2005 GMC Canyon vs. 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 GMC Canyon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 GMC Canyon would be higher. At 2,770 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Canyon (175 HP) has 25 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle. (150 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 GMC Canyon (251 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle. (231 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Canyon | 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
| Make | GMC | Volkswagen |
| Model | Canyon | New Beetle |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 2480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 150 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 92.7 mm |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 55 L |
