2012 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2012 GMC Canyon

To start off, both 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche and 2012 GMC Canyon were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2012 GMC Canyon. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Canyon weights approximately 278 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche.

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, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Canyon. (259 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Canyon. 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche 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. 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Chevrolet Avalanche 2012 GMC Canyon
Make Chevrolet GMC
Model Avalanche Canyon
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Pickup Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5300 cc 2901 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 310 HP 185 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 454 Nm 259 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 2800 RPM
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2200 kg 2478 kg
Vehicle Length 5630 mm 4890 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1950 mm 1720 mm
Wheelbase Size 3310 mm 2830 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 11.8 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 16.8 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.7 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 117 L 72 L


 

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