2009 Hummer H3 vs. 2012 Audi A6
To start off, 2012 Audi A6 is newer by 3 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 (239 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2012 Audi A6. (211 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hummer H3 should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hummer H3 weights approximately 1180 kg more than 2012 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Hummer H3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Audi A6. 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, 2012 Audi A6 (349 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hummer H3. (327 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hummer H3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hummer H3 | 2012 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Hummer | Audi |
| Model | H3 | A6 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3653 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 327 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2850 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4915 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2170 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2911 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 75 L |
