2011 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2011 GMC Canyon
To start off, both 2011 Volkswagen Jetta and 2011 GMC Canyon were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Canyon (182 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. (170 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta.
Because 2011 GMC Canyon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 GMC Canyon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Volkswagen Jetta (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Canyon. (190 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volkswagen Jetta | 2011 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Volkswagen | GMC |
| Model | Jetta | Canyon |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4644 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1778 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1482 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2651 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 72 L |
