2006 GMC Canyon vs. 2002 Renault Clio
To start off, 2006 GMC Canyon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Renault Clio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Renault Clio would be higher. At 2,770 cc, 2006 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Canyon (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2002 Renault Clio. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Canyon weights approximately 730 kg more than 2002 Renault Clio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 GMC Canyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Renault Clio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 GMC Canyon will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 GMC Canyon (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Clio. (127 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Canyon | 2002 Renault Clio | |
| Make | GMC | Renault |
| Model | Canyon | Clio |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 1390 cc |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.9 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |
