2008 Hummer H3 vs. 2008 Jeep Cherokee

To start off, both 2008 Hummer H3 and 2008 Jeep Cherokee were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hummer H3 weights approximately 280 kg more than 2008 Jeep Cherokee.

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 H3 (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. (308 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2008 Hummer H3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Cherokee.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Hummer H3 2008 Jeep Cherokee
Make Hummer Jeep
Model H3 Cherokee
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3653 cc 3701 cc
Engine Cylinders 5 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 201 HP
Torque 328 Nm 308 Nm
Torque RPM 4600 RPM 3700 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2231 kg 1951 kg
Vehicle Length 5180 mm 4500 mm
Vehicle Height 2020 mm 1870 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 15.7 L/100km 13 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 87 L 73 L


 

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