Compare the2026 Ford BroncoVS 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser

In a Vehicle-to-Vehicle Frontal Crash Prevention 2.0 test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the Ford Bronco achieved a “Acceptable” rating - the second highest possible - for its performance in forward collision warning and automatic braking systems, demonstrating its excellent capabilities in preventing collisions. The Toyota Land Cruiser has not been tested.

Both the Bronco and the Land Cruiser have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, plastic fuel tanks, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, post-collision automatic braking systems, daytime running lights, rearview cameras, available lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, around view monitors, rear cross-path warning and driver alert monitors.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Ford Bronco is safer than the Toyota Land Cruiser:

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

There are over 2 times as many Ford dealers as there are Toyota dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Bronco’s warranty.

The Bronco has a standard “limp home system” to keep drivers from being stranded if most or all of the engine’s coolant is lost. The engine will run on only half of its cylinders at a time, reduce its power and light a warning lamp on the dashboard so the driver can get to a service station for repairs. The Land Cruiser doesn’t offer a lost coolant limp home mode, so a coolant leak could strand you or seriously damage the truck’s engine.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Ford vehicles are better in initial quality than Toyota vehicles. With 7 fewer problems per 100 vehicles, JD Power ranks Ford higher than Toyota.

The Bronco’s optional 2.7 turbo V6 produces 4 more horsepower (330 vs. 326) than the Land Cruiser’s 2.4 turbo 4-cylinder hybrid. The Bronco Raptor’s standard 3.0 turbo V6 produces 92 more horsepower (418 vs. 326) than the Land Cruiser’s 2.4 turbo 4-cylinder hybrid.

As tested in Car and Driver the Ford Bronco is faster than the Toyota Land Cruiser (automatics tested):

Both the Bronco and Land Cruiser have a standard automatic start/stop engine feature to stop unnecessary fuel waste and pollution at stoplights and heavy traffic. The Bronco has a standard disable switch for the system, so a driver can keep the engine from shutting off when the vehicle stops temporarily.

The Bronco 4-Door’s standard fuel tank has 2.9 gallons more fuel capacity than the Land Cruiser (20.8 vs. 17.9 gallons).

The Bronco has a standard cap-less fueling system. The fuel filler is automatically opened when the fuel nozzle is inserted and automatically closed when it’s removed. This eliminates the need to unscrew and replace the cap and it reduces fuel evaporation, which causes pollution. The Land Cruiser doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

The Bronco offers a manual transmission for better acceleration, control and sportiness. The Land Cruiser doesn’t offer a manual transmission.

A 10-speed automatic is available on the Ford Bronco, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only an eight-speed automatic is available for the Land Cruiser.

For better stopping power the Bronco Raptor’s front brake rotors are larger than those on the Land Cruiser:

The Bronco stops shorter than the Land Cruiser:

For better traction, the Bronco has larger standard tires than the Land Cruiser (255/75R17 vs. 245/70R18). The Bronco Raptor’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Land Cruiser (37 x 12.5R17 vs. 265/60R20).

The Bronco offers an optional driver-adjustable suspension system. It allows the driver to choose between an extra-supple ride, reducing fatigue on long trips, or a sport setting, which allows maximum control for tricky roads or off-road. The Land Cruiser’s suspension doesn’t offer adjustable shock absorbers.

The Bronco’s drift compensation steering can automatically compensate for road conditions which would cause the vehicle to drift from side to side, helping the driver to keep the vehicle straight more easily. The Land Cruiser doesn’t offer drift compensation steering.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Bronco 4-Door’s wheelbase is 3.9 inches longer than on the Land Cruiser (116.1 inches vs. 112.2 inches).

For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the Bronco is 2.4 inches wider in the front and 2 inches wider in the rear than the average track on the Land Cruiser.

The Bronco Outer Banks 4-Door handles at .75 G’s, while the Land Cruiser pulls only .69 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The Bronco Outer Banks 4-Door executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1 seconds quicker than the Land Cruiser (28.7 seconds @ .57 average G’s vs. 29.7 seconds @ .55 average G’s).

For better maneuverability, the Bronco 2-Door’s turning circle is 4.5 feet tighter than the Land Cruiser’s (35.5 feet vs. 40 feet). The Bronco 4-Door Sasquatch’s turning circle is .1 feet tighter than the Land Cruiser’s (39.9 feet vs. 40 feet).

For greater off-road capability the Bronco 2-Door has a greater minimum ground clearance than the Land Cruiser (8.3 vs. 7.9 inches), allowing the Bronco to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

The Ford Bronco may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs up to about 1050 pounds less than the Toyota Land Cruiser.

The Bronco 4-Door is 7 inches shorter than the Land Cruiser, making the Bronco easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The front grille of the Bronco uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The Land Cruiser doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

The rear step up height for the Bronco 4-Door is 1.5 inches lower than the Land Cruiser (23” vs. 24.5”).

The Bronco 4-Door has a larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the Land Cruiser with its rear seat up (38.3 vs. 37.5 cubic feet). The Bronco 4-Door has a larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the Land Cruiser with its rear seat folded (83 vs. 55.5 cubic feet).

A low lift-over cargo hatch design makes loading and unloading the Bronco easier. The Bronco’s cargo hatch lift-over height is 31 inches, while the Land Cruiser’s liftover is 35.6 inches.

The Bronco 4-Door’s optional sliding cargo floor makes loading and unloading cargo easier and safer. The Land Cruiser doesn’t offer a sliding load floor.

The Bronco can be flat towed on all four wheels (dinghy towed), allowing recreational vehicle owners to bring it with them on the road. When they reach their destination, the Bronco can be unhitched and driven around locally. The Land Cruiser can’t be towed flat on the ground.

In case you lock your keys in your vehicle, or don’t have them with you, you can let yourself in using the Bronco’s available exterior PIN entry system. The Land Cruiser doesn’t offer an exterior PIN entry system.

The Ford Bronco comes in four door and soft top bodystyles; the Toyota Land Cruiser isn’t available as a soft top.

Motor Trend performed a comparison test in its August 2024 issue and the Ford Bronco Badlands 4-Door won out over the Toyota Land Cruiser.

A group of representative automotive journalists from North America selected the Bronco as the 2022 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year. The Land Cruiser has never been chosen.

The Ford Bronco outsold the Toyota Land Cruiser by over four to one during 2024.