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HUMMER H3 SUV vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee Review

How the HUMMER H3 SUV stacks up against the Jeep Grand Cherokee - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2009 HUMMER H3 SUV
Price Range: $33,390 - $43,130
2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Price Range: $30,450 - $44,845
HUMMER H3 SUV vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee Review

Cost
The Jeep will save you money at the pump compared to the H3 SUV. Producing a precise gas mileage evaluation is so tricky that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the Grand Cherokee is the winner with respect to fuel economy. As far as MSRP, the Jeep costs considerably less than the HUMMER H3 SUV. The HUMMER will cost you a bundle in gasoline every year compared to the Grand Cherokee. The Jeep Grand Cherokee will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the H3 SUV.

Utility
The Jeep Grand Cherokee and the HUMMER H3 SUV can accommodate the same number of passengers. There's no clear winner between the HUMMER H3 SUV and the Jeep Grand Cherokee when it comes to transporting cargo. The Jeep Grand Cherokee outpulls the HUMMER H3 SUV by a massive margin.

Convenience
You will have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the HUMMER H3 SUV than with the Jeep Grand Cherokee.

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

Dimensions
The Jeep Grand Cherokee's tank is almost the same size as the H3 SUV's, though the HUMMER H3 SUV's is a bit larger. The Jeep Grand Cherokee and the HUMMER H3 SUV compete for the same parking spaces.

Performance
With that kind of horsepower, both the Jeep Grand Cherokee and the HUMMER H3 SUV are legitimate sportscars.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the Jeep Grand Cherokee and the HUMMER H3 SUV most certainly handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The HUMMER H3 SUV and the Jeep have similar-sized engines, with a slight advantage to the Jeep. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the HUMMER H3 SUV isn't much more powerful than the Jeep.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the Jeep Grand Cherokee isn't quite as generous as the HUMMER H3 SUV's.

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