GMC Canyon vs Honda Ridgeline
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Honda Ridgeline
Overview
| Spec | GMC CanyonElevation | Honda RidgelineSport |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Elevation | Sport |
| Body style | Truck (Crew Cab) | Truck (Crew Cab) |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | GMC CanyonElevation | Honda RidgelineSport |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $38,900 (best) | $40,595 |
| Lowest listing price | $47,910 | $41,980 (best) |
| Median listing price | $47,910 | $43,214 (best) |
| Highest listing price | $47,910 (best) | $48,494 |
| For sale now | 1 | 5 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | GMC CanyonElevation | Honda RidgelineSport |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 20 MPG | 21 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 19 MPG (best) | 18 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 23 MPG | 24 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 21.4 gal (best) | 19.5 gal |
Performance
| Spec | GMC CanyonElevation | Honda RidgelineSport |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 310 hp (best) | 280 hp |
| Torque | 430 lb-ft (best) | 262 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 2.7 L | 3.5 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | GMC CanyonElevation | Honda RidgelineSport |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | — | 7.3 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 7,700 lbs (best) | 5,000 lbs |
| Payload | 1,670 lbs (best) | 1,583 lbs |
| Curb weight | 4,410 lbs (best) | 4,420 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 9.6 in (best) | 7.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 131 in (best) | 125.2 in |
| Length | 213.2 in (best) | 210.2 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 78.6 in (best) |
| Height | 79.8 in (best) | 70.8 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | GMC CanyonElevation | Honda RidgelineSport |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 4 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Rollover | 3 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | GMC Canyon | Honda Ridgeline |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elevation $38,900 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Sport $40,595 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Elevation $42,200 MSRP | RTL $43,395 MSRP |
| 3 | AT4 $45,400 MSRP | TrailSport $45,795 MSRP |
| 4 | Denali $53,000 MSRP | TrailSport+HPD Wheels $46,995 MSRP |
| 5 | AT4X $57,200 MSRP | Black Edition $47,195 MSRP |
| 6 | — | Black Edition Two-Tone $47,695 MSRP |
Live inventory
GMC Canyon1 for sale
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Honda Ridgeline5 for sale
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New2026 Honda Ridgeline
TrailSport S
Platinum White Pearl•Black w/ Orange Stitching$48,069MSRP $49,9454 miRancho Santa Margarita Honda
Santa Margarita, CA
New2026 Honda Ridgeline
RTL
Crystal Black Pearl•Black$43,214MSRP $45,0905 miRancho Santa Margarita Honda
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- New
2026 Honda Ridgeline
RTL
Crystal Black Pearl•Black$43,214MSRP $45,0904 miRancho Santa Margarita Honda
Santa Margarita, CA
Used2026 Honda Ridgeline
RTL
Modern Steel Metallic•Black$41,9801,693 miRancho Santa Margarita Honda
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New2026 Honda Ridgeline
Black Edition
Crystal Black Pearl•Black/Red$48,494MSRP $50,3704 miRancho Santa Margarita Honda
Santa Margarita, CA