2006 GMC Canyon vs. 2007 Jeep Patriot
To start off, 2007 Jeep Patriot is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 GMC Canyon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 GMC Canyon would be higher. At 3,458 cc, 2006 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Canyon (220 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2007 Jeep Patriot. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2007 Jeep Patriot.
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 Canyon (305 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jeep Patriot. (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jeep Patriot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Canyon | 2007 Jeep Patriot | |
| Make | GMC | Jeep |
| Model | Canyon | Patriot |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3458 cc | 2359 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 51 L |
