DecodedCarsGMC Canyon vs Honda Ridgeline
2026 GMC Canyon vs 2026 Honda Ridgeline — two standard pickup trucks compared on efficiency, size, safety and reliability.
The short version
The Honda Ridgeline is more fuel-efficient: 21 vs 20 MPG combined in its best version.
That works out to about $150 a year less in fuel for the Honda Ridgeline (EPA estimate, 15,000 miles).
The GMC Canyon is the bigger car, about 3 inches longer.
Across all model years since 2005, the GMC Canyon has had fewer recall campaigns (26 vs 36).
The two cars
The 2026 GMC Canyon is a standard pickup truck offered with a 2.7L 4-cyl turbo engine and rear-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive. It measures about 213 inches long and 75 inches wide on a 132-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,716 lb (Crewcab 2WD).
The 2026 Honda Ridgeline is a standard pickup truck offered with a 3.5L 6-cyl engine and all-wheel drive. It measures about 210 inches long and 79 inches wide on a 125-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,442 lb.
Buying used? The 2020 Canyon and the 2024 Ridgeline have the fewest problems in our data; avoid the 2015 Canyon and the 2017 Ridgeline.
Basics
Efficiency
Performance & space
Safety & reliability
Interest
Green = clearly better. Prices are not included. How we calculate this →
Which one should you choose?
Choose the GMC Canyon if…
- You put reliability history first (26 vs 36 recalls since 2005)
Choose the Honda Ridgeline if…
- You want more standard driver-assist tech
Pros & cons of each
2026 GMC Canyon
- AWD / 4WD available
- Lots of standard safety tech4 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
2026 Honda Ridgeline
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 21 MPG combined — 15% better than the average 2026 standard pickup truck (18.3 MPG).
- Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
Full 2026 GMC Canyon specs →Full 2026 Honda Ridgeline specs →Compare fuel costs for your driving →Compare size & garage fit →