Honda Ridgeline vs. Nissan Frontier
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Highlights
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$40,795
Starting MSRP
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$32,150
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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5,000 lbs
Towing Capacity
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N/A
Towing Capacity
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-
Towing Capacity
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64 in
Bed Length
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73 in
Bed Length
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-
Bed Length
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Regular Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
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Regular Gasoline V-6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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18 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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19 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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280 hp
Horsepower
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310 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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All Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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4
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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Regular Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
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Regular Gasoline V-6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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3.5 L/212
Displacement
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3.8 L/231
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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280 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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310 @ 6400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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262 @ 4700
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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281 @ 4400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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9-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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9-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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18 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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19 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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P245/60HR18
Front Tire Size
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P265/70SR16
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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P245/60HR18
Rear Tire Size
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P265/70SR16
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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Full-Size
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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18 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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16 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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18 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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16 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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Full-Size in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Styled Steel
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Styled Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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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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Suspension
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Leaf
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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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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Independent
Axle Type - Rear
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Rigid Axle
Axle Type - Rear
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-
Axle Type - Rear
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Steering
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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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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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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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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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Measurements
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60 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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61 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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5
Passenger Capacity
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4
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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40 in
Front Head Room
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40 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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N/A
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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62 in
Front Shoulder Room
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58 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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59 in
Front Hip Room
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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39 in
Second Head Room
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37 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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37 in
Second Leg Room
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26 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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62 in
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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57 in
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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125 in
Wheelbase
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126 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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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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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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210 in
Length, Overall
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210 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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79 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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71 in
Height, Overall
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72 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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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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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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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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N/A
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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N/A
Ground Clearance, Front
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8 in
Ground Clearance, Front
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-
Ground Clearance, Front
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N/A
Ground Clearance, Rear
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8 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
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-
Ground Clearance, Rear
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64 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
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73 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
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-
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
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60 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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61 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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50 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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45 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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17 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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19 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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51 in
Tailgate Width
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N/A
Tailgate Width
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-
Tailgate Width
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34 ft³
Cargo Volume
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50 ft³
Cargo Volume
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-
Cargo Volume
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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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Weight & Capacity
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4,420 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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4,385 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Curb Weight - Front
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N/A
Curb Weight - Front
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-
Curb Weight - Front
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N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
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N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
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-
Curb Weight - Rear
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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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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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N/A
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
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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N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
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N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
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-
Maximum Payload Capacity
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9,986 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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11,960 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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-
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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5,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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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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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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5,000 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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20 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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21 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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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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N/A
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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6,797 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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-
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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N/A
Curb Weight
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N/A
Curb Weight
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-
Curb Weight
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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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6,019 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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6,012 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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-
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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Safety
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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-
Blind Spot Monitor
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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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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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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
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Standard
Automatic Emergency Braking
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-
Automatic Emergency Braking
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-
Automatic Emergency Braking
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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
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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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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185
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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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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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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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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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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13 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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13 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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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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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2026 Honda Ridgeline or the 2026 Nissan Frontier?
The 2026 Nissan Frontier is more reliable than the 2026 Honda Ridgeline according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2026 Frontier versus a reliability rating of 4.0 for the 2026 Ridgeline.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Honda Ridgeline or the 2026 Nissan Frontier?
The 2026 Honda Ridgeline and the 2026 Nissan Frontier both get 21 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Honda Ridgeline or the 2026 Nissan Frontier?
The 2026 Nissan Frontier is cheaper than the 2026 Honda Ridgeline with a $32,150 starting MSRP versus a $40,795 starting MSRP.
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