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Nissan Titan vs. Honda Ridgeline Review

How the Nissan Titan stacks up against the Honda Ridgeline - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Nissan Titan
Price Range: $26,150 - $39,350
2010 Honda Ridgeline
Price Range: $28,200 - $34,430
Nissan Titan vs. Honda Ridgeline Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the Honda to the dealership as the Nissan Titan. The Nissan will tax your gasoline budget substantially more than the Ridgeline will. The Honda Ridgeline isn't much less expensive than the Nissan Titan when it comes to MSRP.

Utility
Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the Titan over the Ridgeline. The Nissan Titan is likely a better choice than the Honda Ridgeline in terms of transporting cargo, especially if you often need to carry a lot of suitcases or massive animals. Towing is considerably more the Nissan Titan's forte than it is the Ridgeline's.

Convenience
You'll quite certainly take the Honda Ridgeline for a fill-up almost as often as the Nissan Titan.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Nissan Titan offers a bit more head room than the Honda, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Honda Ridgeline make it more spacious for your passengers than the Titan.

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

Performance
In terms of horsepower, the Nissan Titan packs quite a wallop and will knock the Honda Ridgeline down a few rungs. However, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Honda Ridgeline and the Nissan Titan most definitely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Nissan has a more sizeable engine than the Honda Ridgeline. Remember that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Titan is tremendously more powerful than the Honda Ridgeline. The Honda Ridgeline could learn a lesson or two from the Titan in terms of pickup.

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

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