2008 Hummer H3 vs. 2008 Seat Alhambra

To start off, both 2008 Hummer H3 and 2008 Seat Alhambra 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 99 more horse power than 2008 Seat Alhambra. (201 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hummer H3 should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Alhambra.

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 (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Alhambra. (265 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Hummer H3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Alhambra. 2008 Hummer H3 has automatic transmission and 2008 Seat Alhambra has manual transmission. 2008 Seat Alhambra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Hummer H3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Hummer H3 2008 Seat Alhambra
Make Hummer Seat
Model H3 Alhambra
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type SUV Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5328 cc 2792 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 300 HP 201 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 434 Nm 265 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.9:1 10.7:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4750 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 2180 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1900 mm 1710 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2850 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 87 L 70 L


 

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