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GMC Canyon vs Honda Ridgeline (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$1,295

Car 1

Car 2

CanyonRidgelineMSRP + destination$40,995$42,290Horsepower310 hp280 hpTorque430 lb-ft262 lb-ftMPG combined20 mpg21 mpgRear legroom34.7 in36.7 inFront legroom45.2 in40.9 inTowing7,700 lb5,000 lbSeats55Ground clearance9.6 in7.6 in
Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.
Canyon 2WD Crew Cab Elevation vs Ridgeline Sport AWD
MeasureCanyonRidgelineWinner
MSRP + destination$40,995$42,290Canyon
Horsepower310 hp280 hpCanyon
Torque430 lb-ft262 lb-ftCanyon
MPG combined20 mpg21 mpgRidgeline
Cargo, max41.9 cu ftN/AN/A
Rear legroom34.7 in36.7 inRidgeline
Front legroom45.2 in40.9 inCanyon
Length213.2 in210.2 inNot scored
Width72.4 in to 74.8 in78.6 inN/A
Curb weight4,297 lb to 4,716 lb4,420 lbN/A
Towing7,700 lb5,000 lbCanyon
Seats55About the same
Ground clearance9.6 in7.6 inCanyon
0-60 mphN/A6.3 s estimateN/A
Basic warranty3 yr / 36,000 mi3 yr / 36,000 miAbout the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
TrimNearest in priceGap
Canyon 2WD Crew Cab Elevation
$38,900
Ridgeline Sport AWD
$40,795
$1,895
Ridgeline Sport AWD
$40,795
Canyon Crew Cab Elevation 4WD
$42,200
$1,405

Cost to run

About the same over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Price plus fuel or charging over 6 years
CostCanyonRidgeline
MSRP + destination$40,995$42,290
Fuel or charging, 1 year$1,920$1,829
Fuel or charging, 6 years$11,520$10,971
Total, 6 years$52,515$53,261

Which is better for me?

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Equal weights: Canyon wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Who is ahead in each group
GroupAheadBy
PriceCanyon3%
MPGRidgeline5%
PowerCanyon10%
SpaceN/A
TowingCanyon35%

Other years

What this cannot tell you

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.

How values are checked