Ford Ranger vs. Honda Ridgeline
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Highlights
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$33,550
Starting MSRP
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$40,795
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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3,500 lbs
Towing Capacity
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5,000 lbs
Towing Capacity
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-
Towing Capacity
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60 in
Bed Length
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64 in
Bed Length
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-
Bed Length
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Intercooled Turbo Regular Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
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Regular Gasoline V-6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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21 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
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18 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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270 hp
Horsepower
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280 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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All Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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5
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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270 @ 5500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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280 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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Intercooled Turbo Regular Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
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Regular Gasoline V-6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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310 @ 3000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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262 @ 4700
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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2.3 L/140
Displacement
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3.5 L/212
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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10-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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9-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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21 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
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18 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Full-Size in
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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P255/70SR17
Rear Tire Size
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P245/60HR18
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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17 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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18 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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P255/70SR17
Front Tire Size
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P245/60HR18
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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17 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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18 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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Full-Size
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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Suspension
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Rigid Axle
Axle Type - Rear
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Independent
Axle Type - Rear
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-
Axle Type - Rear
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Short And Long Arm
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Independent
Axle Type - Front
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Independent
Axle Type - Front
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-
Axle Type - Front
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Leaf
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Steering
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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43 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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43 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Measurements
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21 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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17 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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-
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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35 in
Second Leg Room
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37 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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76 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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79 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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-
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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56 in
Front Hip Room
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59 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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N/A
Overhang, Front
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N/A
Overhang, Front
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-
Overhang, Front
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48 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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50 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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N/A
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
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N/A
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
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-
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
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49 ft³
Cargo Volume
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34 ft³
Cargo Volume
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-
Cargo Volume
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211 in
Length, Overall
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210 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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38 in
Second Head Room
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39 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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57 in
Front Shoulder Room
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62 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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41 in
Front Head Room
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40 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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N/A
Cab to End of Frame
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N/A
Cab to End of Frame
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-
Cab to End of Frame
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62 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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60 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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9 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
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N/A
Ground Clearance, Rear
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-
Ground Clearance, Rear
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N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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-
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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57 in
Second Shoulder Room
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62 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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9 in
Ground Clearance, Front
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N/A
Ground Clearance, Front
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-
Ground Clearance, Front
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74 in
Height, Overall
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71 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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60 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
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64 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
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-
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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54 in
Second Hip Room
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57 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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56 in
Tailgate Width
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51 in
Tailgate Width
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-
Tailgate Width
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129 in
Wheelbase
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125 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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34 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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N/A
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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-
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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62 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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60 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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Weight & Capacity
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350 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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1,809 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
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N/A
As Spec'd Payload
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-
As Spec'd Payload
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3,500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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5,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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1,882 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
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N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
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-
Curb Weight - Rear
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1,809 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
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N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
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-
Maximum Payload Capacity
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6,500 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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N/A
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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-
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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4,241 lbs
Curb Weight
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N/A
Curb Weight
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-
Curb Weight
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6,050 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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6,019 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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-
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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3,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
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-
Option Weight - Front
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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4,241 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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N/A
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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-
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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3,500 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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5,000 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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-
Total Option Weight
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4,240 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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4,420 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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9,986 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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-
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
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-
Option Weight - Rear
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18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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20 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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350 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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2,359 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
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N/A
Curb Weight - Front
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-
Curb Weight - Front
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Safety
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-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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Blind Spot Monitor
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Automatic Emergency Braking
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Standard
Automatic Emergency Braking
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-
Automatic Emergency Braking
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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-
Lane Departure Warning
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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-
Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Brakes
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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13 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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12 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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13 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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-
Brake ABS System
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2026 Ford Ranger or the 2026 Honda Ridgeline?
The 2026 Honda Ridgeline is more reliable than the 2026 Ford Ranger according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.0 for the 2026 Ridgeline versus a reliability rating of 3.8 for the 2026 Ranger.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Ford Ranger or the 2026 Honda Ridgeline?
The 2026 Ford Ranger is more fuel efficient than the 2026 Honda Ridgeline with 23 MPG combined versus 21 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Ford Ranger or the 2026 Honda Ridgeline?
The 2026 Ford Ranger is cheaper than the 2026 Honda Ridgeline with a $33,550 starting MSRP versus a $40,795 starting MSRP.
Which has a better safety rating, the 2026 Ford Ranger or the 2026 Honda Ridgeline?
The 2026 Honda Ridgeline has a better safety rating than the 2026 Ford Ranger according to the NHTSA with an overall 5/5 safety rating versus an overall 4/5 safety rating.
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