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HUMMER H3 SUV vs. GMC Envoy Review

How the HUMMER H3 SUV stacks up against the GMC Envoy - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2009 HUMMER H3 SUV
Price Range: $33,390 - $43,130
2009 GMC Envoy
Price Range: $30,625 - $38,670
HUMMER H3 SUV vs. GMC Envoy Review

Utility
The GMC Envoy is a better choice than the HUMMER H3 with respect to transporting cargo, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of cargo or large pets. The H3 and the Envoy can accommodate the same number of passengers. The GMC Envoy outpulls the HUMMER H3 by a big margin.

Dimensions
The HUMMER is somewhat more ponderous than the GMC Envoy. The GMC Envoy's tank is approximately the same size as the HUMMER H3's, though the HUMMER H3's is slightly more capacious. The HUMMER rides lower than the GMC, which is a good thing for its center of gravity and ease of access. The HUMMER and the GMC compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
The H3's fuel tank will need to be replenished a tad more often than the unit in the GMC Envoy.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The HUMMER H3 is markedly cheaper to get to the dealership than the GMC Envoy. There frankly isn't much of a difference in gas mileage here, but if you must know, the GMC Envoy is slightly more economical than the HUMMER H3. The HUMMER H3 isn't much less expensive than the GMC Envoy regarding MSRP.

Handling
The HUMMER H3 and the GMC Envoy have roughly comparable tires. With their similar turning radii, the Envoy and the HUMMER H3 doubtless handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The HUMMER H3's engine is a little smaller than the GMC Envoy's, but not terribly so. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the GMC Envoy is quite a bit more powerful than the HUMMER H3.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the H3 offers a bit more head room than the GMC Envoy, there really isn't much of a difference. While the rear of the GMC Envoy offers a bit more head- and leg-room than the H3, there really isn't much of a difference.

Overview
The basic warranty that comes with the Envoy isn't quite as generous as the H3's. In terms of after-sale protection against corrosion, the HUMMER H3 and the GMC Envoy have the same coverage.

Other
The GMC emits fewer smog-forming pollutants per 15,000 miles than the HUMMER H3.

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