2009 Hummer H2 vs. 2009 Subaru Forester

To start off, both 2009 Hummer H2 and 2009 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,198 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Hummer H2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hummer H2 (393 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Forester. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hummer H2 should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hummer H2 weights approximately 1468 kg more than 2009 Subaru Forester. 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, 2009 Hummer H2 (563 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Forester. (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Hummer H2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Forester.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Hummer H2 2009 Subaru Forester
Make Hummer Subaru
Model H2 Forester
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6198 cc 2456 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 393 HP 170 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 563 Nm 231 Nm
Torque RPM 4300 RPM 4400 RPM
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2903 kg 1435 kg
Vehicle Length 4830 mm 4570 mm
Vehicle Width 2070 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 2020 mm 1680 mm
Wheelbase Size 3130 mm 2620 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 15.7 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 121 L 64 L


 

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