2008 Hummer H2 vs. 2008 Nissan Qashqai

To start off, both 2008 Hummer H2 and 2008 Nissan Qashqai 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 Hummer H2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hummer H2 (393 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Qashqai. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hummer H2 should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Qashqai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hummer H2 weights approximately 660 kg more than 2008 Nissan Qashqai. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 Hummer H2 (563 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Qashqai. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Hummer H2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Qashqai. 2008 Hummer H2 has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Qashqai has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Qashqai will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Hummer H2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Hummer H2 2008 Nissan Qashqai
Make Hummer Nissan
Model H2 Qashqai
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type SUV Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6199 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 393 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 563 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 4300 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 16.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2232 kg 1572 kg
Vehicle Length 4830 mm 4320 mm
Vehicle Width 2070 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 2020 mm 1610 mm
Wheelbase Size 3130 mm 2640 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 15.7 L/100km 6.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 121 L 65 L