2008 GMC Yukon vs. 2008 Hummer H3
To start off, both 2008 GMC Yukon and 2008 Hummer H3 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,199 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 GMC Yukon (380 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2008 Hummer H3. (300 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2008 Hummer H3.
Because 2008 Hummer H3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 GMC Yukon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 GMC Yukon (566 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hummer H3. (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hummer H3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Yukon | 2008 Hummer H3 | |
| Make | GMC | Hummer |
| Model | Yukon | H3 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6199 cc | 5328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 566 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2180 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 87 L |
