Chevrolet Colorado vs. Honda Ridgeline

When we compare the Chevrolet Colorado to the Honda Ridgeline, the Chevrolet Colorado has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. The Honda Ridgeline has the advantage in the areas of overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Colorado versus the Honda Ridgeline, the Chevrolet Colorado is a better car than the Honda Ridgeline.

Chevrolet Colorado versus Honda Ridgeline Pricing

A one- to five-year-old used Chevrolet Colorado ranges from $20,750 to $41,226 while a used Honda Ridgeline from the same model year range is priced between $28,571 to $39,997. For a new model, the Chevrolet Colorado's price is between $28,157 and $47,297, with the Honda Ridgeline priced between $42,413 and $49,070.

Chevrolet Colorado versus Honda Ridgeline Quality Rating

The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chevrolet Colorado is 8.0 out of 10 while the Honda Ridgeline's quality rating is 9.0 out of 10. This results in the Chevrolet Colorado being ranked 5 out of 11 Best Midsize Trucks and the Honda Ridgeline being ranked 1 out of 11. Out of 6 Best Midsize Trucks for the Money, the Chevrolet Colorado is ranked 6 and the Honda Ridgeline is ranked 1.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison

For engine performance, the Chevrolet Colorado’s base engine makes 200 horsepower, and the Honda Ridgeline base engine makes 280 horsepower. The Colorado is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 525 miles. The Ridgeline is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 468 miles. Both models use regular unleaded.

Hauling, Towing, and Off-Road Capabilities Comparison

The Chevrolet Colorado has the advantage of higher ground clearance, while the Honda Ridgeline has the advantage of higher towing capacity and payload capacity.

Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths

The Chevrolet Colorado is available in a Crew Cab or an Extended Cab configuration, and the Honda Ridgeline is available in a Crew Cab configuration. The Chevrolet Colorado offers bed lengths of 61.7 and 74 inches, and the Honda Ridgeline offers a bed length of 64 inches.

Safety Ratings Comparison

When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Honda Ridgeline has higher safety ratings than the Chevrolet Colorado, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.