2009 Hummer H3 vs. 2011 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester is newer by 2 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, 2009 Hummer H3 (242 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Forester. (224 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hummer H3 should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hummer H3 weights approximately 634 kg more than 2011 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Forester. (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Hummer H3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hummer H3 | 2011 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Hummer | Subaru |
| Model | H3 | Forester |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3653 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2194 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2000 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 64 L |
