Find a Dealer
Build Your Honda
Request a Quote
Compare Vehicles
SEARCH
E-Mail Updates
Get information, offers and more.


SIGN ME UP
Forward
Warranty Warranty
2013 Ridgeline Specifications
Show All
Engineering
Dimensions
EPA Mileage Estimates
Exterior
Interior
Safety
Engineering
  RT Sport RTS RTL
Engine Type V6 V6 V6 V6
Engine Block/Cylinder Head Aluminum-Alloy Aluminum-Alloy Aluminum-Alloy Aluminum-Alloy
Displacement (cc) 3471 3471 3471 3471
Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net) 250 @ 5700 250 @ 5700 250 @ 5700 250 @ 5700
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm, SAE net) 247 @ 4300 247 @ 4300 247 @ 4300 247 @ 4300
Redline (rpm) 6300 6300 6300 6300
Bore and Stroke (mm) 89 x 93 89 x 93 89 x 93 89 x 93
Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.0:1 10.0:1 10.0:1
Valve Train 24-Valve SOHC VTEC® 24-Valve SOHC VTEC® 24-Valve SOHC VTEC® 24-Valve SOHC VTEC®
Multi-Point Fuel Injection Standard Standard Standard Standard
Drive-by-Wire Throttle System Standard Standard Standard Standard
Variable Torque Management® 4-Wheel Drive System (VTM-4®) Standard Standard Standard Standard
Locking Rear Differential Standard Standard Standard Standard
High-Mounted Fresh-Air Intake Standard Standard Standard Standard
CARB Emissions Rating[1]  ULEV-2 ULEV-2 ULEV-2 ULEV-2
Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer Standard Standard Standard Standard
Heavy-Duty Radiator with 160-Watt Fans (2) Standard Standard Standard Standard
100K +/- Miles No Scheduled Tune-Ups[2]  Standard Standard Standard Standard
Transmission
  RT Sport RTS RTL
5-Speed Automatic Transmission Standard Standard Standard Standard
Gear Ratios: 1st: 2.697, 2nd: 1.606, 3rd: 1.071, 4th: 0.766, 5th: 0.538, Reverse: 1.889, Final Drive: 4.53        
Heavy-Duty Automatic-Transmission Cooler Standard Standard Standard Standard
Body/Suspension/Chassis
  RT Sport RTS RTL
Integrated Closed-Box Frame with Unit-Body Construction Standard Standard Standard Standard
Fully-Boxed High-Strength Steel (HSS) Frame Rails and Crossmembers with Internal Stiffeners Standard Standard Standard Standard
Steel-Reinforced Composite (SRC) Cargo Bed Standard Standard Standard Standard
MacPherson Strut Front Suspension Standard Standard Standard Standard
Multi-Link Rear Suspension with Trailing Arms Standard Standard Standard Standard
Stabilizer Bar (mm, front/rear) 23.0 / 25.4 23.0 / 25.4 23.0 / 25.4 23.0 / 25.4
Variable Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering Standard Standard Standard Standard
Heavy-Duty Power-Steering Cooler Standard Standard Standard Standard
Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock 3.38 3.38 3.38 3.38
Steering Ratio 18.5:1 18.5:1 18.5:1 18.5:1
Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft) 42.6 42.6 42.6 42.6
Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in) 12.6 / 13.1 12.6 / 13.1 12.6 / 13.1 12.6 / 13.1
Wheels 17" Styled Steel 18" Machine-Finished Alloy (Black) 17" Alloy 18" Machine-Finished Alloy (Silver)
All-Season Tires P245 / 65 R17 105T P245 / 60 R18 104T P245 / 65 R17 105T P245 / 60 R18 104T
Compact Spare Tire T165 / 90 R17 105M T165 / 90 R17 105M T165 / 90 R17 105M T165 / 90 R17 105M
Exterior Measurements
  RT Sport RTS RTL
Wheelbase (in) 122.0 122.0 122.0 122.0
Length (in) 206.9 206.9 206.9 206.9
Height (in) 70.3 70.3 70.3 71.2
Width (in) 77.8 77.8 77.8 77.8
Track (in, front/rear) 67.1 / 66.9 67.1 / 66.9 67.1 / 66.9 67.1 / 66.9
Minimum Ground Clearance (in, unladen) 8.2 8.2 8.2 8.2
Approach/Departure Angles (degrees) 24.5 / 22.0 24.5 / 22.0 24.5 / 22.0 24.5 / 22.0
Cargo Bed Length (in, tailgate up/down) 60.0 / 79.0 60.0 / 79.0 60.0 / 79.0 60.0 / 79.0
Cargo Bed Width (in, between wheel wells) 49.5 49.5 49.5 49.5
Heavy-Duty Tie-Down Cleats (8) Capacity (lbs per cleat) 350 350 350 350
In-Bed Trunk® Capacity (cu ft) 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5
Total Payload Capacity (lbs) 1537 1559 1537 1487 / 1475 (with Navigation)
Curb Weight (lbs) 4513 4491 4513 4563 / 4575 (with Navigation)
Weight Distribution (%, front/rear) 58 / 42 58 / 42 58 / 42 58 / 42
Towing Capacity (lbs) 5000[3]  5000[3]  5000 5000
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 6050 6050 6050 6050
Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) (lbs) 10085 10085 10085 10085
Interior Measurements
  RT Sport RTS RTL
Headroom (in, front/rear) 40.7 / 39.1 40.7 / 39.1 40.7 / 39.1 38.7 / 39.0
Legroom (in, front/rear) 40.8 / 36.4 40.8 / 36.4 40.8 / 36.4 40.8 / 36.4
Shoulder Room (in, front/rear) 63.2 / 62.6 63.2 / 62.6 63.2 / 62.6 63.2 / 62.6
Hiproom (in, front/rear) 57.6 / 57.1 57.6 / 57.1 57.6 / 57.1 57.6 / 57.1
Passenger Volume (cu ft) 112.0 112.0 112.0 108.9
2nd-Row Under seat Storage (cu ft) 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.6
Seating Capacity 5 5 5 5
EPA Mileage Ratings[4] / Fuel
  RT Sport RTS RTL
5-Speed Automatic (City/Highway/Combined) 15 / 21 / 17 15 / 21 / 17 15 / 21 / 17 15 / 21 / 17
Fuel (gal) 22.0 22.0 22.0 22.0
Required Fuel Regular Unleaded Regular Unleaded Regular Unleaded Regular Unleaded
Active Safety
  RT Sport RTS RTL
TPMS System Indicator Standard Standard Standard Standard
Turn Signal/Hazard Indicators Standard Standard Standard Standard
Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control[5]  Standard Standard Standard Standard
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) Standard Standard Standard Standard
Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) Standard Standard Standard Standard
Brake Assist Standard Standard Standard Standard
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)[6]  Standard Standard Standard with Location and Pressure Indicators (RTL with Navigation)
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Standard Standard Standard Standard
Passive Safety
  RT Sport RTS RTL
Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS) Standard Standard Standard Standard
Front Side Airbags with Passenger-Side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) Standard Standard Standard Standard
Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor Standard Standard Standard Standard
Driver's and Front Passenger's Active Head Restraints Standard Standard Standard Standard
3-Point Seat Belts at all Seating Positions Standard Standard Standard Standard
Front 3-Point Seat Belts with Automatic Tensioning System Standard Standard Standard Standard
Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH): Lower Anchors (2nd-Row All), Tether Anchors (2nd-Row All) Standard Standard Standard Standard
Driver's and Front Passenger's Seat Belt Reminder Standard Standard Standard Standard
Child-Proof Rear Door Locks Standard Standard Standard Standard
Exterior Features
  RT Sport RTS RTL
Power Moonroof with Tilt Feature       Standard
Dual-Action Tailgate Standard Standard Standard Standard
In-Bed Trunk® Standard Standard Standard Standard
Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers with Automatic Heated Wiper Zone Standard Standard Standard Standard
Remote Entry System Standard Standard Standard Standard
Security System     Standard Standard
Privacy Glass   Standard Standard Standard
Folding Power Side Mirrors Black Black Body-Colored Body-Colored/Heated
Integrated Bed Lights (4) with Auto-Off Timer Standard Standard Standard Standard
Integrated Class III Trailer Hitch Standard Standard Standard Standard
Pre-Wired for Trailer Harness Standard Standard Includes Trailer Harness Includes Trailer Harness
Fog Lights   Standard   Standard
Heavy-Duty Tow Hooks (Front and Rear) Standard Standard Standard Standard
Heat-Rejecting Green-Tinted Glass Standard Standard Standard Standard
Hidden Roof-Mounted Antenna Standard Standard Standard Standard
Multi-Reflector Halogen Headlights with Auto-Off Standard with Black-Trimmed Bezels Standard Standard
Black Mesh Grille with Sport Emblem   Standard    
Body-Colored Door Handles Black Black Standard Standard
Comfort & Convenience
  RT Sport RTS RTL
Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System Standard Standard    
Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Air-Filtration System     Standard Standard
Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with Voice Recognition, Rearview Camera and Compass[7]        Available
Rearview Mirror including Rearview Camera with Guidelines Standard Standard Standard without Navigation
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®[8]        with Navigation
Power Windows with Auto-Up/Down Driver's Window Standard Standard Standard Standard
Power Sliding Rear Cabin Window Standard Standard Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard Standard Standard
Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls Cruise Cruise/Audio Cruise/Audio Cruise / Audio / Phone (available) / Navigation (available)
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel   Standard   Standard
Column-Mounted Shifter Standard Standard Standard Standard
Adjustable Steering Column Standard Standard Standard Standard
Multi-Functional Center Console Storage with Sliding Armrest Standard Standard Standard Standard
Driver's and Front Passenger's Illuminated Vanity Mirrors Standard Standard Standard Standard
HomeLink® Remote System[9]        Standard
Ambient Console Lighting       Standard
Map Lights Standard Standard Standard Standard
Sunglasses Holder Standard Standard Standard Standard
Beverage Holders (2 Front, 4 Rear) Standard Standard Standard Standard
12-Volt Power Outlets (2 Front, 1 Rear) Standard Standard Standard Standard
115-Volt Power Outlet (Center Console)       Standard
Passenger-Side Storage Tray Standard Standard Standard Standard
Door-Pocket Storage Bins Standard Standard Standard Standard
Seatback Pockets Standard Standard Standard Standard
Grab Rails (Front and Rear) Standard Standard Standard Standard
Garment Hooks (2nd-Row) Standard Standard Standard Standard
Remote Fuel Filler Door Release Standard Standard Standard Standard
Courtesy Door Lights Standard Standard Standard Standard
Rear Console Vents Standard Standard Standard Standard
Flat Rear Floor Standard Standard Standard Standard
All-Weather Heavy-Duty Floor Mats   Standard Standard  
Floor Mats       Standard
Seating
  RT Sport RTS RTL
Leather Trimmed Interior       Standard
Heated Front Seats       Standard
Driver's Seat with 10-Way Power Adjustment, including Power Lumbar Support     Standard Standard
Adjustable Front Seat-Belt Anchors Standard Standard Standard Standard
60/40 Lift-Up Rear Seat with Underseat Storage Standard Standard Standard Standard
Head Restraints at all Seating Positions Standard Standard Standard Standard
Audio Systems
  RT Sport RTS RTL
100-Watt AM/FM/CD Audio System with 6 Speakers Standard Standard    
160-Watt AM/FM/6-Disc In-Dash Audio System with 7 Speakers, including Subwoofer     Standard Standard
XM® Radio[10]        Standard
MP3/Auxiliary Input Jack   Standard Standard Standard
MP3/Windows Media® Audio (WMA) Playback Capability[11]  Standard Standard Standard Standard
Information Display/Multi-Information Display
  RT Sport RTS RTL
Average Fuel Economy Indicators Standard Standard Standard Standard
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®       with Navigation
Customizable Feature Settings       with Navigation
Digital Odometer and Digital Trip Meters (2) Standard Standard Standard Standard
Elapsed Time Indicator       with Navigation
Engine Oil-Life Indicator Standard Standard Standard Standard
Exterior Temperature Indicator     Standard Standard
Instant Fuel Economy Indicator Standard Standard Standard Standard
Miles-to-Empty Indicator Standard Standard Standard Standard
Maintenance Minder™ System Standard Standard Standard Standard
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Location Indicator Standard Standard Standard with Location and Pressure Indicators (Navigation models)
Instrumentation
  RT Sport RTS RTL
12-Volt Battery-Charging System Indicator Standard Standard Standard Standard
ABS Indicator Standard Standard Standard Standard
Airbag System Indicator Standard Standard Standard Standard
Transmission Fluid Temperature Indicator Standard Standard Standard Standard
Back Window-Open Indicator Standard Standard Standard Standard
Bed Lights-On Indicator Standard Standard Standard Standard
Brake System Indicator Standard Standard Standard Standard
Clock Standard Standard Standard Standard
Coolant Temperature Indicators Standard Standard Standard Standard
Cruise Control Indicators Standard Standard Standard Standard
Door- and Tailgate-Open Indicator Standard Standard Standard Standard
DRL Indicator Standard Standard Standard Standard
Fog Lights Indicator   Standard   Standard
Fuel Level Indicator Standard Standard Standard Standard
Headlights-On Indicator Standard Standard Standard Standard
High-Beam Indicator Standard Standard Standard Standard
Immobilizer System Indicator Standard Standard Standard Standard
In-Bed Trunk-Open Indicator Standard Standard Standard Standard
Low-Fuel Indicator Standard Standard Standard Standard
Low-Oil Pressure Indicator Standard Standard Standard Standard
Low-Tire Pressure Indicator Standard Standard Standard Standard
Maintenance Minder™ Indicator Standard Standard Standard Standard
Malfunction Indicator Standard Standard Standard Standard
Parking Brake Indicator Standard Standard Standard Standard
Passenger-Side Side Airbag-Off Indicator Standard Standard Standard Standard
Seat-Belt Reminder Indicator Standard Standard Standard Standard
Security System Indicator     Standard Standard
Shift Lever Position Indicator Standard Standard Standard Standard
Speedometer Standard Standard Standard Standard
System Message Indicator       with Navigation
Tachometer Standard Standard Standard Standard
TPMS System Indicator Standard Standard Standard Standard
VSA System and VSA-Activation Indicators Standard Standard Standard Standard
VTM-4® Indicator Standard Standard Standard Standard
Washer Fluid Level Indicator Standard Standard Standard Standard
 
[1]  ULEV-2 (Ultra-Low-Emission Vehicle) models as certified by the California Air Resources Board (CARB).
[2]  Does not apply to fluid and filter changes. Will vary with driving conditions. Please see your Honda dealer for details.
[3]  Requires wiring harness.
[4]  Based on 2013 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.
[5]  VSA is not a substitute for safe driving. It cannot correct the vehicle's course in every situation or compensate for reckless driving. Control of the vehicle always remains with the driver.
[6]  For optimal tire wear and performance, tire pressure should be checked regularly with a gauge. Do not rely solely on the monitor system. Please see your Honda dealer for details.
[7]  The Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ is available on the RTL model in the United States, except Alaska. Please see your Honda dealer for details.
[8]  The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Honda Motor Co., Ltd., is under license.
[9]  HomeLink and the HomeLink house are registered trademarks of Johnson Controls®.
[10]  XM services require a subscription after 90-day trial period. Subscriptions governed by SiriusXM Customer Agreement; see www.siriusxm.com. If you decide to continue your XM service at the end of your complimentary trial, the plan you choose will automatically be renewed and you will be billed at then-current rates until you call XM at 1-800-967-2346 to cancel. Fees and programming subject to change. Available only to those at least 18 years of age in the 48 contiguous United States and D.C. ©2012 Sirius XM Radio Inc. Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries.
[11]  Windows Media® is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.