Head-to-head
2025 Honda Ridgeline vs 2025 Ram 1500
The Honda Ridgeline wins clearly, 93.3 to 72, on tech & comfort, safety. The Ram 1500 is ahead on space & cargo and fuel & range.
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2025 Honda Ridgeline
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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The 2025 Ram 1500 is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large pickup truck with 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the 1500 HFE 2WD, is E…
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Verdict · default weights
2025 Honda Ridgeline
Clear winThe Honda Ridgeline wins clearly, 93.3 to 72, on tech & comfort, safety. The Ram 1500 is ahead on space & cargo and fuel & range.
Tech & comfort 2025 Honda Ridgeline leads by 87.5
Safety 2025 Honda Ridgeline leads by 27.6
Space & cargo 2025 Ram 1500 leads by 16.7
| Category · weight | 2025 Honda Ridgelineoverall 93.3 | 2025 Ram 1500overall 72 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 90.8 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 95.1 | 67.5 | |||||||||||||||
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 & cargow 2 | 83.3 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 93.4 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 12.5 | |||||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | |||||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Overall | 93.3 | 72 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Honda Ridgeline: base trim Sport AWD · Ram 1500: base trim Tradesman 4X2. 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 Honda Ridgeline wins
- It lists 25 standard driver-assist features against 5.
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (105 against 371 filed with NHTSA).
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (36 points against 4.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
Where the 2025 Ram 1500 answers
- It seats 6 against 5.
- It costs $300 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($2,900 against $3,200).
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
49 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Honda RidgelineSport AWD | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 6 | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 3,471 cc | 3,604 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.5L V6 SOHC i-VTEC 24-Valve | 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 eTorque, 60-degree gasoline V-6 with VVT, liquid-cooled |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless |
| Valve configuration | SOHC | DOHC |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 280 hp | 305 hp |
| Torque | 262 lb-ft | 271 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 18 mpg | 20 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 21 mpg | 22 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 24 mpg | 25 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 4.33 | 3.21, 3.55 |
| Transmission speeds | 9 | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 7.6 in | 7.8 in |
| Overall height | 70.8 in | 77.5 in |
| Overall length | 210 in | 228 in |
| Overall width | 78.6 in | 81.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 125 in | 141 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 33.9 cu-ft | — |
| Total interior volume | 110 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 6 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 40.1 in | 40.9 in |
| Second-row headroom | 38.8 in | — |
| Third-row headroom | — | 39.2 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 40.9 in | 40.9 in |
| Second-row legroom | 36.7 in | — |
| Third-row legroom | — | 35.3 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,420 lbs | — |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,420 lbs | — |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6,019 lbs | — |
| Payload capacity | 1,583 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson Strut | Upper and lower A-arms, twin-tube shock absorbers and stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-Link | Five-link with track bar, stabilizer bar, twin-tube shock absorbers, solid axle |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion | Electric power steering |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 21.7 ft | 45.1 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 320 mm | 378 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | vented disc, 2-piston pin-slider caliper with ABS |
| Rear brake diameter | 330 mm | 375 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | disc, single-piston pin-slider caliper with ABS |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 20 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | — |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 245/60R18 105H | 275/55R20 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 19.5 gal | 26 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | HondaLink | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 62 in | 66 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 61.5 in | — |
| Third-row shoulder room | — | 65.7 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
137 features · differences first, then sharedSafety30 differ · 31 listed
| Feature | Honda RidgelineSport AWD | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | std | — |
| Advanced Front Airbags | std | — |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | std | — |
| Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) | 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 | — |
| Active Lane Management | — | std |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | — | std |
| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) | std | — |
| Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure | std | — |
| Advanced Safety Group | — | opt |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | std | — |
| Auto High-Beam Headlights | std | — |
| Blind Spot Information System (BSI) | std | — |
| Blind-spot Monitoring with trailer coverage and Rear Cross Path detection | — | std |
| Brake Assist | std | — |
| Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) | std | — |
| Cross Traffic Monitor (CTM) | 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 | — |
| ParkSense front and rear park assist with automatic reverse stop | — | std |
| Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM) | std | — |
| Security System with Remote Entry | std | — |
| Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor | std | — |
| Trailer Reverse Steering Control | — | opt |
| Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control | std | — |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist and Location and Pressure Indicators | std | — |
| ParkView rear backup camera with dynamic gridlines and center lines | std | std |
Infotainment16 differ · 16 listed
| Feature | Honda RidgelineSport AWD | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Base — six-speaker sound system | — | std |
| Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® | std | — |
| Bluetooth® Streaming Audio | std | — |
| HondaLink® | std | — |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC) | std | — |
| Uconnect 12-in. Radio | — | opt |
| Uconnect 8.4 AM/FM/Bluetooth/SiriusXM Radio | — | 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 | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control System with Humidity Control and Air Filtration | std | — |
| Rear-Seat Heater Ducts | std | — |
Seating5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Honda RidgelineSport AWD | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 8-way Power Driver Seat | — | opt |
| Heated front seats and steering wheel | — | opt |
| 2-way Power Driver Lumbar | — | opt |
| 5-Person Seating Capacity | std | — |
| 60 / 40 Split Lift-Up Rear Seat with Underseat Storage | std | — |
Interior11 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Honda RidgelineSport AWD | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Heated front seats and steering wheel | — | opt |
| 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 | — |
Exterior20 differ · 20 listed
| Feature | Honda RidgelineSport AWD | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 4x4 Off-road Group (standard on Rebel models) | — | opt |
| All-Season Tires: 245 / 60 R18 105H | std | — |
| Compact Spare Tire: T165 / 90 R17 105M | std | — |
| Crew Cab 5-ft. 7-in. box — 144.5-in. wheelbase | — | opt |
| Crew Cab 6-ft. 4-in. box — 153.5-in. wheelbase | — | opt |
| 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 | — |
| Low Sport Package | — | opt |
| Night Edition Package | — | opt |
| Power Side Mirrors | std | — |
| Protection Group (4x4 models only) | — | opt |
| Quad Cab 6-ft. 4-in. box — 140.5-in. wheelbase | — | 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 | — |
Powertrain31 differ · 31 listed
| Feature | Honda RidgelineSport AWD | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Variable Torque Management™ (i-VTM4®) AWD System | std | — |
| Intelligent Traction Management | std | — |
| 26-gallon fuel tank | — | std |
| 3.0-liter Twin Turbo, Standard Output (SST), eight-speed automatic transmission | — | opt |
| 3.21 axle ratio | — | std |
| 3.55 axle ratio | — | opt |
| 3.6-liter V-6 Pentastar eTorque, eight-speed automatic transmission | — | std |
| 3.92 axle ratio | — | opt |
| 33-gallon fuel tank | — | opt |
| 4x2 | — | std |
| 4x4 | — | opt |
| 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 | — |
| Anti-spin differential (electronic locking and anti-spin are mutually exclusive) | — | opt |
| CARB Emissions Rating: LEV3-ULEV70 | std | — |
| Direct Fuel Injection | std | — |
| Displacement (cc): 3,471 | std | — |
| Eco Assist™ System | std | — |
| Electronic part-time transfer case | — | std |
| Electronic-locking differential | — | opt |
| 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 | — |
| Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®) | std | — |
Chassis5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Honda RidgelineSport AWD | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS) | 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 | — |
| Unit-Body Construction | std | — |
Cargo7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Honda RidgelineSport AWD | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated Class III Trailer Hitch with 7-Pin Connector | std | — |
| Bed Utility Group | — | opt |
| Heavy-Duty Truck Bed Tie-Down Cleats (8) | std | — |
| In-Bed Trunk® | std | — |
| Integrated electronic trailer brake controller (requires Class IV trailer hitch; included with Trailer-tow Group) | — | opt |
| Trailer Technology Package | — | opt |
| Trailer-tow Group | — | opt |
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
Ram 1500
Safety Signal 64 D
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 8
Owner complaints 371 · 9 crashes · 3 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (193), Engine (82), Forward Collision Avoidance (75)
Top recalls
- high Seat Belts 26V495000 · 1,271,294 vehicles
- high Electrical System 26V225000 · 65,348 vehicles
- high Electrical System 26V059000 · 456,287 vehicles
- high Exterior Lighting 24V942000 · 53 vehicles
- high Wheels 24V794000 · 33,777 vehicles
- moderate Back Over Prevention 26V560000 · 239,130 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Honda RidgelineSport AWD | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 4 trims | — 12 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Ridgeline AWD | 1500 HFE 2WD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 21 | 23 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,200 | $2,900 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Honda Ridgeline or the 2025 Ram 1500?
The Honda Ridgeline wins clearly, 93.3 to 72, on tech & comfort, safety. The Ram 1500 is ahead on space & cargo and fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Honda Ridgeline scores 93.3 and the 2025 Ram 1500 72. 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 Ram 1500?
2025 Honda Ridgeline: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 2 recalls. 2025 Ram 1500: 5 NHTSA stars, grade D, 8 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 Ram 1500?
Where the 2025 Honda Ridgeline wins: it lists 25 standard driver-assist features against 5, has drawn fewer owner complaints (105 against 371 filed with NHTSA), and lists more comfort and tech equipment (36 points against 4.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½). Where the 2025 Ram 1500 answers: it seats 6 against 5 and costs $300 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($2,900 against $3,200). What they share: 5 NHTSA stars.