2004 GMC Canyon vs. 2004 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2004 GMC Canyon and 2004 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,458 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 GMC Canyon (220 HP) has 146 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Polo. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Canyon weights approximately 860 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Polo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 GMC Canyon (305 Nm) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Polo. (126 Nm). This means 2004 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Canyon | 2004 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | GMC | Volkswagen |
| Model | Canyon | Polo |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3458 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |
