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Highlights

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2012 GMC Canyon2002 GMC Sonoma
Starting MSRP
$17,490
$13,975
Towing Capacity
N/A
N/A
Bed Length
73 in
72 in
Engine Type
Gas I4
Gas/Ethanol L4
MPG
18 City / 25 Hwy
19 City / 25 Hwy
Horsepower
  • 242 hp
  • 185 hp
  • 120 hp
  • 180 hp
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
3
3
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
3 yr / 36,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2012 GMC Canyon2002 GMC Sonoma
Engine Type
Gas I4
Gas/Ethanol L4
Displacement
2.9L/177
2.2L/134
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
185 @ 5600
120 @ 5000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
190 @ 2800
140 @ 3600
Transmission Options
  • M/T
  • A/T
  • 5-Speed M/T
  • 4-Speed A/T
  • M/T
  • A/T
  • 5-Speed M/T
  • 4-Speed A/T
MPG
18 City / 25 Hwy
19 City / 25 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
11.5 qts

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2012 GMC Canyon2002 GMC Sonoma
Front Tire Size
P215/70R16
P205/75R15
Rear Tire Size
P215/70R16
P205/75R15
Spare Tire Size
Compact
T155/90D16
Front Wheel Size
16 x 6 in
15 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
16 x 6 in
15 x 7 in
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
16 x 4 in
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steel

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2012 GMC Canyon2002 GMC Sonoma
Suspension Type - Front
Coil Springs
Coil Spring
Suspension Type - Rear
2-Stage Multi-Leaf
2-Stage Multi-Leaf
Axle Type - Front
Independent
Not Available
Axle Type - Rear
Semi-Floating
Semi-Floating

Steering

Steering comparison
2012 GMC Canyon2002 GMC Sonoma
Steering Type
Pwr
Variable Pwr
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
39 ft
37 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2012 GMC Canyon2002 GMC Sonoma
Passenger Capacity
3
3
Front Head Room
40 in
40 in
Front Leg Room
44 in
42 in
Front Shoulder Room
57 in
57 in
Front Hip Room
53 in
54 in
Second Head Room
N/A
N/A
Second Leg Room
N/A
N/A
Second Shoulder Room
N/A
N/A
Second Hip Room
N/A
N/A
Wheelbase
111 in
108 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
192 in
190 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
N/A
N/A
Length, Overall
N/A
N/A
Width, Max w/o mirrors
68 in
68 in
Height, Overall
65 in
62 in
Overhang, Front
34 in
35 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
N/A
48 in
Cab to End of Frame
N/A
N/A
Ground to Top of Load Floor
33 in
26 in
Ground Clearance, Front
8 in
9 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
8 in
7 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
73 in
72 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
Not Available in
57 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
57 in
55 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
43 in
40 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
19 in
17 in
Tailgate Width
52 in
55 in
Cargo Volume
44 ft³
39 ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
Not Available ft³
Not Available ft³

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2012 GMC Canyon2002 GMC Sonoma
Base Curb Weight
N/A
N/A
Curb Weight - Front
1,888 lbs
1,722 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
1,478 lbs
1,318 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs
0 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
3,366 lbs
3,040 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
1,484 lbs
1,160 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
1,484 lbs
1,160 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
7,000 lbs
5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,400 lbs
3,200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
240 lbs
400 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,400 lbs
3,200 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
360 lbs
750 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
3,200 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Not Available lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
19 gal
18 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available gal
Not Available gal
Gross Axle Weight Rating
5,529 lbs
4,800 lbs
Curb Weight
3,366 lbs
3,040 lbs
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
0 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
4,850 lbs
4,200 lbs

Safety

Safety comparison
2012 GMC Canyon2002 GMC Sonoma
Stability Control
Standard
Not available
Navigation System
Standard
Not available

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2012 GMC Canyon2002 GMC Sonoma
Bluetooth®
Standard
Not available

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2012 GMC Canyon2002 GMC Sonoma
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
590
525
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
125
100

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2012 GMC Canyon2002 GMC Sonoma
Brake Type
Pwr
Power
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Not Available
Not Available
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Not Available
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.2 x 1.6 in
10.5 x 1.03 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available in
Not Available in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
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