2009 GMC Canyon vs. 2009 Hyundai i20
To start off, both 2009 GMC Canyon and 2009 Hyundai i20 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 GMC Canyon (186 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai i20. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai i20.
Because 2009 GMC Canyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Hyundai i20. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 GMC Canyon (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai i20. (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai i20.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Canyon | 2009 Hyundai i20 | |
| Make | GMC | Hyundai |
| Model | Canyon | i20 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2901 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 17:01 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2525 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 3.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
