Compare 2020 Honda Ridgeline vs 2020 Nissan Frontier

2020 Honda Ridgeline
2020 Nissan Frontier
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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

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
3.8

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.

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Fuel Economy

City
19 mpg 18 mpg

Highway
24 mpg 24 mpg

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)
61.5 58.3

Front Leg Room (in)
40.9 42.4

Front Hip Room (in)
59.1 55.6

Second Leg Room (in)
36.7 33.6

Front Head Room (in)
39.5 39.9

Passenger Capacity
5 5

Second Hip Room (in)
56.6 58

Front Shoulder Room (in)
62 58.3

Second Head Room (in)
38.8 38.6

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)
70.8 70.1

Wheelbase (in)
125.2 125.9

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
78.6 72.8

Length, Overall (in)
210 205.5

Ground Clearance, Front (in)
- 9.8

Ground Clearance, Rear (in)
- 9.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
16.7 18

Cargo Volume (ft³)
33.9 27.1

Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in)
60 61.4

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
50 44.4

Tailgate Width (in)
51 -

Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in)
64 59.5

Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in)
60 61.4

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13 11.3

Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA

Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.6 11.7

Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc

Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA

Brake ABS System (Second Line)
4-Wheel 4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
19.5 21.1

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
44.4 43.5

Tires

Front Tire Size
P245/60HR18 P265/70TR16

Spare Tire Size
Compact Full-Size

Front Tire Order Code
NA NA

Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA

Rear Tire Size
P245/60HR18 P265/70TR16

Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA

Trailering

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
5000 6620

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
500 500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
500 662

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
5000 5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
5000 6620

Weight Information

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)
9986 11230

Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4515 4320

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)
6019 6012

Wheels

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

Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)
18 X 7.5 16 X 7

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
280 @ 6000 310 @ 6400

Engine Oil Cooler
None None

Engine Type
Regular Unleaded V-6 Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM
262 @ 4700 281 @ 4400

Engine Order Code
NA NA

Displacement
3.5 L/212 3.8 L/231

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
21 20

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
24 24

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
19 18

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.83 4.80

Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.84 3.26

Trans Order Code
NA NA

Transfer Case Model
None None

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.38 1.65

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.58 0.71

Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.81 1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.71 5.42

Trans PTO Access
No No

Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.91 2.25

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.70 0.86

Trans Type
9 9

Transfer Case Power Take Off
No No

Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 1.22

Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA

Summary

Vehicle Name
Honda Ridgeline Nissan Frontier

Body Code
T T

Body Style
Crew Cab Crew Cab

Suspension

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

Axle Type - Front
Independent Independent

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

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