2022 Honda Ridgeline vs. 2022 Toyota Tacoma
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2022 Honda Ridgeline and 2022 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 2022 Honda Ridgeline and the 2022 Toyota Tacoma.
When comparing the 2022 Honda Ridgeline's and the 2022 Toyota Tacoma's specifications and ratings, the 2022 Honda Ridgeline has the advantage in the areas of reliability, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. The 2022 Toyota Tacoma has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and resale value. The 2022 Honda Ridgeline and 2022 Toyota Tacoma have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the 2022 Honda Ridgeline's and the 2022 Toyota Tacoma's specifications and ratings, the 2022 Honda Ridgeline is a better car than the 2022 Toyota Tacoma.
Pricing: A used 2022 Honda Ridgeline ranges from $31,008 to $39,903 while a used 2022 Toyota Tacoma is priced between $27,695 to $44,897.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2022 Honda Ridgeline loses 37.8 percent of its value and the 2022 Toyota Tacoma loses 22.4 percent of its value. This means the 2022 Toyota Tacoma retains 15.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2022 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 2022 Honda Ridgeline’s base engine makes 280 horsepower, and the 2022 Toyota Tacoma base engine makes 159 horsepower. Both the Ridgeline and the Tacoma are rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 468 and 485 miles respectively. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are midsize trucks, the 2022 Honda Ridgeline has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The 2022 Toyota Tacoma has the advantage in the area of front leg room.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: The 2022 Honda Ridgeline is available in a Crew Cab configuration, and the 2022 Toyota Tacoma is available in a Crew Cab or an Extended Cab configuration. The 2022 Honda Ridgeline offers a bed length of 64 inches, and the 2022 Toyota Tacoma offers bed lengths of 60.5 and 73.7 inches.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2022 Honda Ridgeline has higher safety ratings than the 2022 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:
$38,140
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$29,976
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$25,900 - $38,140
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$26,448 - $43,272
Starting MSRP:
$27,150
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$29,976
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$25,900 - $38,140
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$35,743
Price Range:
$31,008 - $39,903
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$35,815
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$31,053 - $41,634
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
488
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
36,789
# Good or Great Deals:
212
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$36,355
Price Range:
$27,695 - $44,897
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$35,815
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$31,053 - $41,634
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2,666
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
38,678
# Good or Great Deals:
968
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 2022 Honda Ridgeline
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
11.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
11.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
10.2 - 12.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
78.4%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2022 Toyota Tacoma
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
12.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
11.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
10.2 - 12.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
79.8%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
12.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
5.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
1.7 - 12.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
5.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
1.7 - 12.6
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
2022 Honda Ridgeline Trim Levels
Black Edition, RTL, RTL-E, Sport
2022 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
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 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):
0.063 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5000 lbs
Max Payload:
1583 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
159 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
180 foot-lbs @ 3800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.041 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Max Payload:
1685 lbs
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
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
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
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
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
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
Wifi:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Available
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
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
Wifi:
Standard
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:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
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:
85.6 cubic feet
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3915 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
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Gray
Sonic Gray Pearl
Red
Radiant Red Metallic II
Silver
Lunar Silver Metallic
White
Platinum White Pearl
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Red
Barcelona Red Metallic
Silver
Celestial Silver Metallic
White
White
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Gray
Cement Gray
