2011 Jeep Wrangler vs. 2012 GMC Canyon

To start off, 2012 GMC Canyon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Jeep Wrangler. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Jeep Wrangler would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jeep Wrangler (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2012 GMC Canyon. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jeep Wrangler should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Canyon weights approximately 686 kg more than 2011 Jeep Wrangler.

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, 2011 Jeep Wrangler (321 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Canyon. (259 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Jeep Wrangler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Canyon.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Jeep Wrangler 2012 GMC Canyon
Make Jeep GMC
Model Wrangler Canyon
Year Released 2011 2012
Body Type SUV Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3800 cc 2901 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 202 HP 185 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 321 Nm 259 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1792 kg 2478 kg
Vehicle Length 3881 mm 4890 mm
Vehicle Width 1872 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1826 mm 1720 mm
Wheelbase Size 2423 mm 2830 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 12.4 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 15.7 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 72 L


 

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