Introduction
Are you looking for a versatile pickup truck with a sense of adventure that won’t break the bank? Well, look no further because we have compact and mid-size pickup trucks that are perfect solutions, depending on your needs regarding price, performance, and day-to-day practicality.
The Maverick is Ford’s smallest truck. As a compact pickup, the new Ford Maverick delivers fuel savings, affordability, capability, and advanced safety and trailering technology. The Honda Ridgeline is a mid-size pickup known for its reliability and practicality for everyday use. From its towing capacity to the refined interior with leather seats and more, the new Honda Ridgeline continues to showcase Honda's reputation.
Deciding on a pickup truck that is the right size with enough versatility and power to perform when needed is easy with our comparison of the 2025 Ford Maverick and the 2025 Honda Ridgeline. Keep reading for more on these two incredible pickup trucks.
Key Takeaways
- The 2025 Ford Maverick has been restyled, upgraded, and refreshed, and it now features larger displays and more advanced technology.
- The 2025 Ford Maverick lineup introduces the new Lobo trim, a street-inspired model featuring lowered suspension, advanced 4-wheel drive, and alloy wheels.
- The 2025 Ford Maverick with the 2.5L Hybrid is fuel-efficient, seats five passengers, and competes with mid-size pickups for capability and versatility.
How does the 2025 Ford Maverick compare to the 2025 Honda Ridgeline?
A key difference between the Ford Maverick and the Honda Ridgeline is size. The Maverick, Ford’s smallest pickup truck, is smaller in every aspect compared to the new Honda Ridgeline, a mid-size pickup. However, don’t count the Maverick out because it is just as comfortable, capable, and versatile as the mid-size Ridgeline.
The 2025 Honda Ridgeline arrives without any updates. Still, it is an impressive, capable truck with a luxurious, comfortable interior in the upper trims. The 2025 Ford Maverick, on the other hand, is refreshed and restyled with the new Lobo trim, an increased towing capacity of up to 4,000 pounds with the 4K Tow Package, a larger 13.2-inch infotainment touchscreen display, and more features and technology including Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a 360-degree camera, and adaptive cruise control.
The 2025 Honda Ridgeline does have more power and pull than the 2025 Ford Maverick because it is powered by a 280-horsepower direct-injected V6 engine. Every Ridgeline trim has a towing capacity of 5,000 pounds.
The Ford Maverick, available in five models, features a 2.5L Hybrid engine with an Automatic Continuously Variable transmission or a 2.0L EcoBoost engine with an eight-speed automatic transmission. This range of engines and their size gives the Maverick an edge over the Ridgeline for EPA fuel economy.
Which pickup truck has better fuel economy? It’s the 2025 Ford Maverick!
The 2025 Ford Maverick models offer better EPA fuel economy than the Honda Ridgeline. Depending on the powertrain, your new 2025 Ford Maverick has a total driving range of 380 to 524 miles. The 2025 Ford Maverick with the 2.5L Hybrid and front-wheel drive (FWD) is estimated to get 42 MPG in the city and 35 MPG on the highway.
Why buy the new 2025 Ford Maverick?
Experience the power, performance, and capability of a fuel-efficient compact pickup truck by purchasing the new 2025 Ford Maverick XL, XLT, Lobo, Lariat, or Tremor. Enjoy enhanced fuel economy in traffic with your Ford Maverick's hybrid engine and all-wheel drive. Getting a compact Maverick instead of the midsize Ridgeline will allow you to finesse even the tightest spot around town with ease.
Additional features that come with your new Ford Maverick include increased towing capacity with the 4K Tow Package, Pro Trailer Hitch Assist, Pro Trailer Backup Assist, the FLEXBED storage system, in-bed cubby storage, and the multi-position tailgate.
The new 2025 Ford Maverick also provides convenience inside and out with 12V power outlets, USB ports, a comfortable interior for five passengers, connectivity with FordPass Connect, Remote Keyless Entry, Intelligent Access with Push-Button Start, Power Moonroof, Bluetooth, wireless charging, and Ford Co-Pilot360 advanced safety technology features, including Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keeping Aid, and Lane Centering.
Fuel-Efficient, Practical, and Capable
The new 2025 Ford Maverick, a top three J.D. Power pick that competes with the Best Midsize Pickups of 2025, is fuel-efficient, practical, and capable. Whether you choose the trail-ready Ford Maverick Tremor or the new street-inspired Lobo with 19-inch alloy wheels and a lowered suspension, you’re getting a truck designed for everything, plus it is customizable and upgradable.
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