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Hummer H3 vs Mitsubishi Pajero: specs side by side

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Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Hummer H3

Hummer · 2005–2010

H3 GMT345

C PI 478

Power
178 kW242 PS
Kerb mass
2,130 kg

Version spec sheet

Mitsubishi Pajero

Mitsubishi · 2006–2021

Pajero V80/V90

D PI 342

Power
118 kW160 PS
Kerb mass
2,355 kg

Version spec sheet

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At a glance

Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.

Categories won: H3 GMT345 3 Pajero V80/V90 0

  • City H3 GMT345 Length: 4,742 mm vs 4,900 mm
  • Performance H3 GMT345 Power per tonne: 84 kW/t vs 50 kW/t
  • Off-road H3 GMT345 Drive and body: All-wheel drive · SUV vs All-wheel drive · SUV

In plain words

Hummer H3 has more power: 178 kW (242 PS) against 118 kW (160 PS) for Mitsubishi Pajero. Mitsubishi Pajero is 158 mm longer than Hummer H3 (4,900 mm vs 4,742 mm). Hummer H3 is lighter by 225 kg (2,130 kg vs 2,355 kg). Mitsubishi Pajero is the older design (from 1982); Hummer H3 arrived in 2005. Mitsubishi Pajero is still in production; Hummer H3 is not. On the catalog figures, the Hummer H3 is the pick for city, performance and off-road.

Race Stats side by side

Each figure is a 0–100 score from the catalog numbers, the same as on the 1CARS Race cards. PI is the overall performance index (100–999) and its class D–S.

Race Stats side by side
StatH3 GMT345Pajero V80/V90
PIC · 478D · 342
Power 44 29
Grip 41 21
Handling 34 29
Top speed 39 32
Launch 50 23

Grip and handling are estimates from drive type, weight, height and body (hover a figure to see where it comes from). 1CARS Race

Who wins a race?

Quarter-mile (402 m) drag from a standing start, dry road, no reaction time - the 1CARS Race physics on the catalog figures of these versions.

  1. 1 H3 GMT3453.7 · petrol · 178 kW (242 PS) 14.99 sat 142 km/h
  2. 2 Pajero V80/V90Pajero V80/V90 · 3.2 DI-D diesel · 118 kW (160 PS) 18.06 sat 121 km/h · +3.07 s

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Size and weight

Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.

H3 GMT345 · Pajero V80/V90
0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m6 m7 m1 m0 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ft6 ft7 ft8 ft9 ft10 ft11 ft12 ft13 ft14 ft15 ft16 ft17 ft18 ft19 ft20 ft21 ft22 ft23 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ft6 ftWheelbase 2,842 mmWheelbase 9 ft 4 inLength 4,742 mmLength 15 ft 7 in1,895 mm6 ft 3 inWheelbase 2,780 mmWheelbase 9 ft 1 inLength 4,900 mmLength 16 ft 1 in1,890 mm6 ft 2 in
H3 GMT345Pajero V80/V90
Length 4,742 mm186.7 in 4,900 mm192.9 in +158 mm +6.2 in +3.3%
Width 2,172 mm85.5 in 1,875 mm73.8 in −297 mm −11.7 in −13.7%
Height 1,895 mm74.6 in 1,890 mm74.4 in −5 mm −0.2 in −0.3%
Wheelbase 2,842 mm111.9 in 2,780 mm109.4 in −62 mm −2.4 in −2.2%
Kerb weight 2,130 kg4,696 lb 2,355 kg5,192 lb +225 kg +496 lb +10.6%
Fits a standard garage? Too wideTight

Difference vs H3 GMT345 (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors.

Size comparison to scale: Front and top views, inches →

Full specifications

Hummer H3Mitsubishi Pajero
General
Version 3.7 · petrol · 178 kW (242 PS) Pajero V80/V90 · 3.2 DI-D diesel · 118 kW (160 PS)
Production years 2005–2010 2006–2021
Body SUV SUV
Class SUV / crossover SUV / crossover
Country United States Japan
Performance
Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. 178 kW (242 PS) 239 hp Better 118 kW (160 PS) 158 hp
Power, all versions 160–224 kW (218–305 PS) 215–300 hp 62–184 kW (84–250 PS) 83–247 hp
Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. No data 381 Nm 281 lb-ft
Power per tonne 84 kW/t 102 hp/ton calculated Better 50 kW/t 61 hp/ton calculated
Engine and transmission
Fuel Petrol Diesel
Engine 3,700 cc · 5 cyl 3.7 l 4 cyl
Gearbox 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual
Drive All-wheel drive All-wheel drive
Dimensions and weight
Length 4,742 mm 186.7 in 4,900 mm 192.9 in
Width 2,172 mm 85.5 in 1,875 mm 73.8 in
Height 1,895 mm 74.6 in 1,890 mm 74.4 in
Wheelbase 2,842 mm 111.9 in 2,780 mm 109.4 in
Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. 2,130 kg 4,696 lb Better 2,355 kg 5,192 lb
Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. No data 663 l 23.4 cu ft

Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).