2020 Honda Ridgeline vs 2021 Toyota Tacoma
Overview | |
MSRP$33,900 | MSRP$26,400 |
Average price$29,628 | Average price$36,005 |
Listings291 | Listings3975 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.5 out of 10 |
Pros
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2020 Honda Ridgeline Reviews SummaryBased on a platform and engineering also used for a minivan and crossover SUVs, the 2020 Honda Ridgeline isn’t your typical pickup truck. True, it does trade maximum towing capacity, payload ratings, and off-road capability for greater comfort and superior driving dynamics, but most of the time, that’s preferable. And because Honda bakes in numerous thoughtful details that make daily driving more pleasing, you might just decide that the Ridgeline offers the right recipe for your needs. | |
2021 Toyota Tacoma Reviews SummaryLast redesigned for the 2016 model year, The Tacoma once dominated midsize-truck sales. In recent years, though, it’s faced stronger competition from the Chevrolet Colorado/GMC Canyon twins, the Ford Ranger, and the Jeep Gladiator. A redesigned Nissan Frontier and heavily-updated Honda Ridgeline are also on the way. Meanwhile, the Tacoma enters the 2021 model year largely unchanged. The only updates are two new special editions—the Nightshade Edition and Trail Special Edition—and standard dual-zone automatic climate control on all V6 models. Pickup truck buyers tend to want choices, and Toyota delivers. The Tacoma is available with four-cylinder and six-cylinder engines, Access Cab and four-door Double Cab body styles, rear-wheel drive (RWD) or four-wheel drive (4WD), and six trim levels— SR, SR5, TRD Off Road, TRD Sport, Limited, and TRD Pro—plus the two special editions. Our test vehicle was a Tacoma TRD Pro Double Cab. The TRD Pro is the most off-road focused of the Tacoma models, so naturally, it gets standard 4WD drive. While Toyota does offer a more comfort-oriented Tacoma Limited model, the TRD Pro is also positioned at the top of the lineup. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.5L 280 hp V6 | Engine2.7L 159 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive Train4X2 |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity4 |
Horsepower280 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower159 hp @ 5200 rpm |
MPG City19 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway23 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.5L 280 hp V6 | Engine Name2.7L 159 hp I4 |
Torque262 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | Torque180 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm |
Horsepower280 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower159 hp @ 5200 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | Drivetrain4X2 |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City19 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway23 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity4 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Bed Length64.0 in | Bed Length73.7 in |
Cargo Space7.3 cu ft | Cargo Space |
Curb Weight4242 lbs | Curb Weight3915 lbs |
Height70.2 in | Height70.6 in |
Length210.0 in | Length212.3 in |
Width78.6 in | Width74.4 in |
Wheelbase125.2 in | Wheelbase127.4 in |
Maximum Payload1465 lbs | Maximum Payload1685 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $33,900 | $26,400 |
Average price | $29,628 | $36,005 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.6 | 4.9 |
Expert reviews | 7.3 out of 10Read full review | 6.5 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Based on a platform and engineering also used for a minivan and crossover SUVs, the 2020 Honda Ridgeline isn’t your typical pickup truck. True, it does trade maximum towing capacity, payload ratings, and off-road capability for greater comfort and superior driving dynamics, but most of the time, that’s preferable. And because Honda bakes in numerous thoughtful details that make daily driving more pleasing, you might just decide that the Ridgeline offers the right recipe for your needs. | Last redesigned for the 2016 model year, The Tacoma once dominated midsize-truck sales. In recent years, though, it’s faced stronger competition from the Chevrolet Colorado/GMC Canyon twins, the Ford Ranger, and the Jeep Gladiator. A redesigned Nissan Frontier and heavily-updated Honda Ridgeline are also on the way. Meanwhile, the Tacoma enters the 2021 model year largely unchanged. The only updates are two new special editions—the Nightshade Edition and Trail Special Edition—and standard dual-zone automatic climate control on all V6 models. Pickup truck buyers tend to want choices, and Toyota delivers. The Tacoma is available with four-cylinder and six-cylinder engines, Access Cab and four-door Double Cab body styles, rear-wheel drive (RWD) or four-wheel drive (4WD), and six trim levels— SR, SR5, TRD Off Road, TRD Sport, Limited, and TRD Pro—plus the two special editions. Our test vehicle was a Tacoma TRD Pro Double Cab. The TRD Pro is the most off-road focused of the Tacoma models, so naturally, it gets standard 4WD drive. While Toyota does offer a more comfort-oriented Tacoma Limited model, the TRD Pro is also positioned at the top of the lineup. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.5L 280 hp V6 | 2.7L 159 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | 4X2 |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
Horsepower | 280 hp @ 6000 rpm | 159 hp @ 5200 rpm |
MPG City | 19 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 23 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.5L 280 hp V6 | 2.7L 159 hp I4 |
Torque | 262 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | 180 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm |
Horsepower | 280 hp @ 6000 rpm | 159 hp @ 5200 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | 4X2 |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 19 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 23 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Bed Length | 64.0 in | 73.7 in |
Cargo Space | 7.3 cu ft | |
Curb Weight | 4242 lbs | 3915 lbs |
Height | 70.2 in | 70.6 in |
Length | 210.0 in | 212.3 in |
Width | 78.6 in | 74.4 in |
Wheelbase | 125.2 in | 127.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 1465 lbs | 1685 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | 3500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | |
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