Is the Honda Ridgeline better than the Toyota Tacoma for city driving?

Yes, the Honda Ridgeline is significantly better than the Toyota Tacoma for city driving.

While the Toyota Tacoma is highly capable off-road, its traditional body-on-frame construction results in a stiff, bouncy ride on paved city streets. The Honda Ridgeline utilizes a unibody platform (shared with the Honda Pilot) and independent rear suspension, giving it the smooth ride, precise handling, and quiet cabin of a crossover SUV.

Additionally, the Ridgeline is highly optimized for urban utility. It features a lockable, weather-tight in-bed trunk to secure valuables without needing a tonneau cover, and a dual-action tailgate that can swing open to the side, making it much easier to load cargo in tight city parking spaces.