HUMMER H3 SUV vs. Ford Escape Review

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 H3 to the dealership as the Ford. The Ford will save you money at the pump compared to the HUMMER H3. The H3 guzzles a lot of gas compared to the Ford. As far as MSRP, the Ford Escape costs markedly less than the HUMMER H3. The Ford Escape will save you a bunch of money at the pump every year compared to the HUMMER H3. The HUMMER will cost you a bundle in gas every year compared to the Ford Escape.

Utility
The Ford's more massive trunk will accommodate more sizeable objects than the HUMMER H3. Neither the HUMMER H3 nor the Ford Escape has a marked advantage regarding seating capacity. There's no clear winner between the Ford and the HUMMER H3 with respect to hauling capacity. Towing is considerably more the HUMMER H3's forte than it is the Escape's.

Convenience
You'll most definitely take the Ford Escape for a fill-up about as often as the HUMMER H3.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the HUMMER H3 offers a bit more head room than the Ford Escape, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The Escape is not particularly roomier for your passengers than the HUMMER H3.

Dimensions
The HUMMER H3 is markedly heavier than the Ford. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the HUMMER than the Ford Escape because of its larger tank. The HUMMER H3 rides lower than the Ford Escape, which is a good thing for its center of gravity and ease of access. The Escape and the HUMMER H3 compete for the same parking spaces. The H3's longer wheelbase will result in a smoother, more stable ride; on the other hand, the Ford Escape may give a more maneuverable feel in daily traffic.

Performance
The HUMMER H3 is likely to feel slightly sluggish because of its high horsepower-to-weight ratio compared to the Ford Escape.

Handling
The HUMMER has markedly bigger tires than the Ford Escape. Note that bigger tires may improve handling, while narrower tires can improve gas mileage. With their comparable turning circles, the Ford Escape and the HUMMER H3 quite certainly handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Ford Escape's engine is considerably smaller than the HUMMER H3's. Remember that a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder; however, smaller engines typically get better gas mileage. Torque equals pickup, and the HUMMER H3 will have picked up and gone by the time the Escape finally gets moving. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the H3 is substantially more powerful than the Ford.

Overview
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Ford isn't quite as generous as the H3's.