2009 GMC Canyon vs. 2010 Audi A4
To start off, 2010 Audi A4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 GMC Canyon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 GMC Canyon would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A4 (211 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2009 GMC Canyon. (182 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Canyon.
Because 2010 Audi A4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 GMC Canyon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Audi A4 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Canyon. (190 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Canyon | 2010 Audi A4 | |
| Make | GMC | Audi |
| Model | Canyon | A4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2901 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1826 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2809 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 64 L |
