2020 Honda Ridgeline vs. 2021 Honda Ridgeline
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2020 Honda Ridgeline and 2021 Honda Ridgeline 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 2020 Honda Ridgeline and the 2021 Honda Ridgeline.
In comparing the 2020 Honda Ridgeline's and the 2021 Honda Ridgeline's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Honda Ridgeline has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency. The 2020 Honda Ridgeline and 2021 Honda Ridgeline have the same interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2020 Honda Ridgeline's and the 2021 Honda Ridgeline's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Honda Ridgeline is a better car than the 2021 Honda Ridgeline.
Pricing: A used 2020 Honda Ridgeline ranges from $22,000 to $34,089 while a used 2021 Honda Ridgeline is priced between $24,249 to $35,644.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2020 Honda Ridgeline and the 2021 Honda Ridgeline both lose 42.3 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Honda Ridgeline is 8.1 out of 10. Honda Ridgeline is ranked 2 out of 7 Best Midsize Trucks based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Honda Ridgeline is 8.1 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2020 Honda Ridgeline and the 2021 Honda Ridgeline makes 280 horsepower. The Ridgeline is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 507 miles. The Ridgeline is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 468 miles. This gives the 2020 Honda Ridgeline the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2021 Honda Ridgeline. Both models use regular unleaded.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the 2020 Honda Ridgeline and the 2021 Honda Ridgeline are available in Crew Cab configuration. Both the 2020 Honda Ridgeline and the 2021 Honda Ridgeline offer a bed length of 64 inches.
Safety Ratings: The Honda Ridgeline has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
33900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
26885
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
21300 - 33900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
36490
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
28828
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
25070 - 36490
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
28239
Price Range:
22000 - 34089
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
27676
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
23531 - 31843
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
254
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
74585
# Good or Great Deals:
128
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
30095
Price Range:
24249 - 35644
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
29701
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
24303 - 33801
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
209
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
65223
# Good or Great Deals:
105
Honda Ridgeline Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Honda Ridgeline Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Honda Ridgeline
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
8.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
7.7 - 11.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.404
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Honda Ridgeline
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
9.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
8.7 - 12.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.404
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
15.893966862844682
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
1.0 - 15.9
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
15.854486331578336
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
2.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
1.5 - 15.9
Honda Ridgeline Rankings
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7 out of / 7Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
64 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
64 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2020 Honda Ridgeline Trim Levels
Black Edition, RTL, RTL-E, Sport
2021 Honda Ridgeline Trim Levels
Black Edition, RTL, RTL-E, 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:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 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:
1465 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
280 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
262 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5000 lbs
Max Payload:
1583 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:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 24 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
351 / 468 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
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
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
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
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
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
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
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:
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4242 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:
4436 lbs
Width:
78.6 inches
Height:
70.8 inches
Length:
210.2 inches
Wheelbase:
125.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.6 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:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/60R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Gray
Modern Steel Metallic
Silver
Lunar Silver Metallic
White
Platinum White Pearl
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Gray
Not available
Silver
Lunar Silver Metallic
White
Platinum White Pearl
Red
Radiant Red Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Interior Colors
Black
Black
