2006 Hummer H2 vs. 2006 Volkswagen Transporter
To start off, both 2006 Hummer H2 and 2006 Volkswagen Transporter were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Hummer H2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hummer H2 (321 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Transporter. (172 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hummer H2 should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Transporter.
Because 2006 Hummer H2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Volkswagen Transporter. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Hummer H2 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, 2006 Hummer H2 (1,058 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 658 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Transporter. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Hummer H2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Transporter. 2006 Hummer H2 has automatic transmission and 2006 Volkswagen Transporter has manual transmission. 2006 Volkswagen Transporter will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Hummer H2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Hummer H2 | 2006 Volkswagen Transporter | |
Make | Hummer | Volkswagen |
Model | H2 | Transporter |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 2460 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 1058 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2070 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 2000 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 121 L | 80 L |