?
Cadillac XT5: SIDI. Ford Bronco: SIDI & PFI, SIDI.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Cadillac XT5 and the Ford Bronco as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, so they compete directly.
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