Honda Ridgeline MPG, gas tank, tires, and towing
The 2026 Honda Ridgeline gets 21 mpg combined (18 city, 24 highway), and the TrailSport gets 20 mpg, according to the EPA. With a 19.5-gallon tank, a Ridgeline can cover roughly 400 miles on a fill-up. The first-generation truck (2008–2014) is rated 17 mpg combined but carries a bigger 22-gallon tank. Every Ridgeline in Honda’s manuals is rated to tow 5,000 lb with all-wheel drive.
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Ridgeline generations at a glance
- 2008–2014 (1st generation): 3.5-liter V6, 5-speed automatic, and VTM-4 all-wheel drive on every truck. The fuel tank holds 22 gallons.
- 2015–2016: no Ridgeline was sold in the U.S.
- 2017–2026 (2nd generation): a new 3.5-liter V6 with a 19.5-gallon tank. 2017–2019 trucks use a 6-speed automatic, and 2020 and later a 9-speed. Front-wheel drive was offered on lower trims through 2020; since 2021 every U.S. Ridgeline has i-VTM4 all-wheel drive. The TrailSport with all-terrain tires arrived for 2024.
Ridgeline gas mileage by year
The EPA tests an empty truck, so a loaded bed or a trailer will cost you mileage. Front-wheel drive, offered for 2017–2020, gained 1 mpg. Open a year for each version.
202620–21 mpg combined · 2 versions
| Version | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeline AWD3.5L 6-cyl, Auto (S9), AWD | 21 | 18 | 24 |
| Ridgeline AWD TrailSport3.5L 6-cyl, Auto (S9), AWD | 20 | 18 | 23 |
202520–21 mpg combined · 2 versions
| Version | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeline AWD3.5L 6-cyl, Auto (S9), AWD | 21 | 18 | 24 |
| Ridgeline AWD TrailSport3.5L 6-cyl, Auto (S9), AWD | 20 | 18 | 23 |
202420–21 mpg combined · 2 versions
| Version | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeline AWD3.5L 6-cyl, Auto (S9), AWD | 21 | 18 | 24 |
| Ridgeline AWD TrailSport3.5L 6-cyl, Auto (S9), AWD | 20 | 18 | 23 |
202321 mpg combined · 1 version
| Version | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeline AWD3.5L 6-cyl, Auto (S9), AWD | 21 | 18 | 24 |
202221 mpg combined · 1 version
| Version | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeline AWD3.5L 6-cyl, Auto (S9), AWD | 21 | 18 | 24 |
202121 mpg combined · 1 version
| Version | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeline AWD3.5L 6-cyl, Auto (S9), AWD | 21 | 18 | 24 |
202021–22 mpg combined · 2 versions
| Version | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeline AWD3.5L 6-cyl, Auto (S9), AWD | 21 | 19 | 24 |
| Ridgeline FWD3.5L 6-cyl, Auto (S9), FWD | 22 | 19 | 26 |
201921–22 mpg combined · 2 versions
| Version | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeline AWD3.5L 6-cyl, Auto 6-spd, AWD | 21 | 18 | 25 |
| Ridgeline FWD3.5L 6-cyl, Auto 6-spd, FWD | 22 | 19 | 26 |
2010–2018ranges by year · details on fueleconomy.gov
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 21–22 | 18–19 | 25–26 | 2 |
| 2017 | 21–22 | 18–19 | 25–26 | 2 |
| 2014 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 1 |
| 2013 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 1 |
| 2012 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 1 |
| 2011 | 17 | 15 | 20 | 1 |
| 2010 | 17 | 15 | 20 | 1 |
EPA estimates for new vehicles from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. EPA and U.S. DOE), data retrieved November 12, 2026. Your mileage will vary with how and where you drive. EPA data on this site starts with the 2010 model year.
Gas tank size and range
Range here is the tank size times the EPA combined rating, so it is a best case. Towing can cut it by a third or more, so plan fuel stops closer together with a trailer. Honda’s 2008–2014 manuals also recommend premium fuel when towing in some conditions. To cost out a trip, use the trip gas cost calculator.
| Years | Engine | Fuel tank | EPA combined | Range on a full tank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–2023 | 3.5L V6 | 19.5 gal2 | 21–22 mpg | about 410–430 miles |
| 2024–2026 | 3.5L V6 | 19.5 gal5 | 20–21 mpg | about 390–410 miles |
| 2008–2011 | 3.5L V6 | 22 gal1 | 17 mpg | about 370 miles |
| 2012–2014 | 3.5L V6 | 22 gal3 | 17 mpg | about 370 miles |
Ridgeline tire size and pressure
All 2017–2023 Ridgelines use 245/60R18 tires at 35 psi front and rear. The first generation runs 32 psi on both its 17- and 18-inch tires. For 2024 and later we could not check a manual, and the TrailSport’s all-terrain tires may call for a different number, so use the label on the driver’s door jamb. Add a few psi for a heavy load only if the label or manual says so. If the warning light comes on, see tire pressure light.
| Years | Trim | Tire size | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–2023 | All trims | 245/60R182 | 35 psi | 35 psi |
| 2024–2026 | Sport, RTL, Black Edition | 245/60R185 | Check your owner’s manual | Check your owner’s manual |
| 2024–2026 | TrailSport (all-terrain tires) | 245/60R185 | Check your owner’s manual | Check your owner’s manual |
| 2008–2014 | 17-inch wheels (RT, RTS and others) | 245/65R173 | 32 psi | 32 psi |
| 2009–2014 | 18-inch wheels (RTL; later also Touring and Sport) | 245/60R183 | 32 psi | 32 psi |
Ridgeline oil at a glance
The 2008–2011 trucks take 5W-20, and Honda switched to 0W-20 in 2012. The second-generation V6 holds 5.7 quarts with a new filter, more than a quart over the first generation’s 4.5. The Ridgeline oil page has every year, the spec, and how often to change it.
| Years | Engine | Oil | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–2023 | 3.5L V6 | 0W-202 | 5.7 qt (5.4 L) with filter |
| 2024–2026 | 3.5L V6 | Check your owner’s manual | Check your owner’s manual |
| 2008–2011 | 3.5L V6 | 5W-201 | 4.5 qt (4.3 L) with filter |
| 2012–2014 | 3.5L V6 | 0W-203 | 4.5 qt (4.3 L) with filter |
Ridgeline towing capacity
Honda rates the all-wheel-drive Ridgeline at 5,000 lb with two people aboard. The 2017–2020 front-wheel-drive trucks are rated 3,500 lb. Each extra passenger lowers the limit: in the 2020 and 2023 manuals, an AWD truck with five people may tow 4,500 lb. Tongue weight should be about 10 percent of the trailer weight, and it counts against the bed’s payload.
Recalls: check by VIN
Recalls follow the exact truck, not just the model year. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls on your Ridgeline. The VIN is on the lower driver’s-side corner of the windshield and on your registration. A Honda dealer does recall repairs for free.
What to record in your log
A pickup earns its keep with hauling and towing, and those are the miles that change the service plan. Note:
- Each fill-up: date, odometer, gallons, and whether you were towing. Mixing towing tanks with empty ones hides your real MPG; the MPG calculator keeps them apart.
- Each service and its Maintenance Minder code, such as B16, which adds the rear differential fluid.
- Trailer trips with the weight. Honda moves the timing belt to 60,000 miles for trucks that tow, and a log proves which schedule yours is on.
- The brake fluid date. It is due every 3 years.
A car maintenance log keeps it all in one place. Honda’s schedule for every model: Honda maintenance.
FAQ
What is the gas mileage of a Honda Ridgeline?
The EPA rates the 2021–2026 Ridgeline at 21 mpg combined, and the 2024–2026 TrailSport at 20 mpg. Front-wheel-drive trucks from 2017–2020 get 22 mpg. A 2010–2014 Ridgeline is rated 17 mpg.
How big is the Ridgeline gas tank?
19.5 gallons on 2017 and later trucks, and 22 gallons on 2008–2014 trucks, according to Honda’s manuals and spec sheets.
How much can a Honda Ridgeline tow?
Up to 5,000 lb with all-wheel drive and two occupants, in every generation. Front-wheel-drive Ridgelines from 2017–2020 are rated 3,500 lb.
What tire pressure does a Ridgeline take?
35 psi front and rear on 2017–2023 trucks, and 32 psi on 2008–2014 trucks. On 2024 and later, especially the TrailSport, check the door jamb label.
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Sources
- 2008 Honda Ridgeline Owner’s Manual: specifications, oil, Maintenance Minder, towing (archived copy of techinfo.honda.com) (checked November 12, 2026)
- 2023 Honda Ridgeline Owner’s Manual: specifications, oil, Maintenance Minder, towing (archived copy of techinfo.honda.com) (checked November 12, 2026)
- 2014 Honda Ridgeline Owner’s Manual: specifications, oil, Maintenance Minder, towing (archived copy of techinfo.honda.com) (checked November 12, 2026)
- 2017 Honda Ridgeline Owner’s Manual: specifications and towing table (archived copy of techinfo.honda.com) (checked November 12, 2026)
- Honda, 2026 Honda Ridgeline Specifications & Features (hondanews.com) (checked November 12, 2026)
- U.S. EPA and U.S. DOE, fueleconomy.gov vehicle data (MPG; retrieved November 12, 2026)