2014 Honda Ridgeline vs 2014 Nissan Frontier

2014 Honda Ridgeline

2014 Nissan Frontier

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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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2WD Crew Cab LWB Automatic SL

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Frontier 2WD Crew Cab LWB Automatic SL	16	22	$30,039	$31,710
Frontier 2WD Crew Cab LWB Automatic SV	16	22	$24,127	$25,180
Frontier 2WD Crew Cab SWB Automatic Desert Runner	16	22	$24,280	$25,340
Frontier 2WD Crew Cab SWB Automatic S	16	22	$22,616	$23,600
Frontier 2WD Crew Cab SWB Automatic SL	16	22	$29,566	$31,210
Frontier 2WD Crew Cab SWB Automatic SV	16	22	$23,438	$24,460
Frontier 2WD Crew Cab SWB Manual S	16	22	$21,611	$22,550
Frontier 2WD Crew Cab SWB Manual SV	16	22	$24,614	$25,690
Frontier 2WD King Cab I4 Automatic S	17	23	$19,662	$20,510
Frontier 2WD King Cab I4 Automatic SV	17	23	$21,899	$22,850
Frontier 2WD King Cab I4 Manual S	19	23	$17,252	$17,990
Frontier 2WD King Cab I4 Manual SV	19	23	$20,894	$21,800
Frontier 2WD King Cab V6 Automatic Desert Runner	16	22	$23,017	$24,020
Frontier 2WD King Cab V6 Automatic SV	16	22	$22,463	$23,440
Frontier 2WD King Cab V6 Manual SV	16	22	$23,352	$24,370
Frontier 4WD Crew Cab LWB Automatic SL	15	21	$32,233	$34,410
Frontier 4WD Crew Cab LWB Automatic SV	15	21	$26,416	$27,880
Frontier 4WD Crew Cab SWB Automatic PRO-4X	15	21	$30,064	$32,090
Frontier 4WD Crew Cab SWB Automatic S	15	21	$24,923	$26,300
Frontier 4WD Crew Cab SWB Automatic SL	15	21	$31,719	$33,860
Frontier 4WD Crew Cab SWB Automatic SV	15	21	$26,020	$27,460
Frontier 4WD Crew Cab SWB Manual PRO-4X	16	21	$29,081	$31,040
Frontier 4WD Crew Cab SWB Manual S	16	21	$23,930	$25,250
Frontier 4WD Crew Cab SWB Manual SV	16	21	$26,899	$28,390
Frontier 4WD King Cab Automatic PRO-4X	15	21	$29,306	$31,280
Frontier 4WD King Cab Automatic SV	15	21	$24,772	$26,140
Frontier 4WD King Cab Manual PRO-4X	16	21	$28,184	$30,080
Frontier 4WD King Cab Manual SV	16	21	$25,650	$27,070

Show Only Differences

Pricing

Invoice Price

$27,050

$30,039

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$29,575

$31,710

Monthly Payment Estimate

$493 / month

$529 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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7.4

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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.

The 2014 Nissan Frontier is your best bet when looking to downsize from a full-size pickup, balancing maneuverability and size with utility and comfort.

TCC Likes

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

Sharp pickup looks
Potent V-6 engine option
Hauling and towing strength (V-6)

TCC Dislikes

Awkwardly styled
Pricey
Limited utility of short bed

Busy, choppy ride
Interior design showing its age
Maximum bed length is only six feet

Fuel Economy

City

15 mpg

16 mpg

Highway

21 mpg

22 mpg

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

57.6

55.6

Second Leg Room (in)

36.4

33.6

Front Head Room (in)

40.7

Second Hip Room (in)

57.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

63.2

58.3

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

39.1

38.7

Second Shoulder Room (in)

62.6

58.3

Front Leg Room (in)

40.8

42.4

Exterior Dimensions

Ground Clearance, Rear (in)

8.2

8.6

Wheelbase (in)

122

139.9

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

77.8

72.8

Ground Clearance, Front (in)

8.2

8.6

Length, Overall (in)

206.9

219.4

Height, Overall (in)

70.3

70.1

Cab to Axle (in)

32.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

49.5

44.4

Cargo Volume (ft³)

41.4

33.5

Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in)

73.3

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

20.7

Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in)

61.4

Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in)

61.4

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

11.7

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.1

11.3

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.1

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

42.6

47.8

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Full-Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/65TR17

P265/60TR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/65TR17

P265/60TR18

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

630

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

6300

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

5000

6300

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

Weight Information

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)

3105

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

6050

5730

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)

10085

11133

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)

3245

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

18 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Styled Steel

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

18 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Full-Size

Rear Wheel Material

Styled Steel

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

Engine

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

247 @ 4300

281 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.5 L/212

4.0 L/241

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

250 @ 5700

261 @ 5600

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-6

Engine Oil Cooler

None

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

21 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

15 (Est)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

17 (Est)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

1.89

2.76

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.70

3.84

Transfer Case Model

Electronic

None

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.07

1.53

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.54

0.84

Trans Description Cont. Again

Trans PTO Access

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.61

2.35

Trans Order Code

Drivetrain

Four Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Summary

Vehicle Name

Honda Ridgeline

Nissan Frontier

Body Code

Body Style

Crew Cab

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Leaf

Axle Type - Rear

Independent

Rigid Axle

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

4.53

3.13

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Double Wishbone

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

4.53

3.13

Emissions

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

10.8 (Est)

10.0

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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