The Honda Ridgeline gets an able performing 3.5-liter V6 engine matted to a 9-speed automatic transmission which is capable to churn out a total horsepower of 280 hp @ 6000 RPM and a torque of 262 lb-ft @ 4700 RPM. It comes equipped with the i-VTM4 all-wheel drivetrain which uses intelligent traction management to distribute power accordingly to each wheel based on the terrain. The Ridgeline is capable to tow around 5000 pounds and has an integrated hitch with 7 pins as standard across all trim. The Ridgeline can accelerate from 0-60 in 7.2 seconds and can do the quarter mile in 15.6 seconds. It has a registered top speed of 130 MPH.
Model
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2023 Honda Ridgeline Crew Cab
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2023 Ford Ranger SuperCrew
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2022 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab
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2022 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab
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MSRP
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$38,800
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$25,980
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$28,690
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$27,150
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Engine
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3.5-liter V6
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2.3-liter turbocharged inline-4
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3.8-liter V6
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2.7-liter inline-4
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Drivetrain
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AWD
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RWD
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RWD
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RWD
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Transmission
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9-speed automatic
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10-speed automatic
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9-speed automatic
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6-speed automatic
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Power
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280 hp @ 6000 RPM
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270 hp @ 5500 RPM
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310 hp @ 6400 RPM
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159 hp @ 5200 RPM
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Torque
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262 lb-ft @ 4700 RPM
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310 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM
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281 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM
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180 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM
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0-60 MPH (sec)
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7.2 seconds
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6.1 seconds
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7.2 seconds
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9.8 seconds
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Quarter-Mile (sec)
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15.6 seconds
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14.7 seconds
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15.6 seconds
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17.0 seconds
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Top Speed (MPH)
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130 MPH
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N/A
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120 MPH
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116 MPH
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According to our comparison the Nissan Frontier gets the biggest engine at 3.8 litre V6 engine which churns out the best in class power output of 310 HP @ 6400 RPM followed by the Ridgeline, Ford Ranger, and Tacoma. The torque output is superior on the Ford Ranger at 310 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM followed by the Frontier, Ridgeline, and the Tacoma. The Ford Ranger has the quickest acceleration with 0- 60 time of 6.1 seconds and the quarter mile at 14.7 seconds. It is followed by a tie by Frontier and the Ridgeline at 7.2 and 15, 6 seconds time for 0-6- and quarter mile mark respectively. The Ridgeline has the best recorded top speed at 130 MPH.
2023 Honda Ridgeline Crew Cab Ride and Handling
The Honda Ridgeline’s handling is as crisp as other sedans offered by Honda and doesn’t feel like driving a pickup truck. The intelligent traction management allows for a perfect drive in all difficult and tricky road conditions. The independent suspension also adds to the handling by ensuring smooth driving on normal and rough roads. The seating on offer is also quite comfortable offering enough room inside the cabin. Overall we are very much pleased with the ride quality and handling on offer by the Ridgeline.
2023 Honda Ridgeline Crew Cab Braking Performance
The braking performance of the Ridgeline is adequate enough and offers ample stopping power. The Ridgeline gets 12.6-inch rotors at the front and a 13-inch rotor at the rear. It also gets a collision mitigation braking system which with the help of RADAR and a camera system detects other vehicles and pedestrians in front. Depending upon the situation either it gives a visual or audio alert and if necessary even electronically applies the brake to avoid a collision. ABS comes as standard on the Ridgeline. All this adds to the overall braking performance of the Ridgeline.
Model
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2023 Honda Ridgeline Crew Cab
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2023 Ford Ranger SuperCrew
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2022 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab
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2022 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab
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Brake Rotors (front) (in)
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12.6
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12.2
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11.1
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10.8
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Brake Rotors (rear) (in)
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13
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12.1
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11.3
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10
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Curb Weight (lbs)
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4436
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4232
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4473
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4040
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60-0 (-ft)
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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With regards to the braking performance among the competitors, the Ridgeline has the biggest rotors at the front followed by the Ranger, the Frontier, and the Tacoma. Ridgeline also gets the biggest rotors at the rear at 13inch and follows a similar sequence. Overall the braking performance on the Ford Ranger is the best in the segment taking into consideration the rotor size and the curb weight, This is followed by the Ridgeline followed by the Tacoma, and the Frontier. All pickups offer decent braking power.