Honda Ridgeline Sport vs Chevrolet Colorado 4WD Trail Boss

Honda Ridgeline Sport vs Chevrolet Colorado 4WD Trail Boss

Which vehicles are we comparing?

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Ridgeline Sport — $40,795 · 280 hp · 21 mpgColorado 4WD Trail Boss — $40,500 · 310 hp · 19 mpg

Before you compare

What this matchup really means

Sport vs 4WD Trail Boss, compared on verified specifications and price.

MatchupMixed Matchup
First grade

Ridgeline Sport

  • Better fuel economy

Colorado 4WD Trail Boss

  • More torque
  • More horsepower
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The Sport and 4WD Trail Boss are closely matched on price: $40,795 vs $40,500.

At a glance

The quick decision

Best overall

Ridgeline Sport

For shoppers on this Ridgeline site, the Ridgeline Sport is our pick over the Colorado 4WD Trail Boss.

Best value

Ridgeline Sport

Close call — closely matched on price: $40,795 vs $40,500.

Best performance

Colorado 4WD Trail Boss

Colorado 4WD Trail Boss makes 310 hp vs 280 hp.

Best efficiency

Ridgeline Sport

Ridgeline Sport returns 21 mpg combined vs 19 mpg.

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

Close callRidgeline Sport

Closely matched: both come with dual-zone climate control.

Fuel Economy

WinnerRidgeline Sport
21 mpgvs19 mpg

The Ridgeline Sport delivers lower fuel costs and fewer stops at the pump.

Price & Value

Close callRidgeline Sport
$40,795vs$40,500

Closely matched: $40,795 vs $40,500.

Cargo & Daily Use

WinnerColorado 4WD Trail Boss
41.9 cu ftvs33.9 cu ft

The Colorado 4WD Trail Boss makes everyday hauling and road trips easier with more cargo room.

Performance

WinnerColorado 4WD Trail Boss
310 hpvs280 hp

The Colorado 4WD Trail Boss gives you stronger acceleration and easier passing.

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The Sport and 4WD Trail Boss are closely matched on price: $40,795 vs $40,500.

On verified numbers, the Sport leads in combined mpg; the 4WD Trail Boss leads in horsepower and torque. What the numbers actually mean for you here: the Sport's combined mpg edge (21 vs 19 mpg) means fewer stops at the pump and lower running costs over years of ownership, the 4WD Trail Boss's horsepower edge (310 vs 280 hp) shows up most when merging and passing rather than in daily commuting, and the 4WD Trail Boss's torque edge (430 vs 262 lb-ft) is felt most in everyday, low-speed response.

When it matters most: if your commute is long, the Sport's combined mpg edge (21 vs 19 mpg) is worth weighting heavily.

Visual comparison

See them side by side

Exterior

Ridgeline Sport
Ridgeline Sport
Colorado 4WD Trail Boss
Colorado 4WD Trail Boss

Standout features

Ridgeline Sport

  • Available AWD

Colorado 4WD Trail Boss

  • 11.3-inch touchscreen

Interior

Ridgeline Sport
Ridgeline Sport

Available colors

Ridgeline Sport

Ridgeline Sport — Crystal Black Pearl
Crystal Black Pearl
Ridgeline Sport — Sonic Gray Pearl
Sonic Gray Pearl
Ridgeline Sport — Solar Silver Metallic
Solar Silver Metallic
Ridgeline Sport — Platinum White Pearl
Platinum White Pearl

Colorado 4WD Trail Boss

Colorado 4WD Trail Boss — White Sands
White Sands
Colorado 4WD Trail Boss — Reef Blue Metallic
Reef Blue Metallic
Colorado 4WD Trail Boss — Summit White
Summit White
Colorado 4WD Trail Boss — Black
Black
Colorado 4WD Trail Boss — Radiant Red Tintcoat
Radiant Red Tintcoat
Colorado 4WD Trail Boss — Sterling Gray Metallic
Sterling Gray Metallic

The bottom line

The verdict

Editor's pick

Ridgeline Sport

For shoppers on this Ridgeline site, the Ridgeline Sport is our pick over the Colorado 4WD Trail Boss.

Why we landed here

  • The Ridgeline Sport leads on fuel economy: 21 mpg vs 19 mpg.
  • Closely matched on cabin & comfort.
  • Closely matched on price & value: $40,795 vs $40,500.
  • The Colorado 4WD Trail Boss leads on performance: 310 hp vs 280 hp.
  • The Colorado 4WD Trail Boss leads on cargo & daily use: 41.9 cu ft vs 33.9 cu ft.

What could change this: If more power matters most, the Colorado 4WD Trail Boss is the better fit.

Ridgeline Sport: 21 mpg combinedColorado 4WD Trail Boss: more cargo roomColorado 4WD Trail Boss: 310 hp of power
Read the full verdict

On verified numbers, the Sport leads in combined mpg; the 4WD Trail Boss leads in horsepower and torque.

The full picture

What to know before you decide

Living with the Ridgeline Sport

  • Available all-wheel drive

Daily commuting

  • Ridgeline Sport: 21 mpg — fewer fill-ups

Long road trips

  • Colorado 4WD Trail Boss: more cargo room — 41.9 cu ft vs 33.9 cu ft
  • Ridgeline Sport: fewer fuel stops between cities

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 Sport$40,795
Colorado 4WD Trail Boss$40,500
Horsepower
Ridgeline Sport280 hp
Colorado 4WD Trail Boss310 hp
Most power
Combined MPG
Ridgeline Sport21 mpg
Colorado 4WD Trail Boss19 mpg
Most efficient
Bed volume
Ridgeline Sport33.9 cu ft
Colorado 4WD Trail Boss41.9 cu ft
Most cargo space
AWD availability
Ridgeline SportAll-wheel drive · AWD available: Yes
Colorado 4WD Trail BossFour-wheel drive · AWD available: Yes
Full specifications
SpecificationRidgeline SportColorado 4WD Trail Boss
Starting MSRP$40,795$40,500
Horsepower280 hp310 hp
Torque262 lb-ft430 lb-ft
Combined MPG21 mpg19 mpg
City MPG18 mpg17 mpg
Highway MPG24 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 Sport if you want better fuel economy.
  • Choose the 4WD Trail Boss if you want more power and want more torque.
Ridgeline Sport buyer

Best for:

  • Cabin & Comfort: close call
  • Better fuel economy
  • Price & Value: close call
Colorado 4WD Trail Boss 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 Sport and 4WD Trail Boss are closely matched on price: $40,795 vs $40,500. Weigh the standard equipment each includes, their fuel economy, and the features you'll genuinely use. 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. 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 Sport and 4WD Trail Boss 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. Here, the Ridgeline Sport returns the better EPA-estimated economy (21 mpg combined) — over 15,000 miles a year that adds up to noticeably fewer fill-ups and real money saved versus the alternative. 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.

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, compare the specific trims' option packages directly; 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 running costs lead, the Ridgeline Sport's efficiency is the draw. 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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