Which 2025 compact truck is best for you, the urban-ready Ford Maverick or the larger Honda Ridgeline? Let’s take a look at what they each have to offer.
Key Takeaways
- The Ford Maverick is smaller with better maneuverability
- The Honda Ridgeline has more power and towing capability
- The Maverick has better fuel efficiency with hybrid option
- Maverick has more spaces for internal storage
- The Ford Maverick has a lower starting MSRP
How do these trucks compare in size and maneuverability? Maverick is smaller and more maneuverable.
The Ford Maverick is a compact truck that can be utilized in most settings, but is a great city truck. Its smaller size makes it easier to zip through traffic or through twists and turns. It is the smallest of the Ford truck lineup, but can still handle truck jobs. The bed is wide enough to hold a four foot piece of drywall, though it may hang past the tailgate.
The larger Honda Ridgeline is more of a mid-size truck than a compact, but is still smaller than many of the road behemoths available. It has a larger, five-foot wide bed, which is better suited for more heavy-duty jobs. Though larger, it is said to have a car-like drive feel.
Which truck has more power and towing capability? The Ridgeline
The Maverick’s standard powertrain is a hybrid with a 2.5 L 4-cylinder engine paired with an electric motor giving a combined 191 horsepower. It comes with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) and standard front-wheel drive, with optional all-wheel drive available. Optionally, it comes with a 250 horsepower 2.0 L 4-cylinder engine with an 8-speed automatic transmission and standard all-wheel drive.
All models of Maverick can handle 1500 pounds of payload capacity and 2000 pounds of towing capacity. There is an optional Tow package that increases the towing capacity to 4000 pounds.
The larger Honda Ridgeline has a large powertrain to match. The engine is a 280 horsepower 3.5 L V-6 paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. Though, more powerful, the coil-sprung independent rear suspension adds to the smooth drive feel. This truck can handle almost 1600 pounds of payload and can tow up to 5000 pounds.
Which truck has better fuel efficiency? The Maverick
When Edmunds tested the Ford Maverick, they found that it regularly got 40 mpg. It is rated for combined 38 mpg with front-wheel drive and 37 combined with all-wheel drive.
Meanwhile, the Honda Ridgeline with its V-6 engine, favorably compares to others trucks with turbocharged four-cylinder engines. It is estimated to get about 20 mpg.
How does the interior of these trucks compare?
Both the Maverick and Ridgeline are four-door crew cabs. The Maverick has a lot of great cubbies and spaces for interior storage. Without splurging on over-the-top luxuries, it also bears a lot of standard niceties inside for function and comfort. The 13.2 inch touchscreen infotainment screen is standard and comes with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as well as a wi-fi hotspot.
The practical and comfortable Ridgeline boasts more rear-seat space than its competitors. It has fold-down armrests on both front-seats with a low sitting center console. It also has standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as well as wireless charging and a 9 inch touchscreen infotainment system.
Which truck is better priced? The Maverick has a lower starting MSRP
The 2025 Maverick goes from starting MSRP of $29,840 to $43,120, depending on the trim. This affordable price makes the Maverick a good option if you don’t need all the bells and whistles that some competitors may add in.
The 2025 Ridgeline has starting MSRPs of $41,600 to $48,200, depending on the trim. You will find more luxury touches in the Ridgeline compared to the Maverick, so those looking for more flair may prefer this truck.
Summary
The Ford Maverick is a great compact truck, especially for urban living as it is smaller with great maneuverability, but still able to handle hard jobs. It has excellent fuel efficiency with its standard hybrid option. It is a no-nonsense truck for your everyday life. The Honda Ridgeline has more power for those heavier jobs and is a more luxurious ride, which does come with a higher price tag.
Contact the good folks at Jarrett Ford of Dade City today to learn more and find the truck that is right for you.