Compare the2024 GMC CanyonVS 2024 Toyota Tacoma

Both the Canyon and Tacoma offer rear cross-traffic warning, but the Canyon with Rear Cross Traffic Alert also has Rear Cross Traffic Braking (automatically applies the brakes) to better prevent a collision when backing near traffic. The Tacoma’s Blind Spot Monitor doesn’t automatically brake.

Both the Canyon and the Tacoma have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, lane departure warning systems, rearview cameras, available all wheel drive, blind spot warning systems and around view monitors.

The Canyon’s corrosion warranty is 1 year longer than the Tacoma’s (6 vs. 5 years).

There are over 34 percent more GMC dealers than there are Toyota dealers, which makes it easier should you ever need service under the Canyon’s warranty.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2023 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that GMC vehicles are better in initial quality than Toyota vehicles. J.D. Power ranks GMC above average in initial quality. With 27 more problems per 100 vehicles, Toyota is rated below average.

The Canyon’s 2.7 turbo 4-cylinder produces 82 more horsepower (310 vs. 228) and 187 lbs.-ft. more torque (430 vs. 243) than the Tacoma SR’s standard 2.4 turbo 4-cylinder. The Canyon’s 2.7 turbo 4-cylinder produces 40 more horsepower (310 vs. 270) and 120 lbs.-ft. more torque (430 vs. 310) than the Tacoma’s optional 2.4 turbo 4-cylinder. The Canyon’s 2.7 turbo 4-cylinder produces 32 more horsepower (310 vs. 278) and 113 lbs.-ft. more torque (430 vs. 317) than the Tacoma’s standard 2.4 turbo 4-cylinder.

As tested in Motor Trend the GMC Canyon is faster than the Toyota Tacoma turbo 4 cyl. (automatics tested):

An engine control system that can shut down some of the engine’s cylinders helps improve the Canyon’s fuel efficiency. The Tacoma doesn’t offer a system that can shut down part of the engine.

In heavy traffic or at stoplights the Canyon’s engine automatically turns off when the vehicle is stopped, saving fuel and reducing pollution. The engine is automatically restarted when the driver gets ready to move again. If the conditions warrant or the driver wishes, the system can be manually disabled at any time for the duration of a trip. The Tacoma doesn’t offer an automatic engine start/stop system.

The Canyon has 3.2 gallons more fuel capacity than the Tacoma (21.4 vs. 18.2 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

The Canyon has a standard cap-less fueling system. The fuel filler is automatically opened when the fuel nozzle is inserted and automatically closed when it’s removed. This eliminates the need to unscrew and replace the cap and it reduces fuel evaporation, which causes pollution. The Tacoma doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

The Canyon AT4X’s launch control uses engine electronics to hold engine RPM’s precisely in order to provide the most stable and rapid acceleration possible, using all of the available traction. The Tacoma doesn’t offer launch control.

For better stopping power the Canyon’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Tacoma:

For better traction, the Canyon has larger standard tires than the Tacoma (265/65R18 vs. 245/70R17). The Canyon AT4X’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Tacoma (315/70R17 vs. 265/70R17).

The Canyon Denali’s optional tires provide better handling because they have a lower 50 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Tacoma Double Cab TRD Sport/Limited’s 65 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Canyon Denali offers optional 22-inch wheels. The Tacoma’s largest wheels are only 18-inches.

The Canyon has a standard easy tire fill system. When inflating the tires, the vehicle’s integrated tire pressure sensors keep track of the pressure as the tires fill and tell the driver when the tires are inflated to the proper pressure. The Tacoma doesn’t offer vehicle monitored tire inflation.

For greater off-road capability the Canyon AT4X AEV has a 1.2 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the Tacoma 5-ft. bed TRD Off-Road Double Cab (12.2 vs. 11 inches), allowing the Canyon to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

The Canyon is 1 foot, 1 inches shorter than the Tacoma 6-ft. bed Double Cab, making the Canyon easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The Canyon is 5.8 inches narrower on average than the Tacoma, making the Canyon easier to handle and maneuver in traffic.

The front grille of the Canyon uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The Tacoma doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

The Canyon’s cargo box is larger than the Tacoma’s in every dimension:

The GMC Canyon has a standard CornerStep, which allows for much easier access to the cargo area. The Toyota Tacoma doesn’t offer a rear cargo step.

Both the Canyon and Tacoma have bed indentations that accommodate 2x4’s for two-tiered loading, but the Canyon also has indentations to separate the cargo box into three different sections length-wise.

The Canyon has stake post holes, to allow the containment of tall, light loads. The Tacoma doesn’t offer stake post holes.

The Canyon’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the Tacoma’s (7700 vs. 3500 pounds).

The Canyon has a much higher standard payload capacity than the Tacoma:

When two different drivers share the Canyon (except Elevation), the optional memory seats and mirrors make it convenient for both. Each setting activates different, customized memories for the driver’s seat position and outside mirror angle. The Tacoma doesn’t offer a memory system.

The Canyon’s optional easy entry system glides the driver’s seat back when the door is unlocked or the ignition is switched off, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. The Tacoma doesn’t offer an easy entry system.

The Canyon’s instruments include an oil pressure gauge and a temperature gauge - which could save your engine! Often ‘idiot lights’ don’t warn you until damage has been done. The Tacoma does not have an oil pressure gauge.

The Canyon’s front and rear power windows all open fully with one touch of the switches and its driver’s window also automatically closes, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside the car. The Tacoma’s power window switches have to be held the entire time to close them fully. Only its driver’s window opens automatically.

The Canyon offers an optional center folding armrest for the rear passengers. A center armrest helps make rear passengers more comfortable and it can provide a boundary between children. The Tacoma doesn’t offer a rear seat center armrest.