2009 Honda Odyssey vs. 2012 GMC Canyon

To start off, 2012 GMC Canyon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Odyssey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Odyssey would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Odyssey (244 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2012 GMC Canyon. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Canyon weights approximately 1349 kg more than 2009 Honda Odyssey.

Because 2012 GMC Canyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Odyssey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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 Honda Odyssey (332 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Canyon. (259 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Canyon. 2009 Honda Odyssey has automatic transmission and 2012 GMC Canyon has manual transmission. 2012 GMC Canyon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Odyssey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Honda Odyssey 2012 GMC Canyon
Make Honda GMC
Model Odyssey Canyon
Year Released 2009 2012
Body Type Minivan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3471 cc 2901 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 244 HP 185 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 332 Nm 259 Nm
Torque RPM 4900 RPM 2800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 8 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1129 kg 2478 kg
Vehicle Length 5140 mm 4890 mm
Vehicle Width 1960 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1780 mm 1720 mm
Wheelbase Size 3010 mm 2830 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.6 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.9 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 79 L 72 L


 

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