2009 Hummer H3 vs. 2009 Lexus RX
To start off, both 2009 Hummer H3 and 2009 Lexus RX were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,653 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Hummer H3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lexus RX (270 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2009 Hummer H3. (239 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lexus RX should accelerate faster than 2009 Hummer H3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hummer H3 weights approximately 940 kg more than 2009 Lexus RX.
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 Lexus RX (340 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hummer H3. (327 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Lexus RX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hummer H3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hummer H3 | 2009 Lexus RX | |
| Make | Hummer | Lexus |
| Model | H3 | RX |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3653 cc | 3439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 327 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2850 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2170 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 73 L |
