2009 Audi A4 vs. 2009 GMC Canyon
To start off, both 2009 Audi A4 and 2009 GMC Canyon were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A4 (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2009 GMC Canyon. (182 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Canyon.
Because 2009 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 GMC Canyon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi A4 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, 2009 Audi A4 (350 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Canyon. (190 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Canyon. 2009 Audi A4 has automatic transmission and 2009 GMC Canyon has manual transmission. 2009 GMC Canyon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Audi A4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Audi A4 | 2009 GMC Canyon | |
Make | Audi | GMC |
Model | A4 | Canyon |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |