2024 GMC Canyon vs. 2023 Toyota Tacoma Review

Picture of the 2024 GMC Canyon

2024 GMC
Canyon

MSRP*: $36,000 to $54,300
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Picture of the 2023 Toyota Tacoma

2023 Toyota
Tacoma

MSRP*: $28,600 to $50,740
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MPG - City 16 - 19 MPG 17 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 16 - 23 MPG 20 - 24 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 2 - 5 seats
Cargo Space 41.9 ft3 Info not available
Engine
  • 310-hp, 2.7-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 159-hp, 2.7-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 278-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic, Manual
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 310 hp 159 - 278 hp
Towing Capacity 6,000 - 7,700 lbs 3,500 - 6,800 lbs
Exterior Length 213.2 in 212.3 - 225.5 in
Exterior Width 72.5 in 74.4 - 75.2 in
Leg Room Front 45.2 in
Rear 34.7 in
Front 42.9 in
Rear 24.6 - 32.6 in
Head Room Front 40.3 in
Rear 38.3 in
Front 39.7 in
Rear 34.9 - 38.3 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the extended cab will be able to stretch out a lot more with the GMC Canyon than the Toyota Tacoma. The GMC Canyon will be a favorite with tall drivers and their passengers, since it has much greater head- and legroom than the Toyota Tacoma.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the GMC Canyon as you will with the Toyota Tacoma, as they can travel a similar number of miles on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The GMC Canyon is somewhat more expensive than the Toyota Tacoma.

Dimensions
Since the GMC Canyon is much slimmer than the Toyota Tacoma, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. When looking at overall length, the GMC Canyon takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Toyota Tacoma.

Performance
With the GMC Canyon, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than the Toyota Tacoma, due to its slightly better towing capacity. The GMC Canyon has a little more horsepower than the Toyota Tacoma.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the GMC Canyon does a much better job of transmitting the horsepower of the engine to the wheels than the Toyota Tacoma.

Utility
The GMC Canyon offers a little more seating capacity than the Toyota Tacoma, making it a better choice for those who often have a crew with them.