2008 Hummer H3 vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2008 Hummer H3 and 2008 Kia Sorento were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,653 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Hummer H3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hummer H3 (242 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hummer H3 should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hummer H3 weights approximately 176 kg more than 2008 Kia Sorento. 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 H3 (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Hummer H3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento. 2008 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2008 Hummer H3 has manual transmission. 2008 Hummer H3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Hummer H3 | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Hummer | Kia |
| Model | H3 | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3653 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2232 kg | 2056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 60 L |
