New Honda 2020 Honda Ridgeline vs 2020 Toyota Tacoma near Denver CO for Sale in Centennial, CO
2020 Honda Ridgeline vs 2020 Toyota Tacoma near Denver CO
Vehicle Overview
Occupying the upper half of the compact pickup truck segment are the Honda Ridgeline and Toyota Tacoma. Critics and consumers alike appreciate the nice interior, suitable towing capability, and loads of technology that each nameplate offers. The 2020 model year welcomes several changes for each pickup truck to bolster their reputations as lifestyle vehicles to people who need a cross between high utility and daily commuting. Although either one would be an excellent choice, here are a few reasons why you should favor the 2020 Honda Ridgeline over the 2020 Toyota Tacoma:
Engine Power – 2020 Honda Ridgeline
On the 2020 Tacoma, you can go with either a 2.7-liter inline 4-cylinder (I4) engine that produces 159 horsepower and 180 lb-ft of torque or a 3.5-liter V6 with 278 horsepower and 265 lb-ft of torque. Both engines are surpassed by the lone engine on the 2020 Ridgeline: a 3.5-liter V6 engine that produces 280 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. That edges out the Tacoma’s very own 3.5-liter V6 by 2 horsepower. And it outguns the Tacoma’s I4 by 121 horsepower and 82 lb-ft of torque.
Interior – 2020 Honda Ridgeline in Centennial CO
If you are going with a base model on the 2020 Tacoma, the truck will come with an Access Cab bodystyle, which presents two rows of seats for up to four people. Regardless of which trim you go with, the 2020 Ridgeline has a Crew Cab bodystyle that also has two rows of seats. However, the Ridgeline can seat up to five people. You would need to pick a Double Cab on the Tacoma to get a five-seater.
In addition, the Ridgeline has more passenger volume than the Tacoma. It peaks at 109.7 cubic feet on the lower-level Sport and RTL trims and is 108.9 cubic feet on the RTL-E and Black Edition. Both are about twice as much passenger space as what is offered on the Tacoma regardless of bodystyle, at 57.5 cubic feet.
Ride Quality – Honda Ridgeline specs in Centennial CO
The Honda Ridgeline is one of the best vehicles in the compact pickup market in terms of handling and ride quality. With its MacPherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension, the Ridgeline rides smoothly, regardless of the driving surface’s condition. And its electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering ensures that the truck feels composed and controlled during twists and turns. Indeed, it drives more like a car, and this is reinforced by its unibody construction for peak physical integrity. The Toyota Tacoma is not nearly as performant as its Honda counterpart. Its double-wishbone front suspension and leaf spring rear suspension performs well on smooth driving surfaces. However, it gets harsh when the truck tackles bumps and dips.
Driver-Assistance Technology – 2020 Honda Ridgeline dealer
Included in the 2020 Ridgeline’s list of standard safety features is Honda Sensing, which is a suite of driver-assistance technologies. Adaptive cruise control adjusts the truck’s speed to maintain a safe distance from vehicles ahead. Forward collision warning alerts you when you are getting too close to the vehicle you’re following, with collision mitigation braking automatically applying stopping power if necessary to stop the truck in its tracks. Road departure mitigation prevents the Ridgeline from straying out of the road of travel. Lane departure warning alerts you when the truck is veering outside the markings of your lane of travel without signaling. And lane keeping assist applies automatic steering or braking (or both) to keep you in your lane of travel.
On the 2020 Tacoma, the driver-assistance technologies—lane departure alert, automatic high beams, dynamic radar cruise control, and pre-collision system with pedestrian detection—is bundled as the Toyota Safety Sense P suite. Absent, however, are features such as road departure mitigation, lane keeping assist, and collision mitigation braking.
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