Badlands 4WD
What the Badlands adds over the Big Bend
| Spec | Big Bend | Badlands |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 65.2 cu-ft | 60.6 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 32.5 cu-ft | 29.4 cu-ft |
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3729 lbs | 3849 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3458 lbs | 3809 lbs |
| Cylinder count | 3 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 1497 cc | 1995 cc |
| Fuel injection system | GTDI | GTDI and PFI |
| Horsepower | 180 hp | 250 hp |
| Torque | 200 lb-ft | 280 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | 1.5L EcoBoost 3-cylinder turbocharged | 2.0L EcoBoost 4-cylinder turbocharged |
| Ground clearance | 7.8 in | 8.1 in |
| MPG (city) | 25 mpg | 21 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 27 mpg | 23 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 30 mpg | 27 mpg |
| Overall height | 70.4 in | 71.5 in |
| Overall length | 173.1 in | 173.4 in |
| Payload capacity | 912 lbs | 917 lbs |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 110V/400W power outlet in second row and cargo area, 360-Degree Camera (with split view), 6-way Power Passenger (Fore/Aft, Up/Down, Recline), 8-way Power Driver's Seat (Fore/Aft, Up/Down, Recline, Lumbar), 8-way Power Driver's Seat (Fore/Aft, Up/Down, Recline, Lumbar), Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror, Aux Switches and Wiring in overhead console, B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen, 10 speakers including subwoofer, Brush Guard, Cargo Management System (Shelf/Divider/Table), Class II Trailer Tow Package with Trailer Sway Control, Connected Navigation with 1-Year Subscription included, Pinch-to-Zoom Capability, Live Traffic, Predictive Destinations and Route Guidance, and One Box Search, Diff Lock Capability / Differential Lock, Dual-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (DEATC), Fender Tie Downs, Front Parking Sensors, Front Recovery Hooks and Rear D-Ring Recovery Hooks, Front Row – Heated Seats, HD Radio™, HOSS 2.0 Off-Road Suspension, High Clearance Fender Flares, Interior Grab Handles, Front Row – One (1) in the Center Floor Console, Passenger Side, Interior Noise Insulation, LED Fog Lamps, LED Headlamps with LED Signature Lighting, Leather-Trimmed with Mini-Perforation seating, Memory Driver's Seat and Sideview Mirror, Power Moonroof, Rain-Sensing Wipers (Front Only), Remote Start System – Key Fob activated, Rubberized Cargo Floor, Rubberized Floor (excludes Floor Mats), Second Row – Seatback Carpeted with Rubberized Seatback Mat, SelectShift® with Paddle Shifters, Steering Wheel – Heated and Premium Wrapped, Steering Wheel – Premium Wrapped, Trail Control™ with Trail 1-Pedal Drive, Twin Clutch Rear Drive Unit, Under Seat Storage Compartment – Second Row – Passenger Seat only, Underbody Protection (Under Engine Skid Plate – Steel, Fuel Tank Shields, Canister Shield – Steel)
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 308 mm |
| Front brake type | vented disc, single-piston caliper with ABS |
| Rear brake diameter | 302 mm |
| Rear brake type | disc, single-piston caliper with ABS and electric park |
| Parking brake type | electric |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 60.6 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 29.4 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 105.6 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | FordPass Connect |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in |
| Overall height | 71.5 in |
| Overall length | 173.4 in |
| Overall width | 74.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 1995 cc |
| Fuel injection system | GTDI and PFI |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.0L EcoBoost 4-cylinder turbocharged |
| Valve configuration | DOHC |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 250 hp |
| Torque | 280 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 21 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 23 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 27 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 15.7 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 41.5 in |
| Second-row headroom | 41.7 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 42.4 in |
| Second-row legroom | 36.9 in |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 57.3 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 55.6 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Electric power-assisted steering (EPAS) |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | Independent MacPherson strut-type with coil spring, stabilizer bar, twin-tube hydraulic gas-pressurized dampers; steel subframe with aluminum lower control arm and cast knuckle |
| Rear suspension type | Independent double lateral link semi-trailing arms with coil spring, stabilizer bar, monotube hydraulic gas-pressurized dampers and isolated steel subframe |
Tires
| Tire size | 225/65R17 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.8 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3849 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3809 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 917 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 17 in |
| Wheel material | aluminum |
| Wheel width | 7 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety28 std · 0 opt
- Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go and Lane Centering
- Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking (includes Pedestrian Detection, Forward Collision Warning and Dynamic Brake Support)
- 360-Degree Camera (with split view)
- Forward Collision Warning and Dynamic Brake Support
- Rear Cross Traffic Braking
- Driver and Front Row Passenger Dual-Stage Airbags
- Evasive Steering Assist
- Front-Seat Mounted Side-Impact Airbags
- Lane-Keeping Alert and Driver Alert
- Lane-Keeping System (includes Lane-Keeping Assist, Lane-Keeping Alert and Driver Alert)
- Rear View Camera
- Safety Canopy® System – Front and Second Row Safety Canopy® Side-Curtain with Rollover Sensor
- Front Parking Sensors
- Rear View Camera with rear parking sensors
- AdvanceTrac® with RSC® (Roll Stability Control™)
- Auto High Beam Headlamps
- BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross-Traffic Alert
- Driver Knee Airbag
- Electronic Traction Control
- Four-Wheel Disc Brakes with Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
- Hill Start Assist
- LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether Anchors for Children) on Rear Outboard Seat Positions
- Perimeter Alarm
- Personal Safety System™ (dual-stage front airbags, safety belt pretensioners, energy-management retractors)
- SOS Post-Crash Alert System™
- Safety Canopy® System with Rollover Sensor
- Individual Tire Pressure Monitoring System (ITPMS)
- SecuriLock® Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS)
Infotainment13 std · 0 opt
- FordPass Connect™ – Schedule specific times to remotely start vehicle
- Connected Navigation with 1-Year Subscription included, Pinch-to-Zoom Capability, Live Traffic, Predictive Destinations and Route Guidance, and One Box Search
- FordPass Connect™ 4G Wi-Fi Modem
- FordPass Connect™ – Remotely start, lock and unlock vehicle
- FordPass Connect™ – Locate parked vehicle
- B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen, 10 speakers including subwoofer
- Data port USB A and C in front media bin; 2 x charging ports in Bring Your Own Device bin; 2 x USB C charging ports in second row
- HD Radio™
- SYNC® 4 with Enhanced Voice Recognition – 13.2" LCD Capacitive Touchscreen in Center Stack with Swipe Capability, Cloud Connected, 911 Assist®, Wireless Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ Compatibility
- SelectShift® with Paddle Shifters
- SiriusXM® Radio
- Six (6) Speakers – AM/FM Stereo
- Wireless Charging Pad
Convenience7 std · 0 opt
- Intelligent Access with Push-Button Start with Key Fob
- Remote Start System – Key Fob activated
- 110V/400W power outlet in second row and cargo area
- 12V outlet in front media bin
- Bottle Opener (Located in the Hatch)
- Universal Garage Door Opener (UGDO)
- Manual Liftgate with Flip up Glass
Climate3 std · 0 opt
- Cabin Particulate Air Filter
- Dual-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (DEATC)
- Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) with Rear Air Duct
Seating8 std · 0 opt
- Front Row – Heated Seats
- Second Row 60/40 Split-Fold-Flat
- 8-way Power Driver's Seat (Fore/Aft, Up/Down, Recline, Lumbar)
- 6-way Power Passenger (Fore/Aft, Up/Down, Recline)
- Leather-Trimmed with Mini-Perforation seating
- Memory Driver's Seat and Sideview Mirror
- Second Row – Seatback Carpeted with Rubberized Seatback Mat
- Rear Center Armrest (Fold-Down with Two (2) Cupholders)
Interior19 std · 0 opt
- Steering Wheel – Heated and Premium Wrapped
- Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
- 12.3" LCD, fully digital instrument panel
- Aux Switches and Wiring in overhead console
- Customizable LCD cluster with Off-road Information screen
- Interior Grab Handles, Front Row – One (1) in the Center Floor Console, Passenger Side
- Interior Noise Insulation
- MOLLE Straps System on first row seatbacks
- Rotary Gear Shift Dial
- Rubberized Cargo Floor
- Rubberized Floor (excludes Floor Mats)
- Steering Wheel – Premium Wrapped
- Under Seat Storage Compartment – Second Row – Passenger Seat only
- Zipper Pockets – Front Driver/Passenger Seat Back with MOLLE Straps System
- Steering Column – Manual Tilt/Telescoping
- Floor Mats – Front Carpeted
- Overhead Console with Sunglasses Storage
- Trip Computer
- Carpeted Flooring – Cargo and Front/Rear
Exterior18 std · 1 opt
- Power Moonroof
- Acoustic-Laminated Windshield
- Adjustable Flood Lights in Liftgate
- Brush Guard
- Configurable Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
- Easy Fuel® Capless Fuel Filler
- Fender Tie Downs
- Front Recovery Hooks and Rear D-Ring Recovery Hooks
- High Clearance Fender Flares
- LED Fog Lamps
- LED Headlamps
- LED Headlamps with LED Signature Lighting
- LED Taillamps
- Mirrors, Sideview – Power and Heated Glass
- Privacy Glass – Second Row Side and Liftgate
- Rain-Sensing Wipers (Front Only)
- Roof-Rack Side Rails – Black
- Underbody Protection (Under Engine Skid Plate – Steel, Fuel Tank Shields, Canister Shield – Steel)
- Roof-Rail Crossbars (optional) optional
Powertrain7 std · 0 opt
- Terrain Management System™ with G.O.A.T. Modes™
- 4x4 system with Air cooled PTU, disconnectable driveshaft and single clutch RDU / Advanced 4x4 with water cooled PTU, dual clutch RDU with Diff Lock Capability
- 8-speed automatic transmission
- Auto Start-Stop Technology
- Diff Lock Capability / Differential Lock
- Trail Control™ with Trail 1-Pedal Drive
- Twin Clutch Rear Drive Unit
Chassis3 std · 1 opt
- Electric power-assisted steering (EPAS) with unique tuning for drive modes
- Front and Rear Stabilizer Bar
- HOSS 2.0 Off-Road Suspension
- HOSS 3.0 Off-Road Suspension with Rear Bilstein® Position Sensitive Dampers optional
Cargo3 std · 0 opt
- Cargo Management System (Shelf/Divider/Table)
- Cargo Tie Down Carabiner Hooks and Loops
- Class II Trailer Tow Package with Trailer Sway Control
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Common questions about the Badlands
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport Badlands add over the Big Bend?
Against the Big Bend, 42 features become standard that the Big Bend does not and 17 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.