Against 247 other V6 cars rated 2024–2026, the Ridgeline sits right on their 21 mpg average.
Every Honda Ridgeline engine, compared
The Honda Ridgeline was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 16.9 / 22.7 | 2006–2026 | $1,990 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Ford F-150 gets 21.2 mpg, the RAM 1500 18.5 mpg and the Chevrolet Silverado 21 mpg, next to 21 mpg for the 2026 Ridgeline.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2026) | $0.152 |
| Fuel per year | $1,829 |
| Fuel over five years | $9,145 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2024–2026 | about the same |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,261 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2026 Honda Ridgeline gives up 6 mpg in town: 24 on the highway against 18 in the city, $533 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2026) | 18 mpg | $2,133 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 24 mpg | $1,600 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +6 mpg (33%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Ridgeline changed over the years
The Ridgeline peaked in 2020 at 22 mpg (19 city, 26 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2014 at 17 — 5 mpg apart, or $514 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2026 car does 21.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 / 24 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2025 | 18 / 24 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2024 | 18 / 24 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2023 | 18 / 24 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2022 | 18 / 24 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2021 | 18 / 24 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2020 | 19 / 26 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2019 | 19 / 26 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2018 | 19 / 26 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2017 | 19 / 26 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2014 | 16 / 21 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2013 | 16 / 21 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2012 | 16 / 21 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2011 | 15 / 20 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2010 | 15 / 20 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2009 | 15 / 20 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2008 | 15 / 20 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2007 | 15 / 20 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2006 | 15 / 20 | 1 | $2,259 |
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How we count
This page rests on 19 EPA ratings of the Honda Ridgeline — 1 engine across 2006–2026. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $3,261. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2026 Honda Ridgeline get?
21 mpg combined, 18 city and 24 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2006 the Ridgeline has averaged 19.3 mpg.
Is the 2026 Ridgeline more efficient than the 2025?
About the same: 21 against 21 mpg combined.
Which Ridgeline year has the best gas mileage?
The 2020, at 22 mpg combined (19 city, 26 highway).
Does the Ridgeline get better gas mileage than the Ford F-150?
About the same: 21 mpg for the 2026 Ridgeline against 21.2 for the 2026 Ford F-150.
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