2024 Honda Ridgeline vs. 2024 Ford Ranger in Butler, PA

The 2024 Honda Ridgeline vs. The 2024 Ford Ranger

Midsize pickup trucks are gaining popularity for their suitability in tighter urban environments. These vehicles can carry an ample amount of cargo and offer decent towing capacity. They’re also easier to drive and park. The segment is also steadily growing with contenders such as the 2024 Honda Ridgeline and the 2024 Ford Ranger.

Let's have a Ridgeline vs. Ranger evaluation to decide on a winner. We'll see what each midsize pickup truck can bring to the table in terms of interior, performance, and safety attributes. Then, you'll have the information you need to make a purchase.

Would you like us to tell you more about the 2024 Ridgeline? Get in touch with the Honda North team and schedule a convenient time and date. Then, you can drop by our Butler, PA-based showroom, where we’ll show you the 2024 Ridgeline range.

Interior Comparison

The 2024 Honda Ridgeline and the 2024 Ford Ranger are four-door, five-occupant crew cabs. However, the 2024 Ridgeline offers 110 cubic feet of space, while the 2024 Ranger only provides 98.3 cubic feet. Passengers will find the Honda more spacious, particularly in the rear seat.

The 2024 Ridgeline's cabin is well-equipped. All trims except the base come with a 10-way power-adjustable driver seat and a 4-way power-adjustable passenger seat. The front seats get heating, and the top trim adds ventilation and heating for the outboard rear seats. Furthermore, the rear seat offers a 60-40 split lift-up configuration with storage space beneath it.

Every 2024 Ridgeline comes with tri-zone automatic climate control. Meanwhile, dual-zone climate control is available on the Ranger’s higher trims, The system also includes an air filtration system, plus humidity control for a more comfortable cabin. Then, you'll find a lockable glove compartment, a multi-functional center console, and a sunglasses holder on all trims. Buyers get illuminated front beverage holders on higher trims. Not all these features are available in the 2024 Ranger.

Fitting an aftermarket tonneau cover is a popular modification for these trucks’ exposed beds. This provides security and weather protection, allowing users to treat the cargo space like a car or SUV’s trunk. Furthermore, the 2024 Ridgeline comes with a weatherproof in-bed trunk with 7.3 cubic feet of protected storage space. There’s even an audio system option that converts the entire cargo bed into a giant speaker for tailgate parties.

Buyers will find Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ on all trims of both midsize pickup trucks. They also feature touchscreen infotainment systems and accept Bluetooth® connectivity. The 2024 Ranger offers a larger 10.1-inch or 12-inch screen, depending on trim. The 2024 Ridgeline's screen is 9 inches but is clear and crisp to read. Both vehicles also include digital instrument clusters. Buyers of the 2024 Ridgeline can even pick a 540-watt premium audio system with a subwoofer on top trim levels.

Performance Comparison

The 2024 Ridgeline is offered with one powertrain. It uses a 3.5-liter, 280 HP V6 connected to a 9-speed automatic transmission. The engine can also generate 262 pound-feet of torque. It also has a high-capacity radiator with high-power fans to ensure ample cooling under load. Hill start assist, remote engine start, and idle-stop are standard features. The 2024 Ridgeline range has Honda’s i-VTM4 intelligent all-wheel drive system as standard fitment.

The 2024 Ranger is available with two engines. Both pair with a 10-speed automatic gearbox. Lower trims get a turbocharged 4-cylinder unit with 270 horsepower. Higher trims have a twin-turbocharged V6 that can provide 315 horsepower. Buyers can select between rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive configurations.

The 2024 Ridgeline offers impressive ride comfort and stable handling compared to competitors. That's because of its construction and platform shared with the 2024 Odyssey. However, it can only tow up to 5,000 pounds. Meanwhile, the 2024 Ranger can tow up to 7,500 pounds but has a traditional body-on-frame construction. Hence, it isn’t as comfortable to ride in as the 2024 Ridgeline.

Safety Features Comparison

Every 2024 Honda Ridgeline packs Honda’s Sensing® suite. This endows it with class-leading safety features, such as blind spot monitoring, automatic emergency braking, and rear cross-traffic alert. Buyers also get lane-keeping assistance and a road departure mitigation system. Meanwhile, the 2024 Ranger lags, as most of these are optional.

Find the 2024 Honda Ridgeline in Butler, PA

If you want a comfortable, well-equipped midsize pickup truck, choose the 2024 Honda Ridgeline. It’s got more than enough performance and capability for most buyers, and it comes with a more spacious cabin.

If you need more convincing, swing by Honda North in Butler, PA, for a test drive. Once you’ve experienced its superb ride quality, we know you’ll want to take one home.