2007 Hummer H3 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, both 2007 Hummer H3 and 2007 Volkswagen Sharan 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 94 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hummer H3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan.
Because 2007 Hummer H3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. 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 (329 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. (210 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Hummer H3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hummer H3 | 2007 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Hummer | Volkswagen |
| Model | H3 | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 329 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 70 L |
