Compare 2020 Honda Ridgeline vs 2020 Nissan Frontier

2020 Honda Ridgeline
2020 Nissan Frontier
#12 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
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
Passenger Capacity
5 5
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 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
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
44.4 43.5
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
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
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
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.83 4.80
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.84 3.26
Trans Order Code
NA NA
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 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
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
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 1.22
Summary
Body Style
Crew Cab Crew Cab
Vehicle Name
Honda Ridgeline Nissan Frontier
Body Code
T T
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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2020 Honda Ridgeline
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  • Rebates: $2,000 cash back
  • Lease: From $279 per month for 36 months
  • Finance: From 0% APR for 72 months
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