2006 Hummer H3 vs. 2006 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2006 Hummer H3 and 2006 Subaru Forester 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 64 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Forester. (156 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hummer H3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Forester.
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 (305 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Forester. (186 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Hummer H3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hummer H3 | 2006 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Hummer | Subaru |
| Model | H3 | Forester |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2180 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2020 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 60 L |
