Ford Ranger vs Honda Ridgeline
Overview | |
Years produced1983-2011 | Years produced2006-2014 |
MSRP$32,720 | MSRP$40,150 |
Listings9147 | Listings9068 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryWhile Ford outsells all other brands with its full-size pickup trucks, it's dead last in the midsize class. The Ranger, once the king of small trucks, sold terribly after Ford relaunched it for the 2019 model year. The smaller Maverick outsold the Ranger by three to one in 2023. For 2024, the new Ranger brings more of everything—power, tech, refinement, space, and most importantly, choice. Is it too late for Ford to catch up? We tested a Ranger XLT to find out. Verdict: With new V6 engines and a Raptor trim, the 2024 Ford Ranger offers greater choice and capability to finally match the Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon, Nissan Frontier, and Toyota Tacoma. | |
Reviews SummaryHonda isn’t known for pickup trucks, but that means it approaches them without any preconceived notions. The 2025 Honda Ridgeline takes a different approach than rivals like the Chevrolet Colorado, Ford Ranger, and Toyota Tacoma with crossover-like unibody construction and clever storage solutions. Having received a few updates for the 2024 model year, the 2025 Ridgeline carries over unchanged. Verdict: It doesn’t offer the towing capacity or off-road capability of more traditional trucks, but the Ridgeline is much easier to live with. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.3L 270 hp I4 | Engine3.5L 280 hp V6 |
Drive Train4X2 | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower280 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City21 | MPG City18 |
MPG Highway25 | MPG Highway24 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.3L 270 hp I4 | Engine Name3.5L 280 hp V6 |
Torque | Torque262 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower280 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain4X2 | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City21 | MPG City18 |
MPG Highway25 | MPG Highway24 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Bed Length59.6 in | Bed Length64.0 in |
Cargo Space | Cargo Space7.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight4203 lbs | Curb Weight4420 lbs |
Height74.0 in | Height70.8 in |
Length210.6 in | Length210.2 in |
Width86.7 in | Width78.6 in |
Wheelbase128.7 in | Wheelbase125.2 in |
Maximum Payload1805 lbs | Maximum Payload1583 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity7500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity5000 lbs |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1983-2011 | 2006-2014 |
MSRP | $32,720 | $40,150 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.2 out of 10Read full review | 7.8 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | While Ford outsells all other brands with its full-size pickup trucks, it's dead last in the midsize class. The Ranger, once the king of small trucks, sold terribly after Ford relaunched it for the 2019 model year. The smaller Maverick outsold the Ranger by three to one in 2023. For 2024, the new Ranger brings more of everything—power, tech, refinement, space, and most importantly, choice. Is it too late for Ford to catch up? We tested a Ranger XLT to find out. Verdict: With new V6 engines and a Raptor trim, the 2024 Ford Ranger offers greater choice and capability to finally match the Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon, Nissan Frontier, and Toyota Tacoma. | Honda isn’t known for pickup trucks, but that means it approaches them without any preconceived notions. The 2025 Honda Ridgeline takes a different approach than rivals like the Chevrolet Colorado, Ford Ranger, and Toyota Tacoma with crossover-like unibody construction and clever storage solutions. Having received a few updates for the 2024 model year, the 2025 Ridgeline carries over unchanged. Verdict: It doesn’t offer the towing capacity or off-road capability of more traditional trucks, but the Ridgeline is much easier to live with. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.3L 270 hp I4 | 3.5L 280 hp V6 |
Drive Train | 4X2 | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 280 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
MPG City | 21 | 18 |
MPG Highway | 25 | 24 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.3L 270 hp I4 | 3.5L 280 hp V6 |
Torque | 262 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | |
Horsepower | 280 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
Drivetrain | 4X2 | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | 18 |
MPG Highway | 25 | 24 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Bed Length | 59.6 in | 64.0 in |
Cargo Space | 7.3 cu ft | |
Curb Weight | 4203 lbs | 4420 lbs |
Height | 74.0 in | 70.8 in |
Length | 210.6 in | 210.2 in |
Width | 86.7 in | 78.6 in |
Wheelbase | 128.7 in | 125.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1805 lbs | 1583 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 7500 lbs | 5000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | 5000 lbs |
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