2007 Volvo S60 vs. 2010 Hummer H3
To start off, 2010 Hummer H3 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volvo S60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volvo S60 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Hummer H3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S60 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2010 Hummer H3. (239 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2010 Hummer H3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hummer H3 weights approximately 505 kg more than 2007 Volvo S60.
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, 2007 Volvo S60 (400 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hummer H3. (327 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hummer H3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Volvo S60 | 2010 Hummer H3 | |
| Make | Volvo | Hummer |
| Model | S60 | H3 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2519 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 327 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.2 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1689 kg | 2194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 102 L |
