2006 GMC Canyon vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2006 GMC Canyon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 2006 GMC Canyon. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 814 kg more than 2006 GMC Canyon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (600 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Canyon. (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
2006 GMC Canyon | 2004 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | GMC | Volkswagen |
Model | Canyon | Touareg |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2770 cc | 5998 cc |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 2544 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.9 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 22.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 15.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 100 L |