# Honda Ridgeline specs and mpg by year - **Latest year:** 2026 - **MPG (combined):** 20-21 - **Drive:** AWD - **Years covered:** 2017-2026 ## Quick answer The 2026 Honda Ridgeline is a midsize/large pickup rated at 20-21 mpg combined. Engines: 3.5L V6. ## Every 2026 Honda Ridgeline version | Version | Engine | Drive | Transmission | City/Hwy | Combined | Fuel cost / year | CO2 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Ridgeline AWD | 3.5L V6 | AWD | Automatic | 18/24 | 21 mpg | $3,200 | 441 g/mi | | Ridgeline AWD TrailSport | 3.5L V6 | AWD | Automatic | 18/23 | 20 mpg | $3,350 | 446 g/mi | Each row is a version the EPA tested. Fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year (55% city) at national average prices; CO2 is tailpipe emissions. ## Honda Ridgeline specs by year | Year | Engines | Transmission | Drive | MPG (combined) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2026 | 3.5L V6 | Automatic | AWD | 20-21 | | 2025 | 3.5L V6 | Automatic | AWD | 20-21 | | 2024 | 3.5L V6 | Automatic | AWD | 20-21 | | 2023 | 3.5L V6 | Automatic | AWD | 21 | | 2022 | 3.5L V6 | Automatic | AWD | 21 | | 2021 | 3.5L V6 | Automatic | AWD | 21 | | 2020 | 3.5L V6 | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 21-22 | | 2019 | 3.5L V6 | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 21-22 | | 2018 | 3.5L V6 | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 21-22 | | 2017 | 3.5L V6 | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 21-22 | EPA combined ratings. MPGe is the EPA efficiency measure for electric cars. Ranges cover every engine and drivetrain EPA tested for that year. ## How has the Ridgeline changed over the years? - **2024:** combined mpg went from 21 to 20-21. - **2021:** FWD was dropped; combined mpg went from 21-22 to 21. ## What does it cost to run a Ridgeline? The EPA puts the 2026 Honda Ridgeline's fuel cost at **$3,200-$3,350 a year**, against about $3,329 for other current midsize/large pickup: about average. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is about $16,375 in fuel. ## Ridgeline vs rivals | Model | Powertrains | Fuel economy | Range | Fuel cost / year | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Chevrolet Silverado](/vehicles/chevrolet-silverado) | Diesel, Electric, Gas | 15-25 mpg | 493 mi | $1,100-$5,500 | | [GMC Sierra](/vehicles/gmc-sierra) | Diesel, Electric, Gas | 15-25 mpg | 410 mi | $1,100-$5,500 | | [Ford F-150](/vehicles/ford-f-150) | Gas, Hybrid | 12-24 mpg | -- | $2,800-$6,850 | | [Ford Ranger](/vehicles/ford-ranger) | Gas | 17-23 mpg | -- | $2,900-$3,950 | | [Toyota Tundra](/vehicles/toyota-tundra) | Gas, Hybrid | 19-22 mpg | -- | $3,050-$4,350 | | [Ram 1500](/vehicles/ram-1500) | Gas, Hybrid | 12-22 mpg | -- | $3,050-$6,850 | | [Nissan Frontier](/vehicles/nissan-frontier) | Gas | 18-21 mpg | -- | $3,200-$3,700 | | [Chevrolet Colorado](/vehicles/chevrolet-colorado) | Gas | 16-21 mpg | -- | $3,200-$4,200 | Other current midsize/large pickup from other makes, most efficient first. ## Frequently asked questions ### What mpg does the 2026 Honda Ridgeline get? The 2026 Honda Ridgeline is EPA-rated at 20-21 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain. Real-world mileage varies with speed, climate and load. ### What engine does the 2026 Honda Ridgeline have? The 2026 Honda Ridgeline comes with: 3.5L V6. It uses automatic transmission and is offered with AWD. ### Is there a hybrid Honda Ridgeline? No. In the EPA data from 2017-2026 the Honda Ridgeline has no hybrid version. ### Which Honda Ridgeline year gets the best gas mileage? In the EPA data, the 2020 Honda Ridgeline has the highest combined rating, up to 22 mpg. Ratings for the same model can change between years when engines or test procedures change. ### How much does it cost to fuel a 2026 Honda Ridgeline for a year? About $3,200-$3,350 a year, using the EPA's assumptions of 15,000 miles (55% city, 45% highway) at national average fuel prices. Your cost depends on your local prices, mileage and driving style. ### What is the city and highway mpg of the 2026 Honda Ridgeline? The most efficient 2026 version, the Ridgeline AWD, is rated 18 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (21 combined). Other engines and drivetrains are rated lower; the versions table above lists each one. ### How much CO2 does the 2026 Honda Ridgeline emit? EPA rates its tailpipe CO2 at 441-446 grams per mile depending on version. Lower is better; the cleanest gas cars sit under 250 g/mi and electric cars have none at the tailpipe. ### Does the 2026 Honda Ridgeline come with all-wheel drive? Yes. The 2026 Honda Ridgeline is offered with AWD. All- or four-wheel drive usually costs 1-3 mpg compared with the two-wheel-drive version of the same engine, as the versions table shows. ### Is the Honda Ridgeline cheap to run compared with other midsize/large pickups? About average: its EPA annual fuel cost of $3,200-$3,350 compares with about $3,329 for other current midsize/large pickup models. Fuel is only part of running costs; insurance, tires and repairs also differ. ## Sources - [fueleconomy.gov (US DOE and EPA)](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/) ## More Honda models - [Honda Accord](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/honda-accord) - [Honda Civic](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/honda-civic) - [Honda CR-V](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/honda-cr-v) - [Honda HR-V](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/honda-hr-v) - [Honda Odyssey](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/honda-odyssey) - [Honda Passport](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/honda-passport) - [Honda Pilot](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/honda-pilot) - [Honda Prologue](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/honda-prologue) - [Honda Clarity](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/honda-clarity): discontinued - [Honda Insight](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/honda-insight): discontinued ## Other midsize/large pickups - [Jeep Gladiator](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/jeep-gladiator) - [Nissan Frontier](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/nissan-frontier) - [Nissan Titan](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/nissan-titan) - [Ram 1500](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/ram-1500) - [Rivian R1T](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/rivian-r1t) - [Toyota Tundra](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/toyota-tundra) - [Chevrolet Colorado](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/chevrolet-colorado) - [Chevrolet Silverado](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/chevrolet-silverado) ## Compared with - [Ford F-150](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/ford-f-150) - [Ford Ranger](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/ford-ranger) - [GMC Canyon](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/gmc-canyon) - [GMC Sierra](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/gmc-sierra) ## Car care - [How long do tires last?](https://diagxcar.com/how-long/tires) - [How often to change oil](https://diagxcar.com/how-often/change-oil) - [Tire size calculator](https://diagxcar.com/tools/tire-size-calculator) --- Source page: https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/honda-ridgeline Updated: 2026-11-03 General information, not a substitute for a qualified mechanic.