2006 GMC Canyon vs. 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, both 2006 GMC Canyon and 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2006 GMC Canyon. (220 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Canyon weights approximately 367 kg more than 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
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 Jeep Grand Cherokee (410 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Canyon. (305 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
2006 GMC Canyon | 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Make | GMC | Jeep |
Model | Canyon | Grand Cherokee |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3458 cc | 4703 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2577 kg | 2210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 15 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 78 L |