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Chevrolet Colorado vs. Honda Ridgeline Review

How the Chevrolet Colorado stacks up against the Honda Ridgeline - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Chevrolet Colorado
Price Range: $16,705 - $28,915
2010 Honda Ridgeline
Price Range: $28,200 - $34,430
Chevrolet Colorado vs. Honda Ridgeline Review

Utility
The Chevrolet Colorado and the Honda can accommodate the same number of passengers. There's no clear winner between the Honda Ridgeline and the Chevrolet when it comes to transporting cargo. The Honda outpulls the Chevrolet Colorado by a large margin.

Dimensions
The Ridgeline is substantially more bulky than the Chevrolet Colorado. The Colorado's tank is about the same size as the Ridgeline's, though the Honda's is slightly larger. The Chevrolet and the Honda Ridgeline compete for the same parking spaces. The Chevrolet Colorado's shorter wheelbase will likely give a sprier feel in daily traffic. On the flip side, the Ridgeline is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Convenience
You'll most definitely take the Honda Ridgeline for a fill-up almost as often as the Chevrolet Colorado.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the Honda Ridgeline to the dealership as the Chevrolet Colorado. The Honda Ridgeline won't tax your gasoline budget substantially more than the Chevrolet will. Regarding fuel economy, the Chevrolet Colorado bests the Ridgeline. In terms of MSRP, the Chevrolet Colorado costs substantially less than the Honda Ridgeline.

Handling
With their similar turning circles, the Chevrolet Colorado and the Honda Ridgeline quite certainly handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Honda Ridgeline's engine is substantially more sizeable than the Chevrolet Colorado's. Note that larger engines may use more gasoline than smaller ones. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Honda Ridgeline is significantly more powerful than the Chevrolet.

Comfort
Taller drivers will significantly enjoy the extra head room in the Honda Ridgeline's front cabin compared to the Chevrolet Colorado. The ampler interior dimensions of the Honda make it substantially roomier for your passengers than the Chevrolet Colorado.

Warranty
The Ridgeline and the Chevrolet have the same basic after-sale protection.

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