Honda Ridgeline vs. Hyundai Santa Cruz
In comparing the Honda Ridgeline to the Hyundai Santa Cruz, the Honda Ridgeline has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Hyundai Santa Cruz has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Honda Ridgeline versus the Hyundai Santa Cruz, the Hyundai Santa Cruz is a better car than the Honda Ridgeline.
Honda Ridgeline versus Hyundai Santa Cruz Pricing
For a new model, the Honda Ridgeline's price is between $42,413 and $49,070, with the Hyundai Santa Cruz priced between $29,514 and $43,143.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the Honda Ridgeline’s base engine makes 280 horsepower, and the Hyundai Santa Cruz base engine makes 191 horsepower. The Ridgeline is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 468 miles. The Santa Cruz is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 460 miles. Both models use regular unleaded.
Hauling, Towing, and Off-Road Capabilities Comparison
The Honda Ridgeline has the advantage of higher towing capacity, while the Hyundai Santa Cruz has the advantage of higher ground clearance and payload capacity.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths
The Honda Ridgeline is available in a Crew Cab configuration, and the Hyundai Santa Cruz is available in a Crew Cab configuration. The Honda Ridgeline offers a bed length of 64 inches, and the Hyundai Santa Cruz offers a bed length of 52.1 inches.
Safety Ratings Comparison
The Honda Ridgeline has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
$42,413 - $49,070
Used Asking Price:
$28,571 - $39,997
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
23.6%
Pricing
New Asking Price:
$29,514 - $43,143
Used Asking Price:
-
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
35.2%
iSeeCars Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.0 / 10
Reliability:
8.6 / 10
Retained Value:
8.4 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Rankings
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Summary 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
Not yet available
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
Not yet available
Available 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)
52.1 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Trim Levels
Sport, RTL, RTL-E, Black Edition
Trim Levels
SE, SEL, Night, SEL Premium, Limited
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:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
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 Specifications
Horsepower:
191 hp @ 6100 rpm
Torque:
181 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.052 hp per pound
Towing Capacity:
Not yet available
Max Payload :
1748 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:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 26 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
389 / 460 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Heated Seats:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Standard/Optional Features
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
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:
40.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.1 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
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:
3708 lbs
Width:
75 inches
Height:
66.7 inches
Length:
195.7 inches
Wheelbase:
118.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.6 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted alloy
Tire Size:
245/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
alloy
Tire Size:
245/60R18
