2009 GMC Canyon vs. 2009 Volkswagen T5
To start off, both 2009 GMC Canyon and 2009 Volkswagen T5 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 (182 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen T5. (172 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen T5.
Because 2009 Volkswagen T5 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 Volkswagen T5 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 Volkswagen T5 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Canyon. (190 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen T5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Canyon | 2009 Volkswagen T5 | |
| Make | GMC | Volkswagen |
| Model | Canyon | T5 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2901 cc | 2459 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |
