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2020 Honda Ridgeline FWD vs 2020 RAM 1500 2WD

The 2020 RAM 1500 2WD uses less fuel: 9.1 against 10.7 l/100km, about 15% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2020 Honda Ridgeline FWD costs about $2,278 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year, because the 2020 RAM 1500 2WD requires premium fuel. The 2020 Honda Ridgeline FWD has fewer NHTSA recalls (9 against 14). Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

Level on the measurable figures compared below. 20 specifications compared.

Honda2020 Honda Ridgeline FWDFull specifications →vsRAM2020 RAM 1500 2WDFull specifications →

Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2020 Honda Ridgeline FWD10.7 l/100km
2020 RAM 1500 2WD9.1 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2020 Honda Ridgeline FWD252.9 g/km
2020 RAM 1500 2WD242.3 g/km
Kerb weight
2020 Honda Ridgeline FWD2,015 kg
2020 RAM 1500 2WD2,308 kg
NHTSA recalls
2020 Honda Ridgeline FWD9
2020 RAM 1500 2WD14
Owner complaints
2020 Honda Ridgeline FWD169
2020 RAM 1500 2WD628
NCAP overall rating
2020 Honda Ridgeline FWD5
2020 RAM 1500 2WD5

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The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2020 Honda Ridgeline FWD2020 RAM 1500 2WD
CO2252.9 g/km242.3 g/km
Combined10.7 l/100km9.1 l/100km
Complaints169628
Recall campaigns914
Cylinders66
Displacement3,500 cc5,700 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Emission standardL3ULEV125L3ULEV125
Extra-urban9.1 l/100km7.3 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineDiesel
Gears98
Gross weight2,730.2 kg3,220.5 kg
Height1,800 mm1,970 mm
Kerb weight2,015 kg2,308 kg
Length5,330 mm5,820 mm
NCAP overall55
TransmissionAutomatic (S9)Automatic 8-spd
Urban12.4 l/100km10.7 l/100km
Wheelbase3,180 mm3,570 mm
Width2,000 mm2,020 mm

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How this comparison works

Only genuine rivals are compared: same model year, same EPA size class, same drivetrain, similar weight and power, and both mainstream or both premium brands. Figures come from FuelEconomy.gov, EPA and NHTSA; fuel costs use current US prices from the Energy Information Administration.

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