2007 Hummer H3 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf

To start off, both 2007 Hummer H3 and 2007 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Hummer H3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hummer H3 (242 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hummer H3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Golf.

Because 2007 Hummer H3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Hummer H3 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, 2007 Hummer H3 (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Hummer H3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Golf.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Hummer H3 2007 Volkswagen Golf
Make Hummer Volkswagen
Model H3 Golf
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type SUV Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3700 cc 1984 cc
Engine Cylinders 5 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 242 HP 114 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 328 Nm 170 Nm
Torque RPM 4600 RPM 2400 RPM
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Length 4750 mm 4210 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1880 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2580 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.8 L/100km 8.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 87 L 55 L


 

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