2009 Hummer H3 vs. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2009 Hummer H3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 3,653 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Hummer H3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hummer H3 (239 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hummer H3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hummer H3 weights approximately 304 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. 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, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (343 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hummer H3. (327 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hummer H3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hummer H3 | 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Hummer | Hyundai |
| Model | H3 | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3653 cc | 2187 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 327 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2202 kg | 1898 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2170 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 75 L |
