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HUMMER H3 SUV vs. Ford Expedition Review

How the HUMMER H3 SUV stacks up against the Ford Expedition - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2009 HUMMER H3 SUV
Price Range: $33,390 - $43,130
2010 Ford Expedition
Price Range: $34,845 - $48,090
HUMMER H3 SUV vs. Ford Expedition 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 significantly cheaper to get to the dealership than the Ford. When it comes to gas mileage, the HUMMER H3 SUV and the Ford Expedition don't differ much. The HUMMER doesn't pale in comparison to the Ford Expedition with respect to fuel economy. With respect to MSRP, the HUMMER H3 SUV doesn't cost much less than the Ford Expedition.

Utility
The Ford Expedition will most definitely prove handier than the H3 SUV for those of you with frequent child-cargo. The Ford is a better choice than the HUMMER H3 SUV when it comes to hauling capacity, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of stuff or big animals. Towing is substantially more the Ford Expedition's forte than it is the H3 SUV's.

Convenience
You will quite certainly have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the HUMMER than with the Expedition.

Comfort
Taller drivers will substantially enjoy the extra head room in the HUMMER H3 SUV's front cabin compared to the Ford. The ampler interior dimensions of the Ford Expedition make it substantially more spacious for your passengers than the HUMMER H3 SUV.

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

Performance
With that kind of horsepower, both the Expedition and the HUMMER H3 SUV are genuine speedsters.

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the HUMMER H3 SUV is definitely more maneuverable than the Ford Expedition, 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 Ford Expedition has a larger engine than the H3 SUV. Remember that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but smaller engines can be stressed more. The Ford Expedition packs quite a wallop compared to the HUMMER regarding torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Ford Expedition is significantly more powerful than the HUMMER H3 SUV.

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

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