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HUMMER H3T vs. GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid Review

How the HUMMER H3T stacks up against the GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2009 HUMMER H3T
Price Range: $30,750 - $36,015
2010 GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid
Price Range: $38,390 - $48,190
HUMMER H3T vs. GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The HUMMER H3T is substantially cheaper to get to the dealership than the GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid. The HUMMER H3T consumes a lot of gasoline compared to the Sierra 1500 Hybrid. The GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid will save you money at the pump compared to the HUMMER. When it comes to MSRP, the HUMMER H3T costs significantly less than the GMC. The HUMMER H3T will cost you a bundle in gas every year compared to the GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid. The GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the HUMMER H3T.

Utility
The GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid is a better choice than the HUMMER H3T regarding hauling capacity, especially if you often need to carry a lot of loot or large dogs. Neither the Sierra 1500 Hybrid nor the HUMMER H3T has a marked advantage with respect to seating capacity. There's little the Sierra 1500 Hybrid can tow that the HUMMER H3T cannot.

Convenience
You'll definitely have to take the H3T for a fill-up more often than the GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid because of its tank size and gas mileage.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Sierra 1500 Hybrid offers a bit more head room than the HUMMER H3T, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid make it significantly more spacious for your passengers than the HUMMER H3T.

Dimensions
The GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid is considerably heavier than the HUMMER. The GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid's tank is about the same size as the HUMMER H3T's, though the HUMMER H3T's is a tad larger. The HUMMER H3T and the GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid compete for the same parking spaces. The GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid's longer wheelbase will result in a smoother, more stable ride; on the other hand, the H3T may give a more agile feel in daily traffic.

Performance
With that kind of horsepower, both the GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid and the HUMMER are true speedsters.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the HUMMER H3T and the GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid likely handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Sierra 1500 Hybrid's engine is tremendously larger than the HUMMER H3T's. Keep in mind that more massive engines may use more gasoline than smaller ones. The Sierra 1500 Hybrid packs quite a wallop compared to the HUMMER H3T when it comes to torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid is considerably more powerful than the HUMMER H3T.

Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid isn't quite as generous as the HUMMER H3T's.

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