2021 GMC Canyon vs 2021 Honda Ridgeline

2021 GMC Canyon

2021 Honda Ridgeline

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2WD Crew Cab 128" Denali

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Canyon 2WD Crew Cab 128" Denali	18	25	$39,018	$40,900
Canyon 2WD Crew Cab 128" Elevation	19	25	$30,432	$31,900
Canyon 2WD Crew Cab 128" Elevation Standard	19	25	$26,998	$28,300
Canyon 2WD Ext Cab 128" Elevation	19	25	$28,620	$30,000
Canyon 2WD Ext Cab 128" Elevation Standard	19	25	$25,449	$26,400
Canyon 4WD Crew Cab 128" AT4 w/Cloth	17	24	$36,442	$38,200
Canyon 4WD Crew Cab 128" AT4 w/Leather	17	24	$38,160	$40,000
Canyon 4WD Crew Cab 128" Denali	17	24	$42,357	$44,400
Canyon 4WD Crew Cab 128" Elevation	17	24	$35,298	$37,000
Canyon 4WD Crew Cab 141" AT4 w/Cloth	17	24	$37,015	$38,800
Canyon 4WD Crew Cab 141" AT4 w/Leather	17	24	$38,732	$40,600
Canyon 4WD Crew Cab 141" Denali	17	24	$42,643	$44,700
Canyon 4WD Crew Cab 141" Elevation	17	24	$35,870	$37,600
Canyon 4WD Ext Cab 128" Elevation Standard	17	24	$30,655	$31,800

2021 Honda Ridgeline

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$39,018

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Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$40,900

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Monthly Payment Estimate

$682 / month

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The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

4.8

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7.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 GMC Canyon looks good and performs well, but falters on safety.

The 2021 Honda Ridgeline is the just-right pickup most users really need.

TCC Likes

Classic truck style
Off-road AT4 variant
Powertrain choices

Everything you need
Nothing you don’t
Comfortable interior

TCC Dislikes

Expensive 4WD
Expensive diesel
Weak base engine

Not the heavy hauler you might want
Interior’s kinda blah
So-so infotainment

Fuel Economy

City

18 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

53.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.5

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

38.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.2

Front Leg Room (in)

Front Hip Room (in)

Second Leg Room (in)

35.8

Front Head Room (in)

41.4

Exterior Dimensions

Frame Width, Rear (in)

- TBD -

Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in)

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

212.4

Ground Clearance, Rear (in)

8.3

Cab to End of Frame (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

70.7

Ground to Top of Frame (in)

- TBD -

Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in)

47.2

Wheelbase (in)

128.3

Ground Clearance, Front (in)

8.3

Cab to Axle (in)

23.94

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.3

Ground to Top of Load Floor (in)

- TBD -

Overhang, Front (in)

36.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (ft³)

- TBD -

Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in)

57.8

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume (ft³)

41.3

Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

44.4

Tailgate Width (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in)

61.7

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.2 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.75 x - TBD -

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Aux Fuel Tank Location

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Fuel Tank Location

- TBD -

Steering

Steering Type

Electric Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), On Center

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

41.3

Tires

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare

- TBD -

Front Tire Capacity (lbs)

3200

Rear Tire Order Code

QQD

Spare Tire Capacity (lbs)

- TBD -

Front Tire Size

255/55R20

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear

- TBD -

Spare Tire Size

255/65R17

Front Tire Order Code

QQD

Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)

3500

Spare Tire Order Code

ZAO

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front

- TBD -

Rear Tire Size

255/55R20

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

7000

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

7000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

700

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

5800

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)

3500

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)

12000

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)

1761

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)

3200

Curb Weight - Front (lbs)

2239

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 x 8.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 x 8.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

17 x 8

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Watts

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

275 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

LGZ

Displacement

3.6L/222

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

308 @ 6800

Engine Type

Gas V6

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Engine Oil Cooler

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Transfer Case Model

N/A

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.62

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Clutch Size (in)

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.66

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.07

Trans Type

Trans PTO Access

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.26

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.93

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.85

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.04

Trans Order Code

M5T

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Trans Power Take Off

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.66

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Summary

Body Style

Crew Cab Pickup

Vehicle Name

GMC Canyon

Body Code

E63

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

Axle Type - Rear

Semi-Floating

Suspension Type - Front

Independent Coil

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)

3500

Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)

3200

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.42

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)

3200

Suspension Type - Rear

2-Stage Multi-Leaf

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)

3500

Frame

Frame Type

Fully-boxed

Emissions

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

8.5

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

2021 GMC Canyon

2021 Canyon selection improving
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2021 Honda Ridgeline

2020 Ridgeline is available
Rebates: No cash incentives
Financing: From 0% APR
Lease: From $269/mo.

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