Below is a quick Quick Ridgeline vs Tacoma comparison that I made up while trying to make up my mind on which to buy. Feel free to point out where your opinion differs or I've made a mistake.
This isn't intended to be a general guide. I made it just for myself. You may not find it useful in your comparisons since you're needs are likely to be different, but I'll share anyway.
Quick Ridgeline vs Tacoma comparison
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Engine
Honda Ridgeline = 247HP, 3.5L, V6
Toyota Tacoma = 236HP, 4.0L, V6
Winner = Ridgeline
Transmission
Honda Ridgeline = 5 speed automatic, no low-xfer
Toyota Tacoma = 6 speed manual or 5 speed automatic
Winner = Tacoma
Clearance
Honda Ridgeline = 8.2"
Toyota Tacoma = 9.4"
Winner = Tacoma
HxWxL
Honda Ridgeline = 71.2"x77.8"x206.8"
Toyota Tacoma = 70.1"x74.6"x208.1"
Winner = Draw
Bed width x Length
Honda Ridgeline = 49.5" x 60"
Toyota Tacoma = 41.5(wheel wells)/56.7 x 60.3"
Winner = Ridgeline
Turning diameter
Honda Ridgeline = 42.6"
Toyota Tacoma = 40.7"
Winner = Tacoma
Offroad-worthiness
Honda Ridgeline = Can do, but big and lack of clearance
Toyota Tacoma = It's the standard
Winner = Tacoma
Interior
Honda Ridgeline = Nice, Roomy, Truckish
Toyota Tacoma = No moonroof, truckish, not as roomy nor attention to details. Probably more rugged
Winner = Ridgeline
Fuel Mileage
Honda Ridgeline = 15/20
Toyota Tacoma = 15/18
Winner = Ridgeline
New-tire cost
Honda Ridgeline = $130 each
Toyota Tacoma = $120 each
Winner = Draw
2008 built-out price
Honda Ridgeline = $37K
Toyota Tacoma = $32K
Winner = Tacoma
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The interior means a lot to me, and the Ridgeline beats the Tacoma in that area. If I wanted more rugged, then I would go with the Tacoma.
The Ridgeline looses to the Tacoma in many areas, but I have a subjective preference for it.
The Ridgeline engine is a little more powerful, but the Tacoma offers a more efficient 4-cylinder.
The measurements for the Tacoma's bed was for the short version. The Tacoma also has a regular and extended bed, but my comparison was just for the short bed.
The Ridgeline's turning diameter is a big negative. Consumer Reports agrees with me on this one.
On price, the Tacoma smacks the Ridgeline, for the buildout that I was looking at. Fortunately, I don't have a cash problem right now.
The Tacoma offers many many more options and after-market parts. The Ridgeline is weak on both.
The Toyota Tundra isn't a good comparison, and the Avalanche offers far more features and power than the Ridgeline, but at a substantially higher cost.
This isn't intended to be a general guide. I made it just for myself. You may not find it useful in your comparisons since you're needs are likely to be different, but I'll share anyway.
Quick Ridgeline vs Tacoma comparison
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Engine
Honda Ridgeline = 247HP, 3.5L, V6
Toyota Tacoma = 236HP, 4.0L, V6
Winner = Ridgeline
Transmission
Honda Ridgeline = 5 speed automatic, no low-xfer
Toyota Tacoma = 6 speed manual or 5 speed automatic
Winner = Tacoma
Clearance
Honda Ridgeline = 8.2"
Toyota Tacoma = 9.4"
Winner = Tacoma
HxWxL
Honda Ridgeline = 71.2"x77.8"x206.8"
Toyota Tacoma = 70.1"x74.6"x208.1"
Winner = Draw
Bed width x Length
Honda Ridgeline = 49.5" x 60"
Toyota Tacoma = 41.5(wheel wells)/56.7 x 60.3"
Winner = Ridgeline
Turning diameter
Honda Ridgeline = 42.6"
Toyota Tacoma = 40.7"
Winner = Tacoma
Offroad-worthiness
Honda Ridgeline = Can do, but big and lack of clearance
Toyota Tacoma = It's the standard
Winner = Tacoma
Interior
Honda Ridgeline = Nice, Roomy, Truckish
Toyota Tacoma = No moonroof, truckish, not as roomy nor attention to details. Probably more rugged
Winner = Ridgeline
Fuel Mileage
Honda Ridgeline = 15/20
Toyota Tacoma = 15/18
Winner = Ridgeline
New-tire cost
Honda Ridgeline = $130 each
Toyota Tacoma = $120 each
Winner = Draw
2008 built-out price
Honda Ridgeline = $37K
Toyota Tacoma = $32K
Winner = Tacoma
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The interior means a lot to me, and the Ridgeline beats the Tacoma in that area. If I wanted more rugged, then I would go with the Tacoma.
The Ridgeline looses to the Tacoma in many areas, but I have a subjective preference for it.
The Ridgeline engine is a little more powerful, but the Tacoma offers a more efficient 4-cylinder.
The measurements for the Tacoma's bed was for the short version. The Tacoma also has a regular and extended bed, but my comparison was just for the short bed.
The Ridgeline's turning diameter is a big negative. Consumer Reports agrees with me on this one.
On price, the Tacoma smacks the Ridgeline, for the buildout that I was looking at. Fortunately, I don't have a cash problem right now.
The Tacoma offers many many more options and after-market parts. The Ridgeline is weak on both.
The Toyota Tundra isn't a good comparison, and the Avalanche offers far more features and power than the Ridgeline, but at a substantially higher cost.