2009 Hummer H3 vs. 2009 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2009 Hummer H3 and 2009 Volkswagen Polo 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 Hummer H3 (243 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. (149 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hummer H3 should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Polo.
Because 2009 Hummer H3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Hummer H3 will offer significantly more control. 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 (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. (220 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2009 Hummer H3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. 2009 Hummer H3 has automatic transmission and 2009 Volkswagen Polo has manual transmission. 2009 Volkswagen Polo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Hummer H3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hummer H3 | 2009 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Hummer | Volkswagen |
| Model | H3 | Polo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3653 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 243 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2000 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 45 L |
