2009 Hummer H3 vs. 2010 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2010 Toyota Highlander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Hummer H3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Hummer H3 would be higher. At 3,653 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Hummer H3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Highlander (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2009 Hummer H3. (239 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2009 Hummer H3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hummer H3 weights approximately 97 kg more than 2010 Toyota Highlander.
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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Highlander. (287 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Hummer H3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hummer H3 | 2010 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Hummer | Toyota |
| Model | H3 | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3653 cc | 3300 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 | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 327 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2202 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2170 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 65 L |
