- Newest year: 2026
- Gas
- Standard pickups
2017-2026 Honda Ridgeline MPG & Fuel Cost
10 model years · 20–22 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 7 of 10 standard pickup configurations, MY2026. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2017-2026 Honda Ridgeline at a glance
The 2017-2026 Honda Ridgeline covers 10 model years in the EPA database (17 configurations in all), rated 20–22 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2026, costs about $3,150 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Ridgeline 3.5L 6-cyl AWD (21 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025 and 2026; 2019 and 2023 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 22 MPG, was reached in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020.
2017-2026 Honda Ridgeline by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Gas | 20–21 MPG | $3,150–$3,190 | Ratings changed |
| 2025 | Gas | 20–21 MPG | $3,150–$3,190 | Ratings changed |
| 2024 | Gas | 20–21 MPG | $3,150–$3,190 | Ratings changed |
| 2023 | Gas | 21 MPG | $3,150 | Same EPA ratings as 2022 |
| 2022 | Gas | 21 MPG | $3,150 | Ratings changed |
| 2021 | Gas | 21 MPG | $3,150 | Ratings changed |
| 2020 | Gas | 21–22 MPG | $2,980–$3,180 | Ratings changed |
| 2019 | Gas | 21–22 MPG | $3,030–$3,140 | Same EPA ratings as 2018 |
| 2018 | Gas | 21–22 MPG | $3,030–$3,140 | Ratings changed |
| 2017 | Gas | 21–22 MPG | $3,030–$3,140 | First year |
What the 2026 Ridgeline 3.5L 6-cyl AWD costs to drive
Per month
$263
$3,150 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.25
Per 100 miles
$21.00
Five years
$15,750
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard pickup median
$310less a year
Class median $3,460 a year, MY2026
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2026 Honda Ridgeline MPG
Versus 2025: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,150.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeline (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD | 18 | 24 | 21 | $3,150 |
| TrailSport | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD | 18 | 23 | 20 | $3,190 |
2025 Honda Ridgeline MPG
20–21 MPG · $3,150–$3,190/yr
Versus 2024: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,150.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeline (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD | 18 | 24 | 21 | $3,150 |
| TrailSport | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD | 18 | 23 | 20 | $3,190 |
2024 Honda Ridgeline MPG
20–21 MPG · $3,150–$3,190/yr
Versus 2023: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,150.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeline (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD | 18 | 24 | 21 | $3,150 |
| TrailSport | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD | 18 | 23 | 20 | $3,190 |
2023 Honda Ridgeline MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2022
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2023 Honda Ridgeline as for the 2022 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2022 section above.See 2022
2022 Honda Ridgeline MPG
21 MPG · $3,150/yr
Versus 2021: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,150.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeline (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD | 18 | 24 | 21 | $3,150 |
2021 Honda Ridgeline MPG
21 MPG · $3,150/yr
Versus 2020: The most efficient configuration moves from 22 to 21 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,980 to $3,150, $170 more.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeline (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD | 18 | 24 | 21 | $3,150 |
2020 Honda Ridgeline MPG
21–22 MPG · $2,980–$3,180/yr
Versus 2019: The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,030 to $2,980, $50 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeline 3.5L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 19 | 26 | 22 | $2,980 |
| Ridgeline 3.5L 6-cyl AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,180 |
2019 Honda Ridgeline MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2018
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2019 Honda Ridgeline as for the 2018 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2018 section above.See 2018
2018 Honda Ridgeline MPG
21–22 MPG · $3,030–$3,140/yr
Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,030.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeline 3.5L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,030 |
| Ridgeline 3.5L 6-cyl AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,140 |
2017 Honda Ridgeline MPG
21–22 MPG · $3,030–$3,140/yr
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeline 3.5L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,030 |
| Ridgeline 3.5L 6-cyl AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,140 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Ridgeline 3.5L 6-cyl AWD: $4,280 in California and $2,750 in Texas, a $1,530 difference.
- California $4,280
- Washington $3,970
- New York $3,150
- Florida $2,980
- Texas $2,750
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2026 standard pickup models.
Generations
- 2006-2014 (YK1)
- 2017-2026 (2nd gen)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2017-2026 Honda Ridgeline get?
EPA rates the 2017-2026 Honda Ridgeline at 20–22 MPG combined across 17 configurations and 10 model years. The most efficient version, the 2020 Ridgeline 3.5L 6-cyl FWD, is rated 22 MPG (19 city, 26 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2017-2026 Honda Ridgeline?
The Ridgeline 3.5L 6-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 22 MPG, in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. The lowest top rating, 21 MPG, was in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2017-2026 Honda Ridgeline?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025 and 2026. In 2019 and 2023 the values repeat the year before.
How does the 2017-2026 Honda Ridgeline compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2006-2014 Honda Ridgeline) is rated 17 MPG combined and costs $3,730–$3,840 a year to fuel; the 2017-2026 model is rated 20–22 MPG and costs $2,980–$3,190 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2026 Honda Ridgeline per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Ridgeline 3.5L 6-cyl AWD costs about $3,150 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $3,150–$3,190 a year. That is a $40 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2026 Honda Ridgeline 100 miles?
About $21.00 per 100 miles for the Ridgeline 3.5L 6-cyl AWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $21.00 and $21.27 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2026 Honda Ridgeline more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Ridgeline 3.5L 6-cyl AWD is rated 18 city and 24 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.
How does the 2026 Honda Ridgeline compare with other standard pickup configurations?
The Ridgeline 3.5L 6-cyl AWD costs about $3,150 a year to fuel, $310 less than the class median of $3,460, and less than 7 of 10 standard pickup configurations. The comparison covers all 138 rated standard pickup configurations for MY2026, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2026 Honda Ridgeline different from the 2025 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,150. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2026 against 2 configurations for 2025. See the 2025 Honda Ridgeline for that year.