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Ford Maverick vs GMC Canyon

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2026 Ford Maverick

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2026 GMC Canyon

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Overview

SpecFord MaverickXLGMC CanyonElevation
Selected trimXLElevation
Body styleTruck (SuperCrew)Truck (Crew Cab)
Drivetrainfront wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmissionelectrically variable-speed automatic8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typehybridgas
Model year20262026

Pricing & market

SpecFord MaverickXLGMC CanyonElevation
MSRP$28,145 (best)$38,900
Lowest listing price$21,955$16,988 (best)
Median listing price$33,688 (best)$44,683
Highest listing price$45,120 (best)$61,439
For sale now249 (best)121

Fuel economy & range

SpecFord MaverickXLGMC CanyonElevation
Combined MPG38 MPG (best)20 MPG
City MPG42 MPG (best)19 MPG
Highway MPG35 MPG (best)23 MPG
Fuel tank13.8 gal21.4 gal (best)

Performance

SpecFord MaverickXLGMC CanyonElevation
Horsepower191 hp310 hp (best)
Torque155 lb-ft430 lb-ft (best)
Engine size2.5 L2.7 L (best)
CylindersI4I4

Size & capability

SpecFord MaverickXLGMC CanyonElevation
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors44
Towing capacity4,000 lbs7,700 lbs (best)
Payload1,500 lbs1,670 lbs (best)
Curb weight3,674 lbs (best)4,410 lbs
Ground clearance8.1 in9.6 in (best)
Wheelbase121.1 in131 in (best)
Length199.8 in213.2 in (best)
Width72.6 in (best)72.4 in
Height68.8 in79.8 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecFord MaverickXLGMC CanyonElevation
NHTSA overallNot Rated4 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)4 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (passenger)4 / 5 ★4 / 5 ★
Side crash (driver)Not Rated3 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)Not Rated5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side poleNot Rated5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover4 / 5 ★ (best)3 / 5 ★
Open recalls (YMM scope)62 (best)

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimFord MaverickGMC Canyon
1

XL

$28,145 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Elevation

$38,900 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

XLT

$30,645 MSRP

Elevation

$42,200 MSRP

3

Lobo

$35,930 MSRP

AT4

$45,400 MSRP

4

Lobo

$41,425 MSRP

Denali

$53,000 MSRP

5

Lariat

$38,090 MSRP

AT4X

$57,200 MSRP

6

Tremor

$40,645 MSRP

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Ford Maverick vs GMC Canyon FAQ

Which is better: 2026 Ford Maverick or 2026 GMC Canyon?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Ford Maverick vs 2026 GMC Canyon on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2026 Ford Maverick or 2026 GMC Canyon?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Ford Maverick starts lower at $28,145. Live Ford Maverick listings start at $21,955. Live GMC Canyon listings start at $16,988.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Ford Maverick or 2026 GMC Canyon?
The 2026 Ford Maverick leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (28,145).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Ford Maverick or 2026 GMC Canyon?
The 2026 Ford Maverick leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (38).
Which has better horsepower: 2026 Ford Maverick or 2026 GMC Canyon?
The 2026 GMC Canyon leads on horsepower in this comparison (310).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Ford Maverick or 2026 GMC Canyon?
The 2026 GMC Canyon leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (7,700).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Ford Maverick vs 2026 GMC Canyon?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Ford Maverick (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall); GMC Canyon (4/5 NHTSA overall).