Nissan Titan vs Honda Ridgeline
The Honda Ridgeline is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 22 mpg combined versus 18 mpg for the Nissan Titan, a 4 mpg advantage and costs about $600 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the Honda Ridgeline leads in 5. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2024
Nissan Titan
Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD · 28 configurations
2017–2026
Honda Ridgeline
Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD · 17 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Nissan Titan | Honda Ridgeline |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 18 mpg | 22 mpg ✓ |
| Best city MPG | 16 mpg | 19 mpg ✓ |
| Best highway MPG | 22 mpg | 26 mpg ✓ |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $3,400 | $2,800 ✓ |
| Lowest CO2 output | 490 g/mi | 407 g/mi ✓ |
| Engines offered | SIDI, 5.6, FFV | SIDI |
| Transmissions | Automatic (S9), Automatic (S7), Automatic 5-spd | Automatic (S9), Automatic 6-spd |
| Drivetrains | Rear-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Premium, Regular, Gasoline or E85 | Regular |
| EPA class | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| Years covered | 2015–2024 | 2017–2026 |
| Configurations on record | 28 | 17 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Titan vs Ridgeline: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Nissan Titan or the Honda Ridgeline?
The Honda Ridgeline is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 22 mpg combined versus 18 mpg for the Nissan Titan, a 4 mpg advantage and costs about $600 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Honda Ridgeline runs about $2,800 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $3,400 for the Nissan Titan — a difference of roughly $600 per year.
What engines do the Titan and Ridgeline offer?
Nissan Titan: SIDI, 5.6, FFV. Honda Ridgeline: SIDI.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Nissan Titan and the Honda Ridgeline as Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD, so they compete directly.
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