Honda Ridgeline vs Nissan Frontier

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2026 Honda Ridgeline

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2026 Nissan Frontier

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Overview

Spec	Honda RidgelineSport	Nissan FrontierS
Selected trim	Sport	S
Body style	Truck (Crew Cab)	Truck (King Cab)
Drivetrain	all wheel drive	rear wheel drive
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Transmission	9-speed shiftable automatic	9-speed shiftable automatic
Engine type	gas	gas
Model year	2026	2026

Pricing & market

Spec	Honda RidgelineSport	Nissan FrontierS
MSRP	$40,595	$32,150 (best)
Lowest listing price	$41,980 (best)	—
Median listing price	$43,214 (best)	—
Highest listing price	$48,494 (best)	—
For sale now	5 (best)	0

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Honda RidgelineSport	Nissan FrontierS
Combined MPG	21 MPG	21 MPG
City MPG	18 MPG	19 MPG (best)
Highway MPG	24 MPG	24 MPG
Fuel tank	19.5 gal	21 gal (best)

Performance

Spec	Honda RidgelineSport	Nissan FrontierS
Horsepower	280 hp	310 hp (best)
Torque	262 lb-ft	281 lb-ft (best)
Engine size	3.5 L	3.8 L (best)
Cylinders	V6	V6

Size & capability

Spec	Honda RidgelineSport	Nissan FrontierS
Seating	5 seats (best)	4 seats
Doors	4	4
Cargo volume	7.3 cu ft (best)	—
Towing capacity	5,000 lbs	7,150 lbs (best)
Payload	1,583 lbs	1,590 lbs (best)
Curb weight	4,420 lbs	4,385 lbs (best)
Ground clearance	7.6 in (best)	—
Wheelbase	125.2 in	126 in (best)
Length	210.2 in	210.2 in
Width	78.6 in (best)	73 in
Height	70.8 in	71.5 in (best)

Safety & recalls

Spec	Honda RidgelineSport	Nissan FrontierS
NHTSA overall	5 / 5 ★ (best)	4 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (driver)	5 / 5 ★ (best)	3 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (passenger)	5 / 5 ★ (best)	4 / 5 ★
Side crash (driver)	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Side crash (passenger)	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Side pole	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Rollover	4 / 5 ★ (best)	3 / 5 ★
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	Honda Ridgeline	Nissan Frontier
1	Sport $40,595 MSRP(Currently comparing)	S $32,150 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	RTL $43,395 MSRP	S $33,550 MSRP
3	TrailSport $45,795 MSRP	S $35,150 MSRP
4	TrailSport+HPD Wheels $46,995 MSRP	S $36,550 MSRP
5	Black Edition $47,195 MSRP	SV $36,190 MSRP
6	Black Edition Two-Tone $47,695 MSRP	SV $36,690 MSRP
7	—	SV $39,490 MSRP
8	—	SV $39,990 MSRP
9	—	PRO-X $38,570 MSRP
10	—	PRO-4X $41,870 MSRP
11	—	PRO-4X $42,370 MSRP

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