HUMMER H3 SUV vs. Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Review

Performance
With that kind of horsepower, both the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 and the HUMMER are true sportscars.

Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the HUMMER H3 SUV is definitely more maneuverable than the Chevrolet, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the flip side, bear in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Chevrolet Suburban 1500 has a larger engine than the HUMMER H3 SUV. Note that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. Torque equals pickup, and the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 will have picked up and gone by the time the HUMMER finally gets moving.

Utility
The Chevrolet Suburban 1500 will most definitely prove handier than the HUMMER H3 SUV for those of you with frequent kid-cargo. The Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is a better choice than the HUMMER H3 SUV when it comes to transporting cargo, especially if you often need to carry a lot of suitcases or large dogs. The Suburban 1500 outpulls the HUMMER H3 SUV by a large margin.

Convenience
You will most definitely have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the HUMMER H3 SUV than with the Chevrolet Suburban 1500.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 offers a bit more head room than the HUMMER H3 SUV, there really isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 make it substantially more spacious for your passengers than the H3 SUV.

Dimensions
The Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is substantially heavier than the HUMMER. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 than the H3 SUV because of its larger tank. The HUMMER H3 SUV fits in smaller parking spaces than the Chevrolet Suburban 1500. The HUMMER H3 SUV's shorter wheelbase will likely give a more agile feel in daily traffic. On the flip side, the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The HUMMER H3 SUV is significantly cheaper to get to the dealership than the Chevrolet Suburban 1500. The H3 SUV won't tax your gas budget substantially more than the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 will. In terms of fuel economy, the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 has the H3 SUV beat. In terms of MSRP, the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 costs almost as much as the HUMMER H3 SUV (though the HUMMER H3 SUV is a tad cheaper).

Overview
The basic warranty that comes with the Chevrolet isn't quite as generous as the HUMMER H3 SUV's.