2009 Hummer H3 vs. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2009 Hummer H3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 249 kg more than 2009 Hummer H3.
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, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hummer H3. (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hummer H3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hummer H3 | 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Hummer | Land Rover |
| Model | H3 | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3653 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 243 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2231 kg | 2480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2000 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 22.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 88 L |
