2006 GMC Canyon vs. 2006 GMC Envoy

To start off, both 2006 GMC Canyon and 2006 GMC Envoy were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Envoy (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2006 GMC Canyon. (220 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Canyon weights approximately 142 kg more than 2006 GMC Envoy.

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, 2006 GMC Envoy (377 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Canyon. (305 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 GMC Canyon.

Compare all specifications:

2006 GMC Canyon 2006 GMC Envoy
Make GMC GMC
Model Canyon Envoy
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Pickup SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3458 cc 4163 cc
Horse Power 220 HP 291 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 305 Nm 377 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 4800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 102 mm 93 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 101.9 mm
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2577 kg 2435 kg
Vehicle Length 5270 mm 4870 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1660 mm 1830 mm
Wheelbase Size 3210 mm 2880 mm
Fuel Consumption City 12.4 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.2 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 83 L


 

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