Honda Ridgeline Truck 4WD
17 MPG The 2014 Honda Ridgeline Truck 4WD is EPA-rated at 17 MPG combined (16 city / 21 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 882 gallons, $2824 a year in fuel, or $0.188 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2006–2014 run it averages 17 MPG, essentially flat across 9 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.147 | $1471 | $2206 | $2941 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.176 | $1765 | $2647 | $3529 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.188 | $1882 | $2824 | $3765 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.206 | $2059 | $3088 | $4118 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.235 | $2353 | $3529 | $4706 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.265 | $2647 | $3971 | $5294 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.294 | $2941 | $4412 | $5882 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 17 MPG | 16 | 21 | $3650 | 505 | 1 |
| 2013 | 17 MPG | 16 | 21 | $3650 | 505 | 1 |
| 2012 | 17 MPG | 16 | 21 | $3650 | 523 | 1 |
| 2011 | 17 MPG | 15 | 20 | $3650 | 523 | 1 |
| 2010 | 17 MPG | 15 | 20 | $3650 | 523 | 1 |
| 2009 | 17 MPG | 15 | 20 | $3650 | 523 | 1 |
| 2008 | 17 MPG | 15 | 20 | $3650 | 523 | 1 |
| 2007 | 17 MPG | 15 | 20 | $3650 | 523 | 1 |
| 2006 | 17 MPG | 15 | 20 | $3650 | 523 | 1 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 33 standard pickup trucks 4wd models tracked here, the Honda Ridgeline Truck 4WD ranks 18 on current figures, against a class average of 17.1 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Ford F150 Pickup Tremor 4WD (17.5), Chevrolet Silverado K15 4WD (17.8), GMC Sierra K15 4WD (17.8), GMC Sierra Mud Terrain Tires 4WD (17.8), Chevrolet Silverado 15 Hybrid 4WD (18).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 505 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 7.6 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Honda Ridgeline Truck 4WD get?
The 2014 Honda Ridgeline Truck 4WD is rated at 17 MPG combined by the EPA — 16 city and 21 highway. Across all 9 model years in the database it averages 17 MPG, ranging from 17 to 17 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Honda Ridgeline Truck 4WD cost in fuel per year?
At 17 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 882 gallons — roughly $2824 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.188 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2014 model is $3650.
Has the Honda Ridgeline Truck 4WD become more efficient over time?
Barely. It sits at 17 MPG today against 17 in 2006 — essentially flat across 9 model years, with efficiency gains offset by weight and power creep.
Is the Honda Ridgeline Truck 4WD efficient for its class?
It ranks 18 of 33 in the Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD class on current figures, against a class average of 17.1 MPG. That is 0.1 worse than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.