2012 Volkswagen Tiguan vs. 2012 GMC Canyon
To start off, both 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 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 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2012 GMC Canyon. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Canyon weights approximately 934 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Because 2012 GMC Canyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. 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, 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Canyon. (259 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Canyon. 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 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 Volkswagen Tiguan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Volkswagen Tiguan | 2012 GMC Canyon | |
Make | Volkswagen | GMC |
Model | Tiguan | Canyon |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1544 kg | 2478 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4426 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1809 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1703 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2604 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 72 L |