2024 Toyota Tacoma vs 2024 Honda Ridgeline: Which Truck Is Superior? 

I'm not taking a $50k truck off roading, that's what old Jeeps are for. Ridgeline all the way.

If you are off roading or towing, the Tacoma. Everything else, the Ridgeline.

Purchased a 24 B/E Ridgeline, local diving 23mpg, Test drove all Midsize Trucks, Ridgeline has the most interior room and a smooth ride. Downsized from a 2010 F150 with 173k miles, The Ridgeline is a better ride than my F150 and fits better in the Garage I will never go back to a full size Also at 45k it is less expensive than an equally equipped full size Truck. Has a V6 with no turbo that will last for 200k+ with fewer problems than a 4 banger Turbo.

I had a nice Silverado. Under 70k miles on it the rear wheel wells started rusting out and the gas mileage was terrible. Realized I didn’t use it that much for truck stuff other than hauling kayaks and hardware store runs. Traded it in for a 21’ Ridgeline black edition and haven’t looked back. Does everything I need and great gas mileage. Get what you need and don’t worry about what everyone else thinks.

I had a first generation Honda Ridgeline for 13 years, pulled 4000 lb travel trailer all my gear and the old lady all over the country for years, no problems, waiting for the 2025.

Pay around $45k for a not real truck or around $55k for an off-road turned pavement princess real truck? I'll take the smooth ride and cheaper price along with the American made and built pride.(Ridgeline is 95% made and built in Alabama)

I WANTED the Tacoma. I BOUGHT the Ridgeline. The test drive made it an EASY choice. The Honda has: 1) Way more space in the front seats. It's super wide, so shoulder room is fantastic. I'm 6'-4" and I have good legroom, and massive headroom. 2) WAY WAY more space / MORE USABLE space in the back seats. Both for when using with the back seats down for people, and for when the back seats are folded up storing things. I can fit TWO full size bike back there (with the front wheels taken off). 3) In bed trunk. Man, it's perfect for groceries. They don't slide around like when you put them in a bed. And it's secure/locking/out of site. Perfect for valuables. 4) The WIDER FULL FLAT BED. Man, hauling 4x8 sheets of anything just got simple. They lay flat in the bed. 5) The ride, it's great. Quiet. Smooth. Great for trips, or around town. 6) Outward visibility. You can actually see out in all directions. (In the Tacoma, you sit so low in the cab/the hood is so high, you can't really see what's in front of the taco). 7) Seating position. The Tacoma seats sit you "on the floor". It's very uncomfortable. The Honda seats are very very good. And are high enough to provide thigh support. 8) The swing out tailgate is fantastic for getting access to the bed. Either loading, or using the bumper as a step. Magic. Dumbest thing I've done in my Ridgeline. I put 1,900lbs of landscape paver in the bed, and hauled them home. (The bed capacity is supposed to be 1,000lbs). Don't recommend...

Fantastic job! Great details, comparison, you didn't swim either truck, you explained it's purpose. I just got my 2024 ridge line yesterday. I love it

I’ve owned both, currently driving a Ridgeline, you can’t go wrong either way. Just make sure you change that oil regularly on that 4 banger turbo and Honda, of course change that timing belt every 100k. They both should last a long time.

I Recently bought a 2012 Ridgeline with175k one owner it rtl and it’s a great truck I look at several different midsize truck this was best all around for me anyway I don’t really off road

I live in UT. The Ridgeline "snow mode" is amazing. I've owened a lot of trucks: Tacoma, F150, GMC Sierra, F250 7.3 Disel etc. I've found the Ridgeline works great for me and fits in my garage. Yes, I have test driven the 2024 Tacoma's twice, but that back seats are to small, seats uncomfortable, ride is ruff. I hate losing my truck trunk. If I was back on the Farm in Idaho. I would get a 1/2 ton truck to haul hay etc.

Just bought a Ridgeline but wanted a Tacoma. But Tacoma was $12 k more with comparable trims. I love the ride of the Ridgeline and it is very practical for 95% of my driving. I won’t be going off road but will be driving it on long road trips like Alaska next summer. The tailgate and storage trunk are very nice and useful. So far very impressed with Ridgeline!

23 Ridgeline rtl. It’s a beast! Let the haters hate.

Both are nice but I would go with the ridgeline. Has a v6 and does everything well.

Great job Ben! Thanks very much. This was EXACTLY the comparison video I was looking for. I've been driving a 2003 Tacoma Extra-Cab with the 2.4 liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder which has served me faithfully for YEARS. My choice will be the Honda Ridgeline...probably the Black Edition. I live in the South and the humid summers here call for ventilated seats which the Black Edition offers. I'm the Home Depot sort of guy you describe...I like a pickup for the convenience of having a bed when I need it. I rarely tow...so the 5,000 pound towing limit on the Ridgeline is no big deal for me. I'll gladly take the unibody "car-like" ride offered by the Honda Ridgeline!

Didnt think id ever say this but, I actually believe the Ridgeline will be more reliable than the Taco in the long term.

Had a 21 ridgeline, traded it in for a 23 frontier and now im back to a 24 ridgeline black edition, the frontier was awesome but lacked interior space and was rough to daily drive, the ridgeline is a dream to daily and fits me and the crew perfectly. All depends on what you need the truck for but the ridgeline for me was the best choice overall

Car and Driver measured 14.6s quarter mile in a 2024 Ridgeline. Not bad for a n/a v6

The ridgeline 🎉

Went to a ford dealer to test drive a 23 Tacoma Off Road, they had a 23 Ridgeline B/E in the lot didn’t really care for it but still test drove it. A week later somehow I had a brand new Ridgeline B/E in my garage lol

Sold my 2006 RTL ridgeline with 300k,was running great,I bought 2022 ridgeline RTL-E ,between toyota and honda,always Honda baby.

The RL is the best all around choice for most, whether they know it or not.

Both nice trucks. The Ridgeline will be what over 90% need. Trust me, I have one.

The Ridgeline has all the capabilities of a truck and none of its weakness. I had a Tacoma. The RL drives way smoother, comfortable for long trips, decent hauler, bigger interior, better bed & tailgate, bigger engine, handles better, and it's FASTER! Ya'll need to get over its unibody. For a mid-sized truck, you don't need a body on frame anyway.

Love my 23 RTL Ridgeline with 3inch Traxxda suspension and Bfgoodrich K2 Tires.

I went with the Ridgeline. No regrets. There really is no comparison...despite the TFL Toyota fanboy nonsense.

Ben, LOL, great video! I need a “truck” that will perform the function of towing a small 2,900 lb camper (any truck rated 5,000 lbs or more will comfortably do that) and I need payload to manage tongue weight, topper/shell, camping gear, passengers, and pet. I want around 1500 lbs of payload. In this comparison, easy, I choose the Ridgeline. Sure Tacomas are great trucks and solid off-roaders. I need function not a life-style vehicle! ;) I am disappointed in the Tacomas and Frontiers in terms of payload despite liking both. By the way, the Ridgeline will actually handle 600 lbs of tongue weight despite only towing 5,000 lbs. Most trucks will run out of payload before running out of tow capacity. Lots to like with the Tacoma, but my truck needs would require that I choose the Ridgeline over the Tacoma; ummm, the Ridgeline is more “trucky” for what I need in terms of hauling.

It’s between a ridgeline black edition or a Nissan frontier pro 4x for me. Would love to see a comparison of the two.

Loving my 2024 Ridgeline Trailsport. Not sure we really need to do the "which one is superior" thing anymore. The two trucks appeal to different segments of the truck-buying population. Why not just leave it there?

Off road truck need more visibility. But, thats opposite for car manufacturing view. They make winshield glass narrower, less visibility, long hood, straight hood etc… thats where Ridgeline is shine, except ground clearance.

I'd pick the V-6 Honda over the Toyota turbo 4 cylinder any day of the week.

Ridgeline Hands Down!! AWD!!

I test drove both. I drove the Tacoma SR manual and it's way underpowered. I did like the Tacoma TRD Pro (auto) and it had a nice infotainment screen. The problem is to get a Tacoma that's equipped close to an RTL Ridgeline, the price is probably over $50k

The Ridgeline is fast!! Had both. Ridgeline is better than Tacoma.

Both will last forever. Both are trucks; the Ridgeline has a bigger bed. Most people do not use a truck to half of its ability. If you actually off-road, not just drive on dirt roads down to camp, then buy a Tacoma. If you want a better daily driver that can tow 5000lbs but you usually tow less than 3500, buy a Ridgeline.

Honda Ridgeline all the way ❤❤

I'll take a Ridgeline for the daily drive, camping and fishing trips. 90% of people I know has a Tacoma but never go off roading with it.

Wow the streets are clean in that area!

Nissan frontier: What about me?

I sold a 2014 Ram 1500 and bought a 2020 Ridgeline Sport in April 2021. MSRP $38k, discounted down to $32k. Never looked back. I’m in my ‘60s, I want comfort and interior room but I also need a bed to haul (don’t tow, so don’t care about the 5k tow capacity). Ridgeline is perfect for what I need. Even with price increases, the Ridgeline RTL is a higher trim level than the SR5 Tacoma and the Honda still comes in lower. Give me NA V6 over a turbo 4 any day. TFL guys broke their new Taco transfer case the first time they took it off road. Sarah-n-tuned took a Ridgeline offroading in Arizona and it kicked ass. Watch her video before you hate on the Honda.

Have a 2020 ridgeline and an 2022 f-150, other than towing the ridgeline i would say is better for my daily habits.

Ridgeline is the truck most truck buyers should be buying but don’t.

the one thing that I hate about the Tacoma is the button panel to the left of the Wheel. If you get a base model, it’s almost entirely empty.

I love the old Tacoma. Its a great truck, but I need a lite truck a few times a week. My Ridgeline is perfect for me, the major point for me was the ride quality. If I needed a daily truck to take a beating and push I'd 100% go Tacoma.

The ridgeline will last longer now, so you know which one you’ll get.

Ridgline is what I will go for

Highway noise and handling review would've been nice.

Wait until the '25 gets the 10 sp. and a little bump is HP. Features and layout wise, I have to give it to Honda and it's cheaper. I hope Honda will improve a few things and maybe re-engineer the frame for better towing. Toyota has done a good job with the "Tonka" truck look and it's cool. It is more cramped being RWD. Also, you can get stuck with subscription fees. This made my decision.

Ridgelines are fine for the over 50 crowd. Lets be honest, they're Grandpas pick-up car. They're easy to get in and out of (like my wife's Pilot) and they drive like a car, because that's what they are. Toyotas have gotten VERY expensive but these aren't far behind. The 2024 Ridgeline should be prices from $34K- $39.9k

I recently test drove a Ridgeline and a Ranger and liked the RL a lot more. I've been considering a Tacoma too but am familiar with my brother's 4runner and it is way too small inside. I assume the Tacoma is similar based on the comments here. I am pretty definite that I will be getting a Ridgeline.

If Ridgeline had about 3 more inches ground clearance it would be my choice hands down.

Ridgelines look really good lifted. Changes whole look and their awd blurs the lines between full time 4wd. Definitely a road trip truck. Huge storage abilities. If you wanna beat up your truck offroad then get the tacoma. But these thing's are 50 k now! You really wanna bash it?

I'd take the ridgeline

I like my Honda is 2022. The 2024 almost have the same. Is nice to drive. My wife likes to drive.

I wish the front end was a little more “squared off” like the Frontier.

I’m waiting a while before buying a new Tacoma, plus I want to see if the new gen Ridgeline comes out. I’m wishing the next Ridgeline has their 2.0 Turbo with Hybrid & about 3” inches more ground clearance on the Trailsport model. Otherwise, I’ll get a non hybrid (not worth the $ & no underwear rear storage) Tacoma Trd OR.

I was gonna get a Tacoma but the ridgeline is perfect it had everything i need it I can’t wait until 2025 or 2026 if the design change Honda all the way

One thing I don't like about the Ridgeline is that engine bay looks like it belongs on a little hatchback. I want to be able to see what I'm working on. However I don't own one so maybe it's not as bad as it looks.

Great review!

Tacoma all day!! No comparison!

Up in freeze thaw area, those roads look very smooth. Very nice ! Would like comparo on some beat up roads. How about a decibel meter for interior noise levels ? I just can’t seem to get used to ANY vehicle with a vertical computer looking screen just sticking straight up, almost not attached to the dash. I realize is for less light reflection, but it looks cheap, like a last minute thought. A couple of screws and some wires connected, voila, instant computer stuck on the dash. Looks flimsy too around active kids. I considered a new Nissan Frontier for several months, but part time 4x4 is old tech same as my long ago 1989 little Blazer. Slippery roads, rear end slides around and have to decide 4x4 in or out? Then out or in ? Back and forth. All time AWD and a more comfortable car like ride, I’ll go with a loaded Ridgeline and look forward to some coddling on the roads of life. Especially the broken up horrible condition freeze thaw roads. Been spoiled by Subaru awesome full time AWD, but they’ve totally missed out on the last 20 years truck craze in ‘Murica.

ridgline has better engine and is very comfortable, the range rover defender has a unibody, can’t be all bad

Drove both vehicles several times before buying. When I started the process I had my mind set on the Tacoma, but ended up buying the Ridgeline. The Ridgeline: Rides far better because of the unibody and IRS. Gets 24 mpg daily driving. Quieter on the road than the Tacoma. Has the utility of the swing open tail gate and under bed lockable storage. Is far roomier inside- I’m 6-2 and the Tacoma felt small. Whether people think the Ridgeline qualifies as a “truck” or not is irrelevant to me. After driving the Tacoma and owning several F-150’s, the Ridgeline is a far superior vehicle to both unless you’re doing some serious off-roading, or need towing capacity that a bigger truck offers. Ridgeline 100%.

Ridgeline

Not a real truck stupidest thing I've ever heard when the Tacoma has a 4-cylinder with a turbo s*** that's a motor for a car do you have this little mortar working really hard to pull a truck and if you tow anything and put anything in the payload the mortar is going to work really hard come on absolutely ridiculous 4 cylinder in a truck it should not be called the truck maybe a truck for a Smurf plus the Tacoma looks really ugly all square boxy look on the inside and the outside it looks so cheap the older Tacomas looked a lot better and had Real Motors so definitely Toyota is skimping on looks quality durability so it is very clear which one is the real truck and which one is the Smurfs truck Toyota needs to go back to the roots that is when they make quality the trucks were better built no competition to the Honda Ridgeline absolutely none at all

Just do not like the ridge lines infotainment system or the height of vehicle.

Honda Ridgeline for me. That V6 is going to last twice as long as the turbo 4 in the Toyota

Gonna wait until the 2025 ridgeline comes out to see if it's better to go with the 2025 or not, and if not the 2024 will be cheaper once the 2025 comes out 😊

If you live in the city these cars are fine for your crew. Cuz most contractors are super short in today's world. Pretty much Ommpa Loompas

90% of truck owners should be driving the Ridgeline. Many truck drives don't haul everyday or go off roading. They just want a vehicle that is capable. Ridgeline for sure. Tho that said tacoma are fantastic trucks. But the price......

I don’t know why for 2024 Honda couldn’t put a surround view camera system on the Ridgeline. It would really clinch it for me. You mentioned that you liked the turbo push on the Tacoma. I can only imagine how much of a push the hybridized Tacoma will have. Yeah, the Tacoma can be equipped with the panoramic view monitor so the 465ft lbs of torque that Tacoma will have with the camera system that I like I’ll probably go for that one. 😅

The two Japanese brothers side by side.

2024 Tacoma is just a souped up base model. My dad as a 2021 4 cylinder. All he has to do is add a turbo😅

Great video. I'm trying to decide between these two vehicles. I have owned multiple honda cars and motorcycles, so i'm a honda guy. The only thing that bothers me about the ridgeline is that the front end is so low. Can a lift kit be installed on the ridgeline to make the truck level?

I love my 23 Ridgeline RTL. It's a real enough truck for me. I don't want a rough ride from a "real truck", and Toyota's latest truck refreshes have not gone well. The Tundra and Tacoma are rife with engine and transmission problems. Plus, they cost too much. Ridgeline is also overpriced, but all trucks are overpriced.

Those common differences aside, my understanding is the Ridgeline/Pilot/Odyssey/MDX transmissions have issues, particularly if a person tows. Is this old data, or is transmission reliability still an issue with the Honda platform? I plan on towing a 3000 pound trailer. Thanks all!

What about a ridgeline vs maverick comparisson? I'd like to see that.

Ben do you think the taco is weak compared to Colorado and ranger

What is the ride quality between a truck with leaf springs versus multi link suspension

Ridgeline has Variable Cylinder Management which increased the probability of specific problems the 3.5 V6 didn't have before it was added. If you change vehicles before the warranty is gone then I agree Ridgeline, but if you are lime me and plan to keep your vehicle 15 to 20 years with high miles, then I wouldn't touch any vehicle with VCM.

Got a question for ya as I'm unable to find the answer to this. Does the base SR and SR5 Tacomas come with auto start stop? I noticed how there's no button to turn it off. It would be a dream if it does not have it.

Natural inspired engine is always better then turbo,turbo have tendency to go out without no reason,and you're down few thousand dollars.

I'll take the Honda with a timing belt v6 all day over a Toyota truck where it's engine can crap out on you at any time, any day of the week.

i dont know why all honda has to do is add 2 more inches of ground clearance,maybe less hate,maybe more sales.

Everyday driving and weekend work, ridgeline. Offloading and towing tacoma. Tacoma is a terrible value right now though so have zero interest in it. Models with manual seats are in the upper 40s.

Tacoma is just too over priced for what you get if you are gonna take a 55k vehicle off road a bunch you have plenty of money for whatever anyway

Ridgeline rtl

Definitely a very good difference on the honda, no engine sounds on it. Tacoma is noisy in a cab

For $46k+, no sunroof or leather? 4 cylinder turbo engine is great now but may not last as long either…

Does anybody know anyone owning both Tacoma and Ridgeline, at the same time!?

RIDGELINE ALL THE WAY!! V6 ENGINE AND COMFORT RIDE

Nissan Frontier all day!! Frontier is the only real mid-size truck now a days!!

Does anyone know why the comments are all squished over to the right now???

SLOW DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

if i bought a tacoma with that front damper on i would have it taken off dont need a snowplow,and i could see it getting broken in no time

I'm a huge Toyota fan but, that new Taco is ugly AF.

manual

If i wanted a ridgeline i would just get the pilot. But i dont want a pilot.

You don’t like the Tacoma 🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶

STOP putting the ridgline up in comparison with frame trucks, they are 2 diff vehicles for 2 different buyers, the uni-body buyer wants a car like ride but they want a pickup bed out back... The Ridgeline is awesome for what it was designed to do, I am on my 3rd one and Ill get a 4th...