2011 Dodge Dakota vs 2014 Honda Ridgeline

2011 Dodge Dakota

2014 Honda Ridgeline

2011 Dodge Dakota

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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

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Pricing

Invoice Price

N/A

$27,050

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

N/A

$29,575

Monthly Payment Estimate

N/A

$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

21 mpg

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

62.6

Front Leg Room (in)

40.8

Front Hip Room (in)

57.6

Second Leg Room (in)

36.4

Front Head Room (in)

40.7

Second Hip Room (in)

57.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

63.2

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

39.1

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

70.3

Ground Clearance, Rear (in)

8.2

Wheelbase (in)

122

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

77.8

Ground Clearance, Front (in)

8.2

Length, Overall (in)

206.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

20.7

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

49.5

Cargo Volume (ft³)

41.4

Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in)

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.1

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

42.6

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P245/65TR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/65TR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

5000

Weight Information

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)

3245

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)

3105

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

6050

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)

10085

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Styled Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Styled Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

Engine

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-6

Engine Oil Cooler

None

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

247 @ 4300

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.5 L/212

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

250 @ 5700

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

17 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

21 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

15 (Est)

Transmission

Trans PTO Access

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.61

Trans Order Code

Drivetrain

Four Wheel Drive

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Reverse Ratio (:1)

1.89

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.70

Transfer Case Model

Electronic

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.07

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.54

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Body Style

Crew Cab

Vehicle Name

Honda Ridgeline

Body Code

Suspension

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

4.53

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Axle Type - Rear

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

4.53

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Emissions

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

10.8 (Est)

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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