2009 Hummer H3 vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 Hummer H3 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 3,653 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Hummer H3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Legacy (242 HP) has 3 more horse power than 2009 Hummer H3. (239 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2009 Hummer H3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hummer H3 weights approximately 636 kg more than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
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 H3 (327 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (310 Nm @ 6400 RPM). This means 2009 Hummer H3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hummer H3 | 2006 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Hummer | Subaru |
| Model | H3 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3653 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 242 HP |
| Torque | 327 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2194 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3420 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 64 L |
