2008 Honda Ridgeline vs. 2006 Toyota Aygo
To start off, 2008 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Aygo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Aygo would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP) has 194 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Aygo. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Aygo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 390 kg more than 2006 Toyota Aygo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Honda Ridgeline is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Toyota Aygo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Ridgeline will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Honda Ridgeline (333 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Aygo. (132 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Aygo. 2008 Honda Ridgeline has automatic transmission and 2006 Toyota Aygo has manual transmission. 2006 Toyota Aygo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Ridgeline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Ridgeline | 2006 Toyota Aygo | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Ridgeline | Aygo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1615 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 3.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 4.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 35 L |
