2006 GMC Canyon vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza is newer by 7 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Venza (264 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2006 GMC Canyon. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Canyon weights approximately 822 kg more than 2013 Toyota Venza.
Because 2006 GMC Canyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Toyota Venza. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 GMC Canyon will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Canyon. (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Canyon | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Canyon | Venza |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 3500 cc |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2577 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.4 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 67 L |
