2007 Hummer H3 vs. 2009 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2009 Kia Sorento is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Hummer H3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Hummer H3 would be higher. 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 103 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hummer H3 should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sorento.
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, 2009 Kia Sorento (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hummer H3. (329 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hummer H3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hummer H3 | 2009 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Hummer | Kia |
| Model | H3 | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 329 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 80 L |
