HUMMER H3 SUV vs. Chrysler Aspen Hybrid Review

Performance
With that kind of horsepower, both the HUMMER H3 SUV and the Chrysler Aspen Hybrid are true sportscars.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the HUMMER H3 SUV and the Aspen Hybrid most certainly handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Chrysler Aspen Hybrid has a more massive engine than the HUMMER. Keep in mind that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but smaller engines can be stressed more. The Aspen Hybrid packs quite a punch compared to the HUMMER H3 SUV as far as torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration. Torque equals pickup, and the Chrysler Aspen Hybrid will have picked up and gone by the time the HUMMER H3 SUV finally gets moving.

Utility
The Chrysler Aspen Hybrid will most definitely prove more convenient than the HUMMER for those of you with frequent child-cargo. The Aspen Hybrid is a better choice than the HUMMER H3 SUV regarding transporting cargo, especially if you often need to carry a lot of stuff or massive dogs.

Convenience
The HUMMER H3 SUV's fuel tank will need to be replenished more often than the unit in the Chrysler Aspen Hybrid.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Aspen Hybrid offers a bit more head room than the HUMMER, there frankly isn't much of a difference. While the rear of the Chrysler Aspen Hybrid provides a bit more head- and leg-room than the HUMMER H3 SUV, there honestly isn't much of a difference.

Dimensions
The Chrysler is considerably heavier than the HUMMER H3 SUV. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Chrysler Aspen Hybrid than the HUMMER because of its bigger tank. The H3 SUV and the Aspen Hybrid compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the HUMMER to the dealership as the Chrysler Aspen Hybrid. Producing an accurate fuel economy evaluation is so tricky that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the Chrysler Aspen Hybrid is the winner as far as gas mileage. As far as gas mileage, the Chrysler Aspen Hybrid beats the HUMMER H3 SUV. With respect to MSRP, the HUMMER doesn't cost much less than the Chrysler Aspen Hybrid. The H3 SUV will cost you a lots_of_money in gas every year compared to the Aspen Hybrid.

Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Chrysler Aspen Hybrid isn't quite as generous as the HUMMER's.