2006 Hummer H3 vs. 2006 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 2006 Hummer H3 and 2006 Kia Sportage were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Hummer H3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hummer H3 (220 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hummer H3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sportage.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 H3 (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sportage. (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Hummer H3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sportage. 2006 Hummer H3 has automatic transmission and 2006 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 2006 Kia Sportage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Hummer H3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hummer H3 | 2006 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Hummer | Kia |
| Model | H3 | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2180 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 58 L |
