2008 GMC Yukon vs. 2009 Hummer H3
To start off, 2009 Hummer H3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 GMC Yukon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 GMC Yukon would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 GMC Yukon (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2009 Hummer H3. (239 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2009 Hummer H3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hummer H3 weights approximately 234 kg more than 2008 GMC Yukon.
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, 2008 GMC Yukon (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hummer H3. (327 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hummer H3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Yukon | 2009 Hummer H3 | |
| Make | GMC | Hummer |
| Model | Yukon | H3 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3653 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 327 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2616 kg | 2850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2170 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 87 L |
