2008 Hummer H3 vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Hummer H3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Hummer H3 would be higher. At 3,653 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Hummer H3 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hummer H3 weights approximately 911 kg more than 2012 Honda Civic.
Because 2008 Hummer H3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda Civic. 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 (328 Nm) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2008 Hummer H3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic. 2008 Hummer H3 has automatic transmission and 2012 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2012 Honda Civic 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 | 2012 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Hummer | Honda |
| Model | H3 | Civic |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3653 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2231 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2020 mm | 1460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
