2008 GMC Canyon vs. 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 GMC Canyon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 GMC Canyon would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe (192 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2008 GMC Canyon. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2008 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Canyon weights approximately 180 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe (436 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 GMC Canyon. (259 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 GMC Canyon. 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic transmission and 2008 GMC Canyon has manual transmission. 2008 GMC Canyon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Canyon | 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | GMC | Hyundai |
| Model | Canyon | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2901 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 259 Nm | 436 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2141 kg | 1961 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4685 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |
