Head-to-head
2025 GMC Sierra vs 2025 Honda Ridgeline
The GMC Sierra wins clearly, 91.1 to 72.7, on fuel & range, performance. The Honda Ridgeline is ahead on safety.
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2025 GMC Sierra
The 2025 GMC Sierra is sold in the U.S. as an electric, gas and diesel large pickup truck with 25 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Sierr…
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The 2025 Honda Ridgeline is sold in the U.S. as a gas large pickup truck with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Ridgeline AWD, is EPA-…
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Verdict · default weights
2025 GMC Sierra
Clear winThe GMC Sierra wins clearly, 91.1 to 72.7, on fuel & range, performance. The Honda Ridgeline is ahead on safety.
Fuel & range 2025 GMC Sierra leads by 64.1
Safety 2025 Honda Ridgeline leads by 15.1
Performance 2025 GMC Sierra leads by 17.1
| Category · weight | 2025 Honda Ridgelineoverall 72.7 | 2025 GMC Sierraoverall 91.1 | |||||||||||||||
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| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 35.9 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 95.1 | 80 | |||||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||||||||
| Space & cargonot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 82.9 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Overall | 72.7 | 91.1 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 3 of 7 categories compared
Honda Ridgeline: base trim Sport AWD · GMC Sierra: base trim Pro 2WD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2025 GMC Sierra wins
- It is rated 64 combined against 21 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $2,000 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,200 against $3,200).
- It turns out 430 lb-ft of torque against 262.
Where the 2025 Honda Ridgeline answers
- It lists 25 standard driver-assist features against 2.
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (105 against 136 filed with NHTSA).
What they share
- 5 NHTSA stars.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
47 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Honda RidgelineSport AWD | GMC SierraPro 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 6 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 3,471 cc | 2,700 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.5L V6 SOHC i-VTEC 24-Valve | 2.7L Turbo DOHC VVT DI with Active Fuel Management |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | SOHC | Dual-overhead camshafts, four-valves per cylinder |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 280 hp | 310 hp |
| Torque | 262 lb-ft | 430 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 18 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 21 mpg | — |
| MPG (highway) | 24 mpg | 22 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 4.33 | 3.42 |
| Transmission speeds | 9 | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 7.6 in | 7.9 in |
| Overall height | 70.8 in | 75.7 in |
| Overall length | 210 in | 211 in |
| Overall width | 78.6 in | 81.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 125 in | 127 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 33.9 cu-ft | — |
| Total interior volume | 110 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | — |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 40.1 in | 43.1 in |
| Second-row headroom | 38.8 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 40.9 in | 44.5 in |
| Second-row legroom | 36.7 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,420 lbs | 4,500 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,420 lbs | 4,410 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6,019 lbs | 6,800 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 1,583 lbs | 2,260 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson Strut | Independent coil-over-shock with twin-tube shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-Link | Solid axle with semi-elliptic, variable-rate, two-stage multileaf springs, splayed twin-tube shock absorbers |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion | Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 21.7 ft | — |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 320 mm | 330 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | Vented disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 330 mm | 345 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | Vented disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | steel |
| Wheel width | — | 8 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 245/60R18 105H | P255/70R17 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 19.5 gal | 28.3 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | — |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | HondaLink | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 62 in | 66 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 61.5 in | — |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
112 features · differences first, then sharedSafety25 differ · 26 listed
| Feature | Honda RidgelineSport AWD | GMC SierraPro 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | std | — |
| Advanced Front Airbags | std | — |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | std | — |
| Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) | std | — |
| Multi View Rearview Camera with Dynamic Guidelines | std | — |
| Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor | std | — |
| SmartVent® Front Side Airbags | std | — |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH): Lower Anchors (2nd-Row All), Tether Anchors (2nd-Row All) | std | — |
| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) | std | — |
| Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure | std | — |
| Auto High-Beam Headlights | std | — |
| Blind Spot Information System (BSI) | std | — |
| Brake Assist | std | — |
| Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) | std | — |
| Cross Traffic Monitor (CTM) | std | — |
| Cruise Control (standard on Pro trim) | — | std |
| Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer | std | — |
| Driver's and Front Passenger's Seat-Belt Reminder | std | — |
| Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) | std | — |
| Hill Start Assist | std | — |
| Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM) | std | — |
| Security System with Remote Entry | std | — |
| Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor | std | — |
| Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control | std | — |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist and Location and Pressure Indicators | std | — |
| Four-wheel disc with electro-hydraulic power assist and ABS | std | std |
Infotainment13 differ · 13 listed
| Feature | Honda RidgelineSport AWD | GMC SierraPro 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| 215-Watt Audio System with 7 Speakers, including Subwoofer | std | — |
| 7-Inch Meter Display | std | — |
| 9-Inch Color Touchscreen | std | — |
| 9-Speed Automatic Transmission (9AT) with Shift-By-Wire (SBW) and Paddle Shifters | std | — |
| Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® | std | — |
| Bluetooth® Streaming Audio | std | — |
| HondaLink® | std | — |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC) | std | — |
| USB-A 2.5A Data Port - Front Console (1 Port) | std | — |
| USB-C 3.0A Charging Port - Front Console (1 Port) | std | — |
| Wireless Android Auto™ Compatibility | std | — |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay® Compatibility | std | — |
| Wireless Phone Charger (Qi) | std | — |
Convenience9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Honda RidgelineSport AWD | GMC SierraPro 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Key Fob Activated Remote Engine Start | std | — |
| Push Button Start | std | — |
| Capless Fuel Filler | std | — |
| One-Touch Turn Indicators | std | — |
| Power Door and Tailgate Locks | std | — |
| Power Windows with Auto-Up / Down Driver's and Front Passenger's Window | std | — |
| Remote Fuel Filler Door Release | std | — |
| Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock® | std | — |
| 12-Volt Power Outlets (Front & 2nd Row) | std | — |
Climate2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Honda RidgelineSport AWD | GMC SierraPro 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control System with Humidity Control and Air Filtration | std | — |
| Rear-Seat Heater Ducts | std | — |
Seating2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Honda RidgelineSport AWD | GMC SierraPro 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Person Seating Capacity | std | — |
| 60 / 40 Split Lift-Up Rear Seat with Underseat Storage | std | — |
Interior10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Honda RidgelineSport AWD | GMC SierraPro 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Active Noise Cancellation™ (ANC) | std | — |
| Beverage Holders (Front and Rear) | std | — |
| Driver's and Front Passenger's Seatback Pockets | std | — |
| Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls | std | — |
| Lockable Glove Compartment | std | — |
| Multi-Functional Center Console Storage | std | — |
| Sunglasses Holder | std | — |
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column | std | — |
| Floor Mats | std | — |
| Sliding Sunvisor Vanity (Driver & Passenger) | std | — |
Exterior13 differ · 13 listed
| Feature | Honda RidgelineSport AWD | GMC SierraPro 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| All-Season Tires: 245 / 60 R18 105H | std | — |
| Compact Spare Tire: T165 / 90 R17 105M | std | — |
| Dual Chrome Exhaust Finisher | std | — |
| Dual-Action Tailgate | std | — |
| Fin-Type Roof-Mounted Antenna | std | — |
| LED Brake Lights | std | — |
| LED Fog Lights | std | — |
| LED Low-Beam Headlights with Auto-On / Off | std | — |
| Power Side Mirrors | std | — |
| Truck-Bed Lights | std | — |
| Wheels: 18 in Shark Gray Alloys / 18 in Pewter Gray Machine-Finished Alloys / TrailSport 18 in Pewter Gray Alloys / 18 in Berlina Black Alloys | std | — |
| Rear Privacy Glass | std | — |
| Rear-Window Defroster with Timer | std | — |
Powertrain25 differ · 25 listed
| Feature | Honda RidgelineSport AWD | GMC SierraPro 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Variable Torque Management™ (i-VTM4®) AWD System | std | — |
| Intelligent Traction Management | std | — |
| 10-speed automatic transmission (3.0L, 5.3L and 6.2L) | — | std |
| 2.7L Turbo DOHC VVT DI with Active Fuel Management – 310 hp / 430 lb.-ft. torque | — | std |
| 3.0L DOHC I-6 Turbo-Diesel – 305 hp / 495 lb.-ft. torque | — | opt |
| 5.3L V-8 VVT DI with Dynamic Fuel Management – 355 hp / 383 lb.-ft. torque | — | std |
| 8-speed automatic transmission (2.7L) | — | std |
| 9-Speed Automatic Transmission (9AT) with Shift-By-Wire (SBW) and Paddle Shifters | std | — |
| 9-Speed Automatic Transmission (9AT) with Shift-By-Wire (SBW) and Paddle Shifters | std | — |
| Active Control Engine Mount System (ACM) | std | — |
| CARB Emissions Rating: LEV3-ULEV70 | std | — |
| Direct Fuel Injection | std | — |
| Displacement (cc): 3,471 | std | — |
| Eco Assist™ System | std | — |
| Engine Type: V6 | std | — |
| EPA MPG Ratings* (City / Hwy / Combined) | std | — |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (U.S. gal): 19.5 | std | — |
| Heavy-Duty Transmission Cooler | std | — |
| High-Capacity Radiator with High-Power Fans (2) | std | — |
| Horsepower (SAE net @ rpm): 280 @ 6,000 | std | — |
| Idle-Stop | std | — |
| Recommended Fuel: Regular Unleaded | std | — |
| Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm): 262 @ 4,700 | std | — |
| Two-speed transfer case or Autotrac automatic transfer case with 4WD (depending on model) | — | opt |
| Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®) | std | — |
Chassis9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Honda RidgelineSport AWD | GMC SierraPro 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering | — | std |
| Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS) | std | — |
| Independent coil-over-shock front suspension with twin-tube shock absorbers; Rancho shocks on AT4; Multimatic DSSV dampers on AT4X; Adaptive Ride Control available on Denali | — | std |
| MacPherson Strut Front Suspension | std | — |
| Multi-Link Rear Suspension | std | — |
| Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc / Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in.): 12.6 / 13.0 | std | — |
| Solid axle rear suspension with semi-elliptic, variable-rate, two-stage multileaf springs, splayed twin-tube shock absorbers; Rancho shocks on AT4; Multimatic DSSV dampers on AT4X; Adaptive Ride Control available on Denali | — | std |
| Unit-Body Construction | std | — |
| Vented front and rear Duralife™ brake rotors (13 x 1.18 in. front / 13.6 x 0.79 in. rear) | — | std |
Cargo3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Honda RidgelineSport AWD | GMC SierraPro 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated Class III Trailer Hitch with 7-Pin Connector | std | — |
| Heavy-Duty Truck Bed Tie-Down Cleats (8) | std | — |
| In-Bed Trunk® | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPHonda Ridgeline
Safety Signal 87 B
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 2
Owner complaints 105 · 2 crashes · 1 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (30), Exterior Lighting (28), Engine (27)
Top recalls
- high Air Bags 26V332000 · 98,892 vehicles
- moderate Back Over Prevention 24V321000 · 187,290 vehicles
GMC Sierra
Safety Signal 85 B
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 2
Owner complaints 136 · 4 crashes · 1 fires
Most complained about Engine (64), Power Train (30), Electrical System (28)
Top recalls
- high Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 25V876000 · 86 vehicles
- high Seats 25V015000 · 5 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Honda RidgelineSport AWD | GMC SierraPro 2WD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 4 trims | — 11 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | BEV, GAS, Diesel |
| EPA configuration compared | Ridgeline AWD | Sierra EV |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 21 | 64 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,200 | $1,200 |
| EV range | — | 390 mi |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Honda Ridgeline or the 2025 GMC Sierra?
The GMC Sierra wins clearly, 91.1 to 72.7, on fuel & range, performance. The Honda Ridgeline is ahead on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 GMC Sierra scores 91.1 and the 2025 Honda Ridgeline 72.7. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 Honda Ridgeline or the 2025 GMC Sierra?
2025 Honda Ridgeline: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 2 recalls. 2025 GMC Sierra: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 2 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2025 Honda Ridgeline and the 2025 GMC Sierra?
Where the 2025 GMC Sierra wins: it is rated 64 combined against 21 (EPA mpg or MPGe), costs $2,000 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,200 against $3,200), and turns out 430 lb-ft of torque against 262. Where the 2025 Honda Ridgeline answers: it lists 25 standard driver-assist features against 2 and has drawn fewer owner complaints (105 against 136 filed with NHTSA). What they share: 5 NHTSA stars.