2006 GMC Canyon vs. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 6 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 2,801 cc, 2006 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe (192 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2006 GMC Canyon. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Canyon weights approximately 652 kg more than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe.
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, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe (436 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Canyon. (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 GMC Canyon. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic transmission and 2006 GMC Canyon has manual transmission. 2006 GMC Canyon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Canyon | 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | GMC | Hyundai |
| Model | Canyon | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2801 cc | 2199 cc |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 436 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 16:01 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2613 kg | 1961 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4685 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |
