If you’re looking at the 2025 Ford Maverick or 2025 Honda Ridgeline, there’s a good chance that you want a blend of capability and practicality. While both trucks offer that, there's a clear standout. We’ll be taking a look at the 2025 Ford Maverick to see how it is compared to a 2025 Honda Ridgeline.
Key takeaways
- The Maverick is smaller, and lighter, making it a more capable city driver, and when paired with its fuel economy, it will be cheap to operate.
- You can get the highest trim level on the Maverick for the same price as the starting Ridgeline.
- The Maverick can go off-road, or stay in the city, proving how versatile it is, and for a decent price.
Which truck has better mileage: Maverick
When looking at the engines, and their fuel economy, the Mavericks comes with better options over the Ridgeline. For the engines on the Maverick, you can find the 2.5L I4, and the 2.0L I4. While there are no V6 options, the two I4s more than make up for it with their efficiency. The 2.0L I4 has an EPA rating of 25 MPG, getting 22 MPG on the city, and 30 on the highway. The 2.5L I4 has even better mileage, having an EPA estimated 38 MPG combined. Getting 42 MPG in the city, and 35 on the highway.
The Honda Ridgeline does have a V6 and it’s 3.5L. It has an EPA rated 21 MPG combined, getting 18 mpg in the city, and 24 on the highway. While a V6 is nice, the 38 combined MPG is much nicer. This helps cut down on how many times you need to visit the pump and saves you money.
Which has a lower starting price: Maverick
Another big factor for most people is price, and we get it. You don’t want to spend a ton of money if you don't have to. The Maverick has a starting price of $28,145, while the Ridgeline has a starting price of $40,150. The Maverick comes in several trims, all but one at a lower starting price. While the Tremor is more expensive than the cheapest Ridgeline, it isn’t by much. The Tremor has a starting price of $40,995, which is less than a thousand dollars more.
The features you can find on the Tremor are an off-road tuned suspension, 17-inch All-Terrain tires, and even elevated ride height. The features aren’t all geared towards off-roading, though. You can find some good creature comforts too. These are dual-zone electronic automatic temperature control, a wireless charging pad, heated seats, an 8 speaker B&O sound system, a heated steering wheel, and a 13.2-inch infotainment screen.
The Ridgeline comes in 4 trims, with the most expensive one being $46,750. Taking a look at the trim that is closest in price to the Tremor, this is the Sport trim. The Sport trim is the base trim, and it comes with pretty lackluster features. Coming with a 9-inch screen, 7-speaker system, and a wireless charging pad. These are the most desirable features on this trim.
Which model has more towing: Ridgeline
When looking at the numbers, the Ridgeline does tow more, with a max towing capacity of 5,000-pounds as compared to the Mavericks 4,000-pound towing capacity.
While the Ridgeline does tow a bit more, it also has a heftier package, and if you’re looking for a nimble city driver, this isn’t entirely worth it. The Ridgeline weighs 1,000-pounds more than the Maverick. At its heaviest, the Maverick weighs 3,371-pounds, while the Ridgeline weighs 4,540-pounds. That’s not all, the Ridgeline is also longer at 210.2-inches long, while the Maverick is 200.6-inches long. The smaller size makes it easier to maneuver in a crowded city.
Which small truck is better: Maverick or Ridgeline?
The Maverick is the better truck, and while the Ridgeline was tough competition, it just couldn’t make the cut. Come on down to Banner Ford of Monroe today for more information!