Both the 2025 Ford Maverick and Honda Ridgeline are practical pickups — but each has different ways of showing it. Which is right for you, Ford’s compact truck or Honda’s midsize model? Our comparison guide is here to help you decide.
Key Takeaways
- Choose the compact Maverick to save thousands on a brand new truck!
- With its unique new trim model, the Maverick puts a whole new spin on styling.
- Thanks to the Maverick’s hybrid powertrain, you can save big at the pump.
- In the bigger, more powerful Ridgeline, you can tow and haul the heaviest gear!
Balance Your Budget with the 2025 Ford Maverick
Ford designed the compact Maverick to give you a great deal on a thrifty ride. And the newest model does exactly that, starting at $28,145*. If you decide to go with the Ridgeline, which starts at $40,150*, you’ll be spending a lot more right off the bat!
*Price as of 6/5/25.
Take Style to the Limits in the 2025 Ford Maverick
For 2025, the Maverick introduces two new trim models, the Lobo and the Tremor. The former is a stylish lowrider, featuring eye-catching details, like a unique grille and rally-inspired wheels, along with a lowered suspension. And the latter is an off-road-ready trim model with uniquely rugged style, including orange accents and elevated ground clearance.
The 2025 Honda Ridgeline doesn’t have any styling options that can compete with the Maverick’s street truck, the Lobo, but its top-tier Black Edition just might turn a few heads. Like the name suggests, this Ridgeline trim model dresses up your ride with black wheels, black leather upholstery, and red ambient interior lighting, among other features.
Save More at the Pump with the 2025 Ford Maverick
When it comes to fuel-efficiency, is the Ford Maverick or Honda Ridgeline more practical? Thanks to the Maverick’s standard hybrid powertrain (more on this below), Ford’s compact truck easily saves you the most money at the pump, earning up to 38 mpg combined (42 city/35 highway). You can now equip your hybrid Maverick with sporty all-wheel drive, which only reduces EPA ratings slightly, to 37 mpg combined (40 city/34 highway).
Compared to the compact Maverick, the midsize Ridgeline comes standard with a more powerful engine. But it’s not exactly known for its thrifty performance, earning up to 21 mpg combined (18 city/24 highway). These figures aren’t too bad in the scheme of things, but they mean you’ll be spending a lot more at the pump — potentially a lot more, depending on how much you drive!
Tow the Biggest Boat with the 2025 Honda Ridgeline
Since the midsize Ridgeline is the bigger, stronger truck, it probably comes as no surprise that it tows the heaviest toys. Properly equipped, this Honda pickup can tow a camper or boat trailer weighing up to 5,000 pounds. The Ridgeline can even haul a little extra weight in its 5-foot-4-inch truck bed, with a max rating of 1,583 pounds.
2025 Honda Ridgeline Powertrain Options
- 3.5L V6 (280 horsepower, 262 lb-ft of torque)
- Nine-speed automatic transmission
- All-wheel drive
For a compact truck, the Maverick is surprisingly sturdy. With the right equipment, the Maverick can tow up to 4,000 pounds with either engine option. And most trim models can haul up to 1,500 pounds — a figure that makes them very competitive with the bigger Ridgeline. The Maverick’s 5-foot-6.4-inch bed even offers a few extra inches of length!
2025 Ford Maverick Powertrain Options
- Standard 2.5L hybrid four-cylinder engine (191 hp, 155 lb-ft)
- Optional turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder engine (250 hp, 280 lb-ft)
- Continuously variable transmission (with hybrid) or 10-speed automatic transmission (with 2.0L engine)
- XL, XLT, Lariat: front-wheel drive or available all-wheel drive
- Lobo, Tremor: all-wheel drive
The Best Little Truck in Florida
With its incredible fuel economy and sturdy capabilities, the 2025 Ford Maverick is the most practical choice! Not only does this hybrid truck save you plenty of money at the pump, but it’s also available with sporty styling and cutting-edge tech features. Visit us at Jarrett Scott Ford to get behind the wheel of this popular compact truck!