2019 Honda Ridgeline vs. 2019 Toyota Tacoma
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2019 Honda Ridgeline and 2019 Toyota Tacoma contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2019 Honda Ridgeline and the 2019 Toyota Tacoma.
When we compare the 2019 Honda Ridgeline's and the 2019 Toyota Tacoma's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Honda Ridgeline has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability, overall quality score and base engine power. The 2019 Toyota Tacoma has the advantage in the area of resale value. Based on this comparison of the 2019 Honda Ridgeline's and the 2019 Toyota Tacoma's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Honda Ridgeline is a better car than the 2019 Toyota Tacoma.
Pricing: A used 2019 Honda Ridgeline ranges from $21,997 to $33,267 while a used 2019 Toyota Tacoma is priced between $22,198 to $39,946.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2019 Honda Ridgeline loses 37.8 percent of its value and the 2019 Toyota Tacoma loses 22.4 percent of its value. This means the 2019 Toyota Tacoma retains 15.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2019 Honda Ridgeline.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Honda Ridgeline is 9.2 out of 10 while the Toyota Tacoma's quality rating is 8.8 out of 10. This results in the Honda Ridgeline being ranked 1 out of 7 Best Midsize Trucks and the Toyota Tacoma being ranked 2 out of 7.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Honda Ridgeline is 9.3 out of 10. For the Toyota Tacoma the reliability rating is 9.2 out of 10. This gives the Honda Ridgeline a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Toyota Tacoma.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2019 Honda Ridgeline’s base engine makes 280 horsepower, and the 2019 Toyota Tacoma base engine makes 159 horsepower. The Ridgeline is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 507 miles. The Tacoma is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 485 miles. This gives the 2019 Honda Ridgeline the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2019 Toyota Tacoma. Both models use regular unleaded.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: The 2019 Honda Ridgeline is available in a Crew Cab configuration, and the 2019 Toyota Tacoma is available in a Crew Cab or an Extended Cab configuration. The 2019 Honda Ridgeline offers a bed length of 64 inches, and the 2019 Toyota Tacoma offers bed lengths of 60.5 and 73.7 inches.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2019 Honda Ridgeline has higher safety ratings than the 2019 Toyota Tacoma, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
Overview
The Honda Ridgeline and Toyota Tacoma take completely different approaches to solve the midsize truck equation. Toyota employs body-on-frame construction with a separate cab and pickup bed, traditional rear- or 4-wheel drive with transfer case, and a solid rear axle for its Tacoma. Conversely, the Ridgeline has unibody construction, front- or all-wheel drive, and an independent suspension. Considering these factors, it's no surprise that the Ridgeline offers far superior on- road manners while the Tacoma is the off-road enthusiasts' preferred choice. A new Ridgeline does cost about $10,000 more than a new Tacoma but it is a much better daily driver with a more comfortable and functional interior. The Ridgeline's standard V6 engine provides significantly more power than the base 4- cylinder in the Tacoma, but with the optional V6, the Toyota has better towing capabilities. The Ridgeline has some clever features the Tacoma doesn't, including a tailgate that can fold down or swing to the side and an integrated, lockable "trunk" in the pickup bed. The Ridgeline also has better safety scores and offers more driver-assistance tech.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$29,990
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$23,822
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$19,290 - $29,990
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$25,850
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$23,822
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$19,290 - $29,990
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$27,763
Price Range:
$21,997 - $33,267
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$27,680
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$23,100 - $31,806
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
331
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
71,293
# Good or Great Deals:
109
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$31,806
Price Range:
$22,198 - $39,946
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$27,680
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$23,100 - $31,806
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1,239
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
70,502
# Good or Great Deals:
496
Honda Ridgeline Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.2 / 10
Reliability:
9.3 / 10
Retained Value:
8.2 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Toyota Tacoma Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8 / 10
Reliability:
9.2 / 10
Retained Value:
9.1 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 Honda Ridgeline
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
8.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
7.2 - 9.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
78.4%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 Toyota Tacoma
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
8.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
7.2 - 9.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
79.8%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
26.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
1 - 26.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
1 - 26.7
Honda Ridgeline Rankings
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7 out of / 7Summary Review
The Honda Ridgeline differs from all of its peers in this segment by being a unit-body vehicle, meaning it is not built upon a traditional truck ladder frame. That is either the best feature or worst feature of this truck, depending upon which view you hold and what you intend to do with it. The Ridgeline is only offered in a crew cab configuration.
Summary Review
Toyota’s Tacoma has been the sales leader in the midsize segment for decades. While other brands quit this market, Toyota continued to polish the gem that is the Tacoma pickup.
Pros and Cons
- Best-in-class on-road ride quality and performance due to advanced chassis design
- Best-in-class safety
- 2nd Highest reliability score in the class
- Great in-vehicle storage features
- Not an “off-road” truck in comparison to its peers’ off-road trims
- Least workmanlike design
- No extended cab configuration
Pros and Cons
- Wide range of trim levels and styles from affordable barebones to serious off-road
- Best in class retained value
- Strong track record of overall reliability
- Composite bed eliminates corrosion concerns
- Beware the recent few used years with transmission issues with some recent models
- Interior oddities like a low, flat seat
- Not as refined as most competitors, overdue for a full update
- Towing capability less than segment best
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
64 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
60.5 inches, 73.7 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2019 Honda Ridgeline Trim Levels
Black Edition, RT, RTL, RTL-E, RTL-T, Sport
2019 Toyota Tacoma Trim Levels
Limited, SR, SR V6, SR5, SR5 V6, TRD Off-Road, TRD Pro, TRD Sport
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years / 25000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
280 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
262 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.066 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
3500 lbs
Max Payload:
1475 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
159 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
180 foot-lbs @ 3800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.040 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Max Payload:
1620 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 26 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
371 / 507 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 23 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
422 / 485 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
Available
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
62 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
61.5 inches
Cargo Space:
7.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
109.7 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
34.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
24.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4235 lbs
Width:
78.6 inches
Height:
70.2 inches
Length:
210 inches
Wheelbase:
125.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3980 lbs
Width:
74.4 inches
Height:
70.6 inches
Length:
212.3 inches
Wheelbase:
127.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.4 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P245/75R16
Exterior Colors
Gray
Modern Steel Metallic
Silver
Lunar Silver Metallic
Beige
Not available
Black
Not available
Red
Not available
White
Not available
Exterior Colors
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Silver
Silver Sky Metallic
Beige
Quicksand
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Red
Barcelona Red Metallic
White
Super White
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black/Gray
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Gray
Cement Gray
