Ford Ranger vs Honda Ridgeline
The Ford Ranger is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 23 mpg combined versus 22 mpg for the Honda Ridgeline, a 1 mpg advantage and costs about $150 less per year to fuel.
Across 4 measured categories, the Ford Ranger leads in 4. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2019–2026
Ford Ranger
Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD · 32 configurations
2017–2026
Honda Ridgeline
Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD · 17 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Ford Ranger | Honda Ridgeline |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 23 mpg ✓ | 22 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 21 mpg ✓ | 19 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 26 mpg | 26 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $2,650 ✓ | $2,800 |
| Lowest CO2 output | 380 g/mi ✓ | 407 g/mi |
| Engines offered | SIDI & PFI, SIDI, SIDI & PFI; with Stop-start, SIDI; with Stop-start | SIDI |
| Transmissions | Automatic (S10) | Automatic (S9), Automatic 6-spd |
| Drivetrains | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Regular | Regular |
| EPA class | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| Years covered | 2019–2026 | 2017–2026 |
| Configurations on record | 32 | 17 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Ranger vs Ridgeline: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Ford Ranger or the Honda Ridgeline?
The Ford Ranger is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 23 mpg combined versus 22 mpg for the Honda Ridgeline, a 1 mpg advantage and costs about $150 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Ford Ranger runs about $2,650 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $2,800 for the Honda Ridgeline — a difference of roughly $150 per year.
What engines do the Ranger and Ridgeline offer?
Ford Ranger: SIDI & PFI, SIDI, SIDI & PFI; with Stop-start, SIDI; with Stop-start. Honda Ridgeline: SIDI.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Ford Ranger and the Honda Ridgeline as Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD, so they compete directly.
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