2009 GMC Canyon vs. 2013 Jeep Compass
To start off, 2013 Jeep Compass is newer by 4 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, 2009 GMC Canyon (186 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2013 Jeep Compass. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2013 Jeep Compass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Canyon weights approximately 257 kg more than 2013 Jeep Compass. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 GMC Canyon (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Jeep Compass. (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Jeep Compass.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Canyon | 2013 Jeep Compass | |
| Make | GMC | Jeep |
| Model | Canyon | Compass |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2901 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1473 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4448 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1651 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 51 L |
