2024 Ford Ranger vs. 2025 Honda Ridgeline Review

Picture of the 2024 Ford Ranger

2024 Ford
Ranger

MSRP*: $32,820 to $55,720
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Picture of the 2025 Honda Ridgeline

2025 Honda
Ridgeline

MSRP*: $40,150 to $46,750
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MPG - City 16 - 21 MPG 18 MPG
MPG - Hwy 18 - 25 MPG 23 - 24 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 43.5 ft3 33.9 ft3
Engine
  • 270-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 315-hp, 2.7-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 405-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 280-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 270 - 405 hp 280 hp
Towing Capacity 5,510 - 7,500 lbs 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 210.6 - 210.9 in 210.2 in
Exterior Width 79.0 in 78.6 in
Leg Room Front 43.7 in
Rear 34.6 - 38.3 in
Front 40.9 in
Rear 36.7 in
Head Room Front 41.0 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.8 in
Front 39.5 - 40.1 in
Rear 38.8 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the extended cab may find themselves a little more squished in the Ford Ranger than the Honda Ridgeline. The Ford Ranger will be a favorite with tall drivers and their passengers, since it has much greater head- and legroom than the Honda Ridgeline.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Ford Ranger as you will with the Honda Ridgeline, as they can travel a similar number of miles on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Ford Ranger will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Honda Ridgeline.

Dimensions
The Ford Ranger is about the same width as the Honda Ridgeline. When looking at overall length, the Ford Ranger takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Honda Ridgeline.

Handling
The Ford Ranger has a smaller turning radius than the Honda Ridgeline, allowing you to more easily get in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Ford Ranger is clearly the choice over the Honda Ridgeline for pulling heavy loads. The Ford Ranger has a little less horsepower than the Honda Ridgeline.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the engine of the Ford Ranger transmits a bit more power to the wheels than the Honda Ridgeline.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit the same number of people in the Ford Ranger as you will the Honda Ridgeline. You'll be able to haul more material in the Ford Ranger than the Honda Ridgeline, due to its significantly greater cargo capacity.