2007 Hummer H3 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2007 Hummer H3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton would be higher. At 4,130 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton (335 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2007 Hummer H3. (242 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2007 Hummer H3.
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, 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton (430 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hummer H3. (329 Nm). This means 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hummer H3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hummer H3 | 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Hummer | Volkswagen |
| Model | H3 | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 4130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 329 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 90 L |
