Honda Ridgeline vs. Dodge Ram 1500
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Honda Ridgeline and Dodge Ram 1500 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 Honda Ridgeline and the Dodge Ram 1500.
In comparing the Honda Ridgeline's and the Dodge Ram 1500's specifications and ratings, the Honda Ridgeline has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. The Dodge Ram 1500 has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. Based on this comparison of the Honda Ridgeline's and the Dodge Ram 1500's specifications and ratings, the Honda Ridgeline is a better car than the Dodge Ram 1500.
Pricing: A used 2010 Honda Ridgeline ranges from $7,513 to $18,572 while a used 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 is priced between $7,494 to $18,007.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Honda Ridgeline’s base engine makes 250 horsepower, and the Dodge Ram 1500 base engine makes 215 horsepower. The Ridgeline is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 440 miles. The Ram 1500 is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 520 miles.This gives the Honda Ridgeline the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Dodge Ram 1500 the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Honda Ridgeline has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room. The Dodge Ram 1500 has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room and front leg room.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: The Honda Ridgeline is available in a Crew Cab configuration, and the Dodge Ram 1500 is available in a Crew Cab, Extended Cab,or a Regular Cab configuration. The Honda Ridgeline offers a bed length of 60 inches, and the Dodge Ram 1500 offers bed lengths of 67.4, 76.3, 98.3 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:
$28,450
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$19,357
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$15,345 - $28,450
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$20,610
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$24,159
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$20,610 - $35,725
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$12,827
Price Range:
$7,513 - $18,572
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$12,603
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$11,298 - $16,127
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
29
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
166,563
# Good or Great Deals:
10
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$12,566
Price Range:
$7,494 - $18,007
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$13,139
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$12,360 - $16,086
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
137
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
148,208
# Good or Great Deals:
42
Honda Ridgeline Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.2 / 10
Reliability:
9.3 / 10
Retained Value:
8.2 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Dodge Ram 1500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda Ridgeline
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Dodge Ram 1500
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
15
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
5.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
1.9 - 15
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
0.9 - 12.5
Honda Ridgeline Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
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7 out of / 7Dodge Ram 1500 Rankings
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab, Regular Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
60 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
67.4 inches, 76.3 inches, 98.3 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Honda Ridgeline Trim Levels
RT, RTL, RTL w/Navi, RTS
Dodge Ram 1500 Trim Levels
Laramie, R/T Sport, SLT, SLT Sport, ST, TRX Off Road, TRX4 Off Road
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
250 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque:
247 foot-lbs @ 4300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.056 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Max Payload:
1546 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
215 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
235 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.048 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
3800 lbs
Max Payload:
1480 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 20 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
330 / 440 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 20 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
364 / 520 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
63.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
62.6 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
112.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
63.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4504 lbs
Width:
77.8 inches
Height:
70.3 inches
Length:
207 inches
Wheelbase:
122 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4525 lbs
Width:
79.4 inches
Height:
74.6 inches
Length:
209 inches
Wheelbase:
120.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
245/65R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P265/70R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Blue
Bali Blue Pearl
Gray
Polished Metal Metallic
Red
Dark Cherry Pearl
Silver
Alabaster Silver Metallic
White
Taffeta White
Brown
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Blue
Deep Water Blue Pearl Coat
Gray
Light Graystone Pearl Coat / Mineral Gray Metallic Clear Coat
Red
Flame Red Clear Coat / Inferno Red Crystal Pearl Coat
Silver
Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Brown
Austin Tan Pearl Coat / Rugged Brown Pearl Coat
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Black
Black
Gray
Grey
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Not available
Gray
Dark Slate/Medium Graystone
