2005 GMC Canyon vs. 2008 Jeep Patriot
To start off, 2008 Jeep Patriot is newer by 3 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 2,768 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Canyon (175 HP) has 3 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Patriot. (172 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Patriot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Patriot weights approximately 206 kg more than 2005 GMC Canyon.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 GMC Canyon (251 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Patriot. (224 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Patriot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Canyon | 2008 Jeep Patriot | |
| Make | GMC | Jeep |
| Model | Canyon | Patriot |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2768 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 172 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1866 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 51 L |
