Honda Ridgeline TrailSport vs GMC Canyon 4WD AT4

Honda Ridgeline TrailSport vs GMC Canyon 4WD AT4

Which vehicles are we comparing?

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Ridgeline TrailSport — $45,995 · 280 hp · 20 mpgCanyon 4WD AT4 — $45,500 · 310 hp · 19 mpg

Before you compare

What this matchup really means

TrailSport vs 4WD AT4, compared on verified specifications and price.

MatchupMixed Matchup

Ridgeline TrailSport

  • Leather-trimmed seats

Canyon 4WD AT4

  • More torque
  • More horsepower
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The TrailSport and 4WD AT4 are closely matched on price: $45,995 vs $45,500.

At a glance

The quick decision

Best overall

Ridgeline TrailSport

For shoppers on this Ridgeline site, the Ridgeline TrailSport is our pick over the Canyon 4WD AT4.

Best value

Ridgeline TrailSport

Close call — closely matched on price: $45,995 vs $45,500.

Best performance

Canyon 4WD AT4

Canyon 4WD AT4 makes 310 hp vs 280 hp.

Best efficiency

Ridgeline TrailSport

Close call — closely matched on efficiency: 20 mpg vs 19 mpg combined.

Head to head

Who wins what

The verified differences most likely to decide it — each shown side by side, with the winner called out.

Cabin & Comfort

WinnerRidgeline TrailSport

A more comfortable, upscale place to spend your drive, supported by leather seats — where the Canyon 4WD AT4 uses cloth.

Fuel Economy

Close callRidgeline TrailSport
20 mpgvs19 mpg

Closely matched: 20 mpg vs 19 mpg.

Price & Value

Close callRidgeline TrailSport
$45,995vs$45,500

Closely matched: $45,995 vs $45,500.

Cargo & Daily Use

WinnerCanyon 4WD AT4
41.9 cu ftvs33.9 cu ft

The Canyon 4WD AT4 makes everyday hauling and road trips easier with more cargo room.

Performance

WinnerCanyon 4WD AT4
310 hpvs280 hp

The Canyon 4WD AT4 gives you stronger acceleration and easier passing.

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The TrailSport and 4WD AT4 are closely matched on price: $45,995 vs $45,500.

On verified numbers, the 4WD AT4 leads in horsepower and torque. What the numbers actually mean for you here: the 4WD AT4's horsepower edge (310 vs 280 hp) shows up most when merging and passing rather than in daily commuting and the 4WD AT4's torque edge (430 vs 262 lb-ft) is felt most in everyday, low-speed response.

Visual comparison

See them side by side

Exterior

Ridgeline TrailSport
Ridgeline TrailSport
Canyon 4WD AT4
Canyon 4WD AT4

Standout features

Ridgeline TrailSport

  • Available AWD
  • Leather-trimmed seats
  • Moonroof

Canyon 4WD AT4

  • Heated front seats
  • 11.3-inch touchscreen

Interior

Ridgeline TrailSport
Ridgeline TrailSport

Available colors

Ridgeline TrailSport

Ridgeline TrailSport — Crystal Black Pearl
Crystal Black Pearl
Ridgeline TrailSport — Sonic Gray Pearl
Sonic Gray Pearl
Ridgeline TrailSport — Ash Green Metallic
Ash Green Metallic
Ridgeline TrailSport — Modern Steel Metallic
Modern Steel Metallic
Ridgeline TrailSport — Radiant Red Metallic II
Radiant Red Metallic II
Ridgeline TrailSport — Solar Silver Metallic
Solar Silver Metallic
Ridgeline TrailSport — Platinum White Pearl
Platinum White Pearl

Canyon 4WD AT4

Canyon 4WD AT4 — Coastal Dune
Coastal Dune
Canyon 4WD AT4 — Summit White
Summit White
Canyon 4WD AT4 — Onyx Black
Onyx Black
Canyon 4WD AT4 — Desert Sun
Desert Sun
Canyon 4WD AT4 — Volcanic Red Tintcoat
Volcanic Red Tintcoat
Canyon 4WD AT4 — Sterling Metallic
Sterling Metallic

The bottom line

The verdict

Editor's pick

Ridgeline TrailSport

For shoppers on this Ridgeline site, the Ridgeline TrailSport is our pick over the Canyon 4WD AT4.

Why we landed here

  • The Ridgeline TrailSport leads on cabin & comfort.
  • Closely matched on fuel economy: 20 mpg vs 19 mpg.
  • Closely matched on price & value: $45,995 vs $45,500.
  • The Canyon 4WD AT4 leads on performance: 310 hp vs 280 hp.
  • The Canyon 4WD AT4 leads on cargo & daily use: 41.9 cu ft vs 33.9 cu ft.

What could change this: If more power matters most, the Canyon 4WD AT4 is the better fit.

Canyon 4WD AT4: more cargo roomCanyon 4WD AT4: 310 hp of power
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On verified numbers, the 4WD AT4 leads in horsepower and torque.

The full picture

What to know before you decide

Living with the Ridgeline TrailSport

  • Leather-trimmed seats
  • Available all-wheel drive

Living with the Canyon 4WD AT4

  • Heated front seats

Long road trips

  • Canyon 4WD AT4: more cargo room — 41.9 cu ft vs 33.9 cu ft

By the numbers

Specs that matter

These are the figures most shoppers weigh first — price, power, efficiency, and room — with the full specification table below.

Starting price
Ridgeline TrailSport$45,995
Canyon 4WD AT4$45,500
Horsepower
Ridgeline TrailSport280 hp
Canyon 4WD AT4310 hp
Most power
Combined MPG
Ridgeline TrailSport20 mpg
Canyon 4WD AT419 mpg
Bed volume
Ridgeline TrailSport33.9 cu ft
Canyon 4WD AT441.9 cu ft
Most cargo space
AWD availability
Ridgeline TrailSportAll-wheel drive · AWD available: Yes
Canyon 4WD AT4Four-wheel drive · AWD available: Yes
Full specifications
SpecificationRidgeline TrailSportCanyon 4WD AT4
Starting MSRP$45,995$45,500
Horsepower280 hp310 hp
Torque262 lb-ft430 lb-ft
Combined MPG20 mpg19 mpg
City MPG18 mpg17 mpg
Highway MPG23 mpg22 mpg
Bed volume33.9 cu ft41.9 cu ft
Seating55
DrivetrainAll Wheel DriveFour Wheel Drive
Transmission9-Speed Automatic—
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Make the call

Which one is right for you?

  • Choose the 4WD AT4 if you want more power and want more torque.
Ridgeline TrailSport buyer

Best for:

  • A better-equipped cabin
  • Fuel Economy: close call
  • Price & Value: close call
Canyon 4WD AT4 buyer

Best for:

  • More power
  • More cargo room

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

The questions shoppers ask most when weighing these two — answered with the verified facts.

Value comes down to the details. The TrailSport and 4WD AT4 are closely matched on price: $45,995 vs $45,500. Weigh the standard equipment each includes, their fuel economy, and the features you'll genuinely use. The Ridgeline TrailSport leans a little more upscale inside. Cross-shop comparably equipped trims and let local incentives settle it.

"Nicer every day" is about the things you touch on every drive — the seats, the controls, and the screen. The Ridgeline TrailSport has the edge here, with leather-trimmed seats, heated front seats, and a moonroof that make the daily routine feel a notch more special. Comfort is personal, though: seat shape, driving position, and how intuitive the controls feel to you matter more than any feature list. Spend ten minutes in each on a route like your real commute — that test drive will tell you more about daily livability than any spec comparison.

We don't publish a feature-by-feature equipment comparison for this exact pairing, so we won't claim either way. Use the verified specifications and the verdict above — those come from confirmed data — and check each manufacturer's build-and-price tool for the equipment on the exact TrailSport and 4WD AT4 you're considering. Equipment also moves with option packages and model year, so the trim you drive may not match a general list. A back-to-back test drive of the two specific cars you're shopping is the reliable way to see what one offers that the other doesn't.

High annual mileage puts the spotlight on running costs, and that's mostly about fuel. Beyond fuel, a high-mileage driver should weigh seat comfort for all those hours and each model's reliability record — worth checking current ratings for the specific trims, since it matters most when you're piling on miles. If your year is mostly highway commuting, lean toward the more efficient, more comfortable choice; the small differences compound over 15,000 miles in a way they wouldn't for a light-use second car.

On materials and appointments, the Ridgeline TrailSport leads — it offers leather-trimmed seats, heated front seats, and a moonroof, which lifts the everyday feel of the cabin. Interior preference is partly personal — dashboard layout, seat shape, and where the controls fall all factor in — so the best test is to sit in both. If a richer, more feature-laden cabin matters to you, the Ridgeline TrailSport is the one to start with; if you mainly want a comfortable, sensibly-arranged space, either will serve you well day to day.

For most shoppers, the right pick follows your priorities rather than a single score. If cabin comfort and features top your list, the Ridgeline TrailSport makes a strong case; Use the verdict above as the starting recommendation, then confirm it with a back-to-back test drive of the exact trims you're considering.

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