2007 GMC Canyon vs. 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 GMC Canyon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 GMC Canyon would be higher. At 3,700 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Canyon (243 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco. (120 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 GMC Canyon weights approximately 596 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco. 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 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco. 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 (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco. (200 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 GMC Canyon | 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
| Make | GMC | Volkswagen |
| Model | Canyon | Scirocco |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 243 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1894 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4256 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1404 mm |
