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HUMMER H3 SUV vs. Chevrolet Tahoe Review

How the HUMMER H3 SUV stacks up against the Chevrolet Tahoe - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2009 HUMMER H3 SUV
Price Range: $33,390 - $43,130
2010 Chevrolet Tahoe
Price Range: $36,965 - $53,615
HUMMER H3 SUV vs. Chevrolet Tahoe Review

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 substantially cheaper to get to the dealership than the Chevrolet Tahoe. Regarding gas mileage, the Chevrolet Tahoe is a little better than the H3 SUV, but not by much. Regarding fuel economy, the Chevrolet Tahoe has the HUMMER H3 SUV beat. Regarding MSRP, the Chevrolet Tahoe costs approximately as much as the HUMMER H3 SUV (though the HUMMER H3 SUV is a little cheaper).

Utility
Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the Chevrolet Tahoe over the HUMMER H3 SUV. The Chevrolet Tahoe is likely a better choice than the HUMMER when it comes to transporting cargo, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of luggage or large dogs. The HUMMER H3 SUV outpulls the Chevrolet by a massive margin.

Convenience
You will definitely have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the HUMMER than with the Chevrolet Tahoe.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Tahoe 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 Tahoe make it significantly roomier for your passengers than the HUMMER H3 SUV.

Dimensions
The Tahoe is considerably heavier than the HUMMER H3 SUV. The HUMMER's tank is approximately the same size as the Chevrolet Tahoe's, though the Chevrolet Tahoe's is slightly bigger. The HUMMER and the Chevrolet Tahoe compete for the same parking spaces.

Performance
With that kind of horsepower, both the Tahoe and the H3 SUV are true speedsters.

Handling
With their similar turning radii, the HUMMER H3 SUV and the Chevrolet likely handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Chevrolet Tahoe has a bigger engine than the HUMMER H3 SUV. Bear in mind that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. Torque equals pickup, and the Tahoe will have picked up and gone by the time the HUMMER H3 SUV finally gets moving.

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

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