Ford Ranger vs. Honda Ridgeline
$33,550
$40,795
Highlights
| 2026 Ford Ranger | 2026 Honda Ridgeline | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$33,550
|
$40,795
|
| Towing Capacity |
3,500 lbs
|
5,000 lbs
|
| Bed Length |
60 in
|
64 in
|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Regular Gasoline I-4
|
Regular Gasoline V-6
|
| MPG |
21 City / 25 Hwy
|
18 City / 24 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
270 hp
|
280 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Rear Wheel Drive
|
All Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2026 Ford Ranger | 2026 Honda Ridgeline | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
270 @ 5500
|
280 @ 6000
|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Regular Gasoline I-4
|
Regular Gasoline V-6
|
| Displacement |
2.3 L/140
|
3.5 L/212
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
310 @ 3000
|
262 @ 4700
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
21 City / 25 Hwy
|
18 City / 24 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2026 Ford Ranger | 2026 Honda Ridgeline | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Wheel Size |
17 X 7.5 in
|
18 X 7.5 in
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Full-Size
|
Compact
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Aluminum
|
| Front Tire Size |
P255/70SR17
|
P245/60HR18
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Full-Size in
|
Compact in
|
| Front Wheel Size |
17 X 7.5 in
|
18 X 7.5 in
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P255/70SR17
|
P245/60HR18
|
Suspension
| 2026 Ford Ranger | 2026 Honda Ridgeline | |
|---|---|---|
| Axle Type - Front |
Independent
|
Independent
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Leaf
|
Multi-Link
|
| Axle Type - Rear |
Rigid Axle
|
Independent
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Short And Long Arm
|
Strut
|
Steering
| 2026 Ford Ranger | 2026 Honda Ridgeline | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
43 ft
|
43 ft
|
Measurements
| 2026 Ford Ranger | 2026 Honda Ridgeline | |
|---|---|---|
| Length, Overall |
211 in
|
210 in
|
| Front Head Room |
41 in
|
40 in
|
| Overhang, Rear w/o bumper |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Hip Room |
54 in
|
57 in
|
| Cargo Volume |
49 ft³
|
34 ft³
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
48 in
|
50 in
|
| Ground Clearance, Front |
9 in
|
N/A
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
57 in
|
62 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
57 in
|
62 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
35 in
|
37 in
|
| Second Head Room |
38 in
|
39 in
|
| Tailgate Width |
56 in
|
51 in
|
| Ground to Top of Load Floor |
34 in
|
N/A
|
| Overhang, Front |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cab to End of Frame |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Length, Overall w/o rear bumper |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Leg Room |
43 in
|
41 in
|
| Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Height, Overall |
74 in
|
71 in
|
| Length, Overall w/rear bumper |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
21 in
|
17 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
76 in
|
79 in
|
| Cargo Box Length @ Floor |
60 in
|
64 in
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear |
62 in
|
60 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Wheelbase |
129 in
|
125 in
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Floor |
62 in
|
60 in
|
| Ground Clearance, Rear |
9 in
|
N/A
|
| Front Hip Room |
56 in
|
59 in
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2026 Ford Ranger | 2026 Honda Ridgeline | |
|---|---|---|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
350 lbs
|
500 lbs
|
| Option Weight - Front |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| As Spec'd Payload |
1,809 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Trailering Capacity |
3,500 lbs
|
5,000 lbs
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Total Option Weight |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
3,500 lbs
|
5,000 lbs
|
| Gross Combined Wt Rating |
N/A
|
9,986 lbs
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
18 gal
|
20 gal
|
| As Spec'd Curb Weight |
4,241 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
3,500 lbs
|
5,000 lbs
|
| Curb Weight - Rear |
1,882 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Option Weight - Rear |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Payload Capacity |
1,809 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
350 lbs
|
500 lbs
|
| Curb Weight - Front |
2,359 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Curb Weight |
4,241 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Gross Axle Weight Rating |
6,500 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Base Curb Weight |
4,240 lbs
|
4,420 lbs
|
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating |
6,050 lbs
|
6,019 lbs
|
Safety
| 2026 Ford Ranger | 2026 Honda Ridgeline | |
|---|---|---|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Automatic Emergency Braking |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 2026 Ford Ranger | 2026 Honda Ridgeline | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2026 Ford Ranger | 2026 Honda Ridgeline | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2026 Ford Ranger | 2026 Honda Ridgeline | |
|---|---|---|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12 in
|
13 in
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12 in
|
13 in
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2026 Ford Ranger or the 2026 Honda Ridgeline?
The 2026 Ford Ranger is more reliable than the 2026 Honda Ridgeline according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.2 for the 2026 Ranger versus a reliability rating of 4.0 for the 2026 Ridgeline.
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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