Compare the2023 Honda Ridgeline VS 2022 Ford Maverick

Using vehicle speed sensors and seat sensors, smart airbags in the Ridgeline deploy with different levels of force or don’t deploy at all to help better protect passengers of all sizes in different collisions. The Ridgeline’s side airbags will shut off if a child is leaning against the door. The Maverick’s side airbags don’t have smart features and will always deploy full force.

To provide maximum traction and stability on all roads, All-Wheel Drive is standard on the Ridgeline. But it costs extra on the Maverick.

The Ridgeline’s standard lane departure warning system alerts a temporarily inattentive driver when the vehicle begins to leave its lane and gently nudges the vehicle back towards its lane. A lane departure warning system costs extra on the Maverick.

The Ridgeline RTL-E/Black Edition has standard Parking Sensors to help warn the driver about vehicles, pedestrians or other obstacles behind or in front of their vehicle. The Maverick doesn’t offer a front parking aid.

Both the Ridgeline and the Maverick have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, rearview cameras, available blind spot warning systems and rear cross-path warning.

The Honda Ridgeline weighs 705 to 947 pounds more than the Ford Maverick. The NHTSA advises that heavier vehicles are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

Honda pays for scheduled maintenance on the Ridgeline for 2 years and 24,000 miles. Honda will pay for oil changes, lubrication and any other required maintenance. Ford doesn’t pay scheduled maintenance for the Maverick.

The engine in the Ridgeline has a single overhead cam for simplicity. The engines in the Maverick have dual overhead cams, which add to the number of moving parts and the complexity of the cylinder heads.

A reliable vehicle saves its owner time, money and trouble. Nobody wants to be stranded or have to be without a vehicle while it’s being repaired. Consumer Reports rates the Ridgeline’s reliability 18 points higher than the Maverick.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2021 Auto Issue reports that Honda vehicles are more reliable than Ford vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Honda 17 places higher in reliability than Ford.

The Ridgeline’s standard 3.5 SOHC V6 produces 89 more horsepower (280 vs. 191) than the Maverick’s standard 2.5 DOHC 4-cylinder hybrid. The Ridgeline’s 3.5 SOHC V6 produces 30 more horsepower (280 vs. 250) than the Maverick’s optional 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder.

As tested in Motor Trend the Honda Ridgeline is faster than the Ford Maverick:

	Ridgeline	Maverick 4 cyl. hybrid gas	Maverick turbo 4 cyl.
Zero to 60 MPH	6.3 sec	7.6 sec	7 sec
Quarter Mile	14.8 sec	15.9 sec	15.4 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	93.2 MPH	89.7 MPH	88.9 MPH

An engine control system that can shut down some of the engine’s cylinders helps improve the Ridgeline’s fuel efficiency. The Maverick doesn’t offer a system that can shut down part of the engine.

To lower fuel costs and make buying fuel easier, the Honda Ridgeline uses regular unleaded gasoline. The Maverick requires premium for maximum efficiency, which can cost 20 to 55 cents more per gallon.

The Ridgeline has 5.7 gallons more fuel capacity than the Maverick Hybrid’s standard fuel tank (19.5 vs. 13.8 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups. The Ridgeline has 3 gallons more fuel capacity than the Maverick 2.0 EcoBoost’s standard fuel tank (19.5 vs. 16.5 gallons).

The Ridgeline stops much shorter than the Maverick:

	Ridgeline	Maverick
60 to 0 MPH	125 feet	137 feet	Motor Trend

For better traction, the Ridgeline has larger tires than the Maverick (245/60R18 vs. 225/65R17). The Ridgeline’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Maverick (245/60R18 vs. 235/65R17).

The Ridgeline’s tires provide better handling because they have a lower 60 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Maverick’s standard 65 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Ridgeline has standard 18-inch wheels. Smaller 17-inch wheels are standard on the Maverick.

The Ridgeline has a standard easy tire fill system. When inflating the tires, the vehicle’s integrated tire pressure sensors keep track of the pressure as the tires fill and tell the driver when the tires are inflated to the proper pressure. The Maverick doesn’t offer vehicle monitored tire inflation.

For superior ride and handling, the Honda Ridgeline has fully independent front and rear suspensions. An independent suspension allows the wheels to follow the road at the best angle for gripping the pavement, without compromising ride comfort. The Maverick has a rear torsion beam axle, with a semi-independent rear suspension.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Ridgeline’s wheelbase is 4.1 inches longer than on the Maverick (125.2 inches vs. 121.1 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Ridgeline is 3.5 inches wider in the front and 4 inches wider in the rear than on the Maverick.

The Ridgeline’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (57.1% to 42.9%) than the Maverick’s (58.8% to 41.2%). This gives the Ridgeline more stable handling and braking.

To almost totally eliminate engine vibration in the passenger area, the Ridgeline has an electronically controlled liquid-filled main engine mount. A computer-controlled electric current in the liquid changes its viscosity, allowing the mount to dampen the engine completely at all RPMs. The Maverick uses conventional solid rubber engine mounts.

The Ridgeline uses computer-generated active noise cancellation to help remove annoying noise and vibration from the passenger compartment, especially at low frequencies. The Maverick doesn’t offer active noise cancellation.

The Ridgeline has 9.4 cubic feet more passenger volume than the Maverick (109.7 vs. 100.3).

The Ridgeline has 3.7 inches more front hip room, 4.7 inches more front shoulder room, .8 inches more rear legroom, 2.5 inches more rear hip room and 5.9 inches more rear shoulder room than the Maverick.

The Ridgeline has a larger cargo box than the Maverick shortbed (33.9 vs. 33.3 cubic feet).

The Ridgeline’s cargo box is larger than the Maverick’s in almost every dimension:

	Ridgeline	Maverick
Length (short/long)	63”	54.4”
Max Width	59.6”	53.3”
Min Width	50”	42.6”
Height	16.9”	20.3”

The Ridgeline’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the Maverick’s (5000 vs. 2000 pounds).

The Ridgeline has a higher standard payload capacity than the Maverick (1583 vs. 1500 lbs.).

When two different drivers share the Ridgeline RTL/RTL-E/Black Edition, the memory seats and mirrors make it convenient for both. Each setting activates different, customized memories for the driver’s seat position and outside mirror angle. The Maverick doesn’t offer a memory system.

The Ridgeline RTL/RTL-E/Black Edition’s standard easy entry system glides the driver’s seat back when the door is unlocked or the ignition is switched off, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. The Maverick doesn’t offer an easy entry system.

If the windows are left open on the Ridgeline the driver can close them all at the outside door handle. On a hot day the driver can lower the windows at the outside door handle or from a distance using the keyless remote. The driver of the Maverick can only operate the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

The Ridgeline has a standard locking fuel door with a remote release located convenient to the driver. A locking fuel door helps prevent fuel theft and vandalism, such as sugar in the tank. A locking fuel door is only offered on the Maverick Hybrid.

The Ridgeline has standard power remote mirrors. The Maverick XL doesn’t offer either a remote driver side or passenger side mirror. The driver will have to roll down the windows and reach across the car to adjust the mirrors.

When the Ridgeline RTL-E/Black Edition is put in reverse, both rearview mirrors tilt from their original position. This gives the driver a better view of the curb during parallel parking maneuvers. Shifting out of reverse puts the mirrors into their original positions. The Maverick’s mirrors don’t automatically adjust for backing.

The Ridgeline RTL/RTL-E/Black Edition’s standard rear and side view mirrors have an automatic dimming feature. These mirrors can be set to automatically darken quickly when headlights shine on them, keeping following vehicles from blinding or distracting the driver. The Maverick offers an automatic rear view mirror, but its side mirrors don’t dim.

The Ridgeline has a standard dual zone air conditioning allows the driver and front passenger to choose two completely different temperatures so people with different temperature preferences won’t have to compromise. This makes both the driver and front passenger as comfortable as possible. Dual zone air conditioning is only available on the Maverick Lariat.

Both the Ridgeline and the Maverick offer rear vents. For greater rear passenger comfort, the Ridgeline has standard rear air conditioning vents to keep rear occupants cool in summer or warm in winter. The Maverick doesn’t offer rear air conditioning vents, only heat vents.

The Ridgeline RTL-E/Black Edition’s standard GPS navigation system has a real-time traffic update feature that plots alternative routes to automatically bypass traffic problems. (Service not available in all areas.) The Maverick’s available navigation system doesn’t offer real-time traffic updates.

Consumer Reports® recommends both the Honda Ridgeline and the Ford Maverick, based on reliability, safety and performance.

The Ridgeline was chosen as one of Car and Driver’s “Top Five/10Best Trucks” for 3 of the last 6 years. The Maverick has never been a Car and Driver “Top Five/10Best Truck” pick.

A group of representative automotive journalists from North America selected the Ridgeline as the 2017 North American Truck of the Year. The Maverick has never been chosen.