2008 Hummer H3 vs. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee

To start off, both 2008 Hummer H3 and 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Hummer H3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hummer H3 (300 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hummer H3 should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Because 2008 Hummer H3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. 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 Hummer H3 (435 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Hummer H3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Hummer H3 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Make Hummer Jeep
Model H3 Grand Cherokee
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5328 cc 3701 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 300 HP 210 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 435 Nm 319 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4750 mm 4780 mm
Vehicle Width 2180 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1860 mm 1760 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2790 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 14.7 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 18.1 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 16.8 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 87 L 80 L


 

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