2007 GMC Canyon vs. 2007 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, both 2007 GMC Canyon and 2007 Volkswagen Caddy were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Canyon (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy. (104 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 GMC Canyon weights approximately 875 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 GMC Canyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 GMC Canyon (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy. (251 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy.
Compare all specifications:
2007 GMC Canyon | 2007 Volkswagen Caddy | |
Make | GMC | Volkswagen |
Model | Canyon | Caddy |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2901 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |