2009 Ford Flex vs. 2009 Hummer H3
To start off, both 2009 Ford Flex and 2009 Hummer H3 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Hummer H3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Flex (262 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2009 Hummer H3. (239 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Flex should accelerate faster than 2009 Hummer H3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hummer H3 weights approximately 1236 kg more than 2009 Ford Flex.
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, 2009 Ford Flex (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hummer H3. (327 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Flex will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hummer H3. 2009 Ford Flex has automatic transmission and 2009 Hummer H3 has manual transmission. 2009 Hummer H3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Flex will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Flex | 2009 Hummer H3 | |
Make | Ford | Hummer |
Model | Flex | H3 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 262 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 327 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2202 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2170 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 87 L |