Dodge Ram 3500 vs. Honda Ridgeline Review

Utility
The Ram Pickup 3500 will very likely prove friendlier than the Ridgeline for those of you with frequent kid-cargo. The Dodge Ram Pickup 3500 is a better choice than the Honda Ridgeline in terms of hauling capacity, especially if you often need to carry a lot of loot or sizeable pets. Towing is considerably more the Dodge's forte than it is the Ridgeline's.

Performance
The Dodge Ram Pickup 3500 is likely to feel a tad slow because of its high horsepower-to-weight ratio.

Dimensions
The Dodge Ram Pickup 3500 is tremendously more ponderous than the Honda Ridgeline. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Dodge Ram Pickup 3500 than the Honda because of its larger tank. The Honda and the Dodge Ram Pickup 3500 compete for the same parking spaces. The Honda's shorter wheelbase will likely give a more maneuverable feel in daily traffic. On the other hand, the Ram Pickup 3500 is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Honda is tremendously cheaper to get to the dealership than the Dodge Ram Pickup 3500. The Honda Ridgeline isn't much less costly than the Dodge when it comes to MSRP.

Handling
The Dodge Ram Pickup 3500 and the Ridgeline have about similar tires. With their comparable turning circles, the Ridgeline and the Dodge Ram Pickup 3500 likely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Dodge Ram Pickup 3500 has a more sizeable engine than the Ridgeline. Keep in mind that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. The Ram Pickup 3500 packs quite a punch compared to the Honda Ridgeline with respect to torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration. The Honda Ridgeline could learn a lesson or two from the Ram Pickup 3500 in terms of pickup.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Dodge Ram Pickup 3500 offers a bit more head room than the Honda Ridgeline, there really isn't much of a difference. The Dodge Ram Pickup 3500 is not particularly more spacious for your passengers than the Honda Ridgeline.

Overview
The Dodge and the Honda Ridgeline have the same basic warranty.