HUMMER H3 SUV vs. Ford Escape Hybrid Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the HUMMER H3 to the dealership as the Ford Escape Hybrid. The HUMMER H3 will tax your gasoline budget tremendously more than the Ford Escape Hybrid will. The Ford Escape Hybrid will save you money at the pump compared to the HUMMER H3. In terms of MSRP, the HUMMER H3 costs roughly as much as the Ford Escape Hybrid (though the Ford Escape Hybrid is a little cheaper). The Ford Escape Hybrid will save you a bunch of money at the pump every year compared to the HUMMER H3. The HUMMER H3 will cost you a bunch of money in gas every year compared to the Ford.

Utility
The Ford's more massive trunk will accommodate more big items than the HUMMER H3. The HUMMER H3 and the Escape Hybrid can accommodate the same number of passengers. Towing is quite a bit more the HUMMER H3's forte than it is the Ford Escape Hybrid's.

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

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

Dimensions
Both the HUMMER and the Escape Hybrid are likely to feel somewhat slow because of their high horsepower-to-weight ratio. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the HUMMER H3 than the Ford Escape Hybrid because of its more capacious tank. The Ford Escape Hybrid 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 flip side, the Ford Escape Hybrid may give a sprier feel in daily traffic.

Performance
In terms of horsepower, the HUMMER H3 packs quite a wallop and will knock the Ford Escape Hybrid down a few rungs. On the flip side, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums. Both the HUMMER H3 and the Ford Escape Hybrid are likely to feel a little sluggish because of their high horsepower-to-weight ratio.

Handling
The HUMMER has significantly bigger tires than the Escape Hybrid. Keep in mind that bigger tires might improve handling, while smaller tires might improve gas mileage. With their similar turning circles, the HUMMER H3 and the Ford Escape Hybrid doubtless handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Escape Hybrid's engine is considerably smaller than the HUMMER H3's. Keep in mind that smaller engines can be stressed more; on the flip side, smaller engines are often cheaper to fix. Torque equals pickup, and the HUMMER H3 will have picked up and gone by the time the Ford Escape Hybrid finally gets moving.

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