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Length (in.)

Width (in.)

Height (in.)

Wheelbase (in.)

Curb weight (lbs.)

Front headroom (in.)

Rear headroom (in.)

Front shoulder room (in.)

Rear shoulder room (in.)

Front hip room (in.)

Rear hip room (in.)

Front legroom (in.)

Rear legroom (in.)

Seating capacity

Luggage capacity

Ground clearance (in.)

Cargo bed depth (in.)

Cargo bed length (in.)

Cargo bed width total/between wheel wells (in.)

Towing capacity (lbs.)

Payload (lbs.)

Drive system, standard

Drive system, optional

Turning circle diameter (ft.)

Base engine size

Engine type

Engine output (horsepower)

Engine torque (lb.-ft.)

Transmission, standard

Engines (optional)

Transmissions (optional)

Traction control

Stability control

Side airbags

Curtain airbags

EPA fuel economy (city mpg)

EPA fuel economy (highway mpg)

EPA fuel economy (combined mpg)

Fuel tank capacity (gal.)

Fuel type

Basic warranty

2009 Ford F-150

*Est. $21,565 to …

Best full-size pickup truck

Pros: Massive towing/payload on some models, unique conveniences like cargo-bed steps, high-quality cabin, vast back seat, good crash-test scores, steering feel and accuracy.

Cons: Slower than rivals when under load, four-wheel-drive rollover rating, wide turning circle, mixed reviews for braking, ride quality.
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2009 Ford F-150

213.1 to 250.3

78.9

71.5 to 76.7

126 to 163

4,707 to

41

39.7 to 40.3

65.9 to 66.6

65.6 to 66.8

60.5

64.6 to 66.6

41.4

33.4 to 43.5

3 to 6

N/A

7.8 to 10

22.2 to 22.4

67, 78.8 or 97.4

59.7 to 65.2/50

5,100 to 11,300

1,390 to 3,030

Rear-wheel

4x4

41.6 to 52.4

4.6 liters

V-8

248

294

4AT

292-hp, 4.6L V-8; 310-hp, 5.4L V-8

6AT

Yes

Yes

Front

Front and rear

14 to 15

18 to 20

15 to 17

26

Regular or E85

3 years/36,000 miles
2009 Honda Ridgeline

*Est. $28,000 to …

Best midsize pickup truck

Pros: Best crash-test and rollover scores, very reliable, smooth ride, agile handling, roomy, high-quality interior, innovative storage features, anti-corrosion composite bed, full-time …

Cons: Love-it-or-hate-it styling, not for major off-roading, low tow, payload capacities, pricey, fuel economy's nothing special, backseat cushioning gets mixed reviews, hard-to-access …
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2009 Honda Ridgeline

207

77.8

70.3 to 71.2

122

4,504 to 4,564

40.7

39.1

63.2

62.6

57.6

57.2

40.8

36.4

5

8.5 cu. ft. In-Bed Trunk; 2.6 cu. ft. rear underseat storage

8.2

20.7

60

Not available/49.5

5,000

1,486 to 1,546

All-wheel

N/A

42.6

3.5 liters

V-6

250

247

5AT

N/A

N/A

Yes

Yes

Front

Front and rear

15

20

17

22

Regular

3 years/36,000 miles
2009 Toyota Tacoma

*Est. $15,170 to …

Best compact pickup truck

Pros: Lowest starting price of any pickup, outstanding resale value, excellent crash-test results, composite bedliner, tows a lot for its size, capable off road, good fuel economy, strong …

Cons: Noisy, low seating position, ride quality gets mixed reviews, more chassis flex than competitors, rust complaints on prior models.
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2009 Toyota Tacoma

190.4 to 221.3

72.2 to 74.6

65.2 to 70.1

109.4 to 140.6

3,250 to 4,190

40.0 to 40.1

35.2 to 38.5

57.7 to 58.1

57.7 to 59.3

53.6

53.6 to 55.2

41.7

28.2 to 32.6

3 to 5

N/A

7.5 to 9.5

18

60.3 or 73.5

56.7/41.5

3,500 to 6,500

995 to 1,570

Rear-wheel

4x4

36.1 to 44.0

2.7 liters

4-cyl.

159

180

5MT

236-hp, 4.0L V-6

6MT, 4AT, 5AT

Yes

Yes

Front

Front and rear

14 to 20

19 to 26

16 to 22

21

Regular

3 years/36,000 miles

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