2011 Dodge Dakota vs 2014 Honda Ridgeline

2011 Dodge Dakota

2014 Honda Ridgeline

2WD Crew Cab Bighorn/Lonestar

Select style

4WD Crew Cab RT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Ridgeline 4WD Crew Cab RT	15	21	$27,050	$29,575
Ridgeline 4WD Crew Cab RTL	15	21	$32,139	$35,155
Ridgeline 4WD Crew Cab RTL w/Navi	15	21	$34,283	$37,505
Ridgeline 4WD Crew Cab RTS	15	21	$29,608	$32,380
Ridgeline 4WD Crew Cab SE	15	21	$34,283	$37,505
Ridgeline 4WD Crew Cab Sport	15	21	$28,094	$30,720

Show Only Differences

Pricing

Invoice Price

$25,420

$27,050

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$26,780

$29,575

Monthly Payment Estimate

$446 / month

$493 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.8

7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2014 Honda Ridgeline is a niche alternative for those who don't need a pickup bed all the time, but it doesn't satisfy drivers that need a real full-size truck.

TCC Likes

Carlike, from hood to trunk
Powertrain is refined
Good safety score

TCC Dislikes

Awkwardly styled
Pricey
Limited utility of short bed

Fuel Economy

City

15 mpg

Highway

20 mpg

21 mpg

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

54.9

57.6

Second Leg Room (in)

36.4

Front Head Room (in)

39.9

40.7

Second Hip Room (in)

56.0

57.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.7

63.2

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

38.4

39.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.5

62.6

Front Leg Room (in)

41.9

40.8

Exterior Dimensions

Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in)

48.8

Wheelbase (in)

131.3

122

Ground Clearance, Front (in)

7.9

8.2

Cab to Axle (in)

25.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.7

77.8

Ground to Top of Load Floor (in)

31.2

Overhang, Front (in)

38.4

Frame Width, Rear (in)

32.4

Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in)

144.3

Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in)

218.5

Ground Clearance, Rear (in)

8.0

8.2

Cab to End of Frame (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

68.7

70.3

Ground to Top of Frame (in)

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

206.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

45.2

49.5

Tailgate Width (in)

53.3

Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in)

64.9

Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (ft³)

37.1

Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in)

59.6

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

17.6

20.7

Cargo Volume (ft³)

38.2

41.4

Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in)

59.6

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.1

Brake ABS System

Rear Wheel

4-Wheel

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

11.6 x 2.3

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.3 x 1.1

12.6

Brake Type

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Location

Inboard LH Frame

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Aux Fuel Tank Location

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

22.0

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), On Center

17.4

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

44.0

42.6

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Rack-Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)

- TBD -

Spare Tire Order Code

WF1

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front

- TBD -

Rear Tire Size

P265/65R17

P245/65TR17

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare

- TBD -

Front Tire Capacity (lbs)

- TBD -

Rear Tire Order Code

TXK

Spare Tire Capacity (lbs)

- TBD -

Front Tire Size

P265/65R17

P245/65TR17

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear

- TBD -

Spare Tire Size

Full-Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TXK

Trailering

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

4800

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

4800

5000

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

480

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

720

500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

5000

Weight Information

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

6010

6050

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)

3100

3105

Curb Weight - Front (lbs)

2459

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)

9300

10085

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)

3600

3245

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)

1906

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4513

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 8.0

17 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.5

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Styled Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 8.0

17 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Styled Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Watts

- TBD -

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

136

130

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

600

550

Engine

Engine Type

Gas V6

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

Sequential MPI

Engine Oil Cooler

None

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

235 @ 4000

247 @ 4300

Engine Order Code

EKG

Displacement

3.7L/226

3.5 L/212

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

210 @ 5200

250 @ 5700

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

15 (Est)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

17 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

21 (Est)

Transmission

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

Reverse Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

1.89

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.57

1.61

Trans Order Code

DGV

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Trans Power Take Off

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

0.77

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Transfer Case Model

Electronic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.84

2.70

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.07

Trans Type

Trans PTO Access

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.54

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Four Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Vehicle Name

Ram Dakota

Honda Ridgeline

Body Code

131.3" WB

Body Style

Crew Cab 5'4" Bed

Crew Cab

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)

3100

Suspension Type - Rear

Live Axle

Multi-Link

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

4.53

Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)

3850

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Axle Type - Rear

- TBD -

Independent

Suspension Type - Front

Upper/Lower "A" Arms

Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)

3850

Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)

3100

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.92

4.53

Axle Type - Front

- TBD -

Independent

Frame

Frame Type

Ladder

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

11.0

10.8 (Est)

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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