2020 Honda Ridgeline vs 2020 Nissan Frontier

2020 Honda Ridgeline

#1 in Pickup Trucks

2020 Nissan Frontier

#13 in Pickup Trucks

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Black Edition AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Ridgeline Black Edition AWD	19	24	$39,769	$43,520
Ridgeline RTL 2WD	19	26	$33,521	$36,670
Ridgeline RTL AWD	19	24	$35,482	$38,820
Ridgeline RTL-E AWD	19	24	$38,401	$42,020
Ridgeline Sport 2WD	19	26	$30,995	$33,900
Ridgeline Sport AWD	19	24	$33,038	$36,140

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Crew Cab 4x2 S Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Frontier Crew Cab 4x2 S Automatic	18	24	$26,932	$27,900
Frontier Crew Cab 4x2 SV Automatic	18	24	$27,799	$28,800
Frontier Crew Cab 4x2 SV Automatic Long Bed	18	24	$30,313	$31,410
Frontier Crew Cab 4x4 PRO-4X Automatic	17	23	$35,387	$37,490
Frontier Crew Cab 4x4 S Automatic	17	23	$29,870	$31,290
Frontier Crew Cab 4x4 SV Automatic	17	23	$30,538	$31,990
Frontier Crew Cab 4x4 SV Automatic Long Bed	17	23	$30,938	$32,410
Frontier King Cab 4x2 S Automatic	18	24	$25,862	$26,790
Frontier King Cab 4x2 SV Automatic	18	24	$26,710	$27,670
Frontier King Cab 4x4 S Automatic	17	23	$28,646	$29,680
Frontier King Cab 4x4 SV Automatic	17	23	$29,175	$30,560

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$39,769

$26,932

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$43,520

$27,900

Monthly Payment Estimate

$725 / month

$465 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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3.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 Honda Ridgeline pick-ups differently; it’s a truck that’s more comfortable and practical than tougher-duty rivals.

A new V-6 gives buyers a reason to shop the 2020 Nissan Frontier this year, but waiting for next year’s redesign is a better idea.

TCC Likes

Useful, storage-laden bed
Comfortable and quiet cabin
Refined driving experience

Affordable
Intriguing new V-6
Decent off-roader

TCC Dislikes

Average fuel economy
More expensive than competitors
Limited off-road ability

So, so old
Lousy safety scores
Dated infotainment

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

24 mpg

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

38.8

38.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

61.5

58.3

Front Leg Room (in)

40.9

42.4

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

59.1

55.6

Second Leg Room (in)

36.7

33.6

Front Head Room (in)

39.5

39.9

Second Hip Room (in)

56.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.3

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

210

205.5

Height, Overall (in)

70.8

70.1

Wheelbase (in)

125.2

125.9

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.6

72.8

Ground Clearance, Rear (in)

9.8

Ground Clearance, Front (in)

9.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in)

61.4

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

16.7

Cargo Volume (ft³)

33.9

27.1

Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in)

61.4

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

44.4

Tailgate Width (in)

Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in)

59.5

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.3

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

11.7

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.5

21.1

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

44.4

43.5

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/60HR18

P265/70TR16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Full-Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/60HR18

P265/70TR16

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

6620

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

5000

6620

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

662

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

662

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

6620

Weight Information

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)

9986

11230

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

6019

6012

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

16 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Full-Size

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Styled Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

16 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Styled Steel

Engine

Displacement

3.5 L/212

3.8 L/231

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

280 @ 6000

310 @ 6400

Engine Oil Cooler

None

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

262 @ 4700

281 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans PTO Access

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

2.25

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.70

0.86

Trans Type

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.22

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.83

4.80

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.84

3.26

Trans Order Code

Transfer Case Model

Electronic

None

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.38

1.65

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.58

0.71

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Rear Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

5.42

Summary

Vehicle Name

Honda Ridgeline

Nissan Frontier

Body Code

Body Style

Crew Cab

Suspension

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

4.33

3.69

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Leaf

Axle Type - Rear

Independent

Rigid Axle

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

4.33

3.69

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Double Wishbone

Emissions

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

8.5

9.0

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

185

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

2020 Honda Ridgeline

2020 Ridgeline is available
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2020 Nissan Frontier

2020 Frontier is here
Rebates: $1,500 cash back
Lease: From $299 per month for 36 months
Finance: From 0% APR for 72 months

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