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 134 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (108 HP @ 5800 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 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (155 Nm @ 4500 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 1598 cc
Engine Cylinders 5 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 242 HP 108 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 328 Nm 155 Nm
Torque RPM 4600 RPM 4500 RPM
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Length 4750 mm 4400 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1880 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2520 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.8 L/100km 6.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 87 L 55 L