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Toyota Highlander vs. HUMMER H3 SUV Review

How the Toyota Highlander stacks up against the HUMMER H3 SUV - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Toyota Highlander
Price Range: $25,705 - $34,520
2009 HUMMER H3 SUV
Price Range: $33,390 - $43,130
Toyota Highlander vs. HUMMER H3 SUV Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the HUMMER H3 to the dealership as the Toyota Highlander. The Toyota Highlander will save you money at the pump compared to the H3. The HUMMER requires a lot of gasoline compared to the Toyota Highlander. Regarding MSRP, the HUMMER H3 costs approximately as much as the Toyota (though the Toyota is somewhat cheaper). The Toyota will save you a bunch of money at the pump every year compared to the HUMMER H3.

Utility
The Toyota Highlander's more massive trunk will accommodate more big objects than the HUMMER H3. Neither the Toyota Highlander nor the HUMMER H3 has a marked advantage when it comes to seating capacity. The HUMMER outpulls the Toyota Highlander by a sizeable margin.

Convenience
You most definitely won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the HUMMER H3 than with the Toyota Highlander, because both offer similar ranges.

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

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the HUMMER H3 than the Toyota Highlander because of its larger tank. The HUMMER rides lower than the Toyota Highlander, which is a good thing for its center of gravity and ease of access. The Toyota and the HUMMER H3 compete for the same parking spaces.

Handling
The H3 has considerably wider tires than the Highlander. Remember that bigger tires could look and feel better, while narrower tires could improve gas mileage. With their comparable turning circles, the HUMMER H3 and the Toyota most definitely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Toyota's engine is a tad smaller than the H3's, but not terribly so. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the H3 isn't much more powerful than the Toyota Highlander.

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

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