Jeep Wrangler vs Hummer H3: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Jeep · 2018–present
Wrangler IV JL
- Power
- 147 kW200 PS
- Kerb mass
- 2,121 kg
Hummer · 2005–2010
H3 GMT345
- Power
- 178 kW242 PS
- Kerb mass
- 2,130 kg
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: Wrangler IV JL 2 H3 GMT345 1
- City Wrangler IV JL Width: 1,877 mm vs 2,172 mm
- Performance H3 GMT345 Power per tonne: 84 kW/t vs 69 kW/t
- Off-road Wrangler IV JL Drive and body: Four-wheel drive (4×4) · SUV vs All-wheel drive · SUV
In plain words
Hummer H3 has more power: 178 kW (242 PS) against 147 kW (200 PS) for Jeep Wrangler. Jeep Wrangler is 43 mm longer than Hummer H3 (4,785 mm vs 4,742 mm). Jeep Wrangler is lighter by 9 kg (2,121 kg vs 2,130 kg). Jeep Wrangler is the older design (from 1987); Hummer H3 arrived in 2005. Jeep Wrangler is still in production; Hummer H3 is not. On the catalog figures, the Jeep Wrangler is the pick for city and off-road; the Hummer H3 is the pick for performance.
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.
| Stat | Wrangler IV JL | H3 GMT345 |
|---|---|---|
| PI | C · 446 | C · 478 |
| Power | 39 | 44 |
| Grip | 41 | 41 |
| Handling | 32 | 34 |
| Top speed | 39 | 39 |
| Launch | 41 | 50 |
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 H3 GMT3453.7 · petrol · 178 kW (242 PS) 14.99 sat 142 km/h
- 2 Wrangler IV JLWrangler IV JL · Unlimited 2.2 MultiJet · diesel · 147 kW (200 PS) 15.93 sat 134 km/h · +0.94 s
Size and weight
Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.
| Wrangler IV JL | H3 GMT345 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,785 mm188.4 in | 4,742 mm186.7 in −43 mm −1.7 in −0.9% |
| Width | 1,877 mm73.9 in | 2,172 mm85.5 in +295 mm +11.6 in +15.7% |
| Height | 1,801 mm70.9 in | 1,895 mm74.6 in +94 mm +3.7 in +5.2% |
| Wheelbase | 3,007 mm118.4 in | 2,842 mm111.9 in −165 mm −6.5 in −5.5% |
| Kerb weight | 2,121 kg4,676 lb | 2,130 kg4,696 lb +9 kg +20 lb +0.4% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Tight | Too wide |
Difference vs Wrangler IV JL (±). 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.
Full specifications
| Jeep Wrangler | Hummer H3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | Wrangler IV JL · Unlimited 2.2 MultiJet · diesel · 147 kW (200 PS) | 3.7 · petrol · 178 kW (242 PS) |
| Production years | 2018–present | 2005–2010 |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Class | SUV / crossover | SUV / crossover |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 147 kW (200 PS) 197 hp | 178 kW (242 PS) 239 hp Better |
| Power, all versions | 87–350 kW (118–476 PS) 117–469 hp | 160–224 kW (218–305 PS) 215–300 hp |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | 450 Nm 332 lb-ft | No data |
| Power per tonne | 69 kW/t 84 hp/ton calculated | 84 kW/t 102 hp/ton calculated Better |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Engine | No data | 3,700 cc · 5 cyl 3.7 l |
| Gearbox | automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Drive | Four-wheel drive (4×4) | All-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,785 mm 188.4 in | 4,742 mm 186.7 in |
| Width | 1,877 mm 73.9 in | 2,172 mm 85.5 in |
| Height | 1,801 mm 70.9 in | 1,895 mm 74.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 3,007 mm 118.4 in | 2,842 mm 111.9 in |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | 2,121 kg 4,676 lb | 2,130 kg 4,696 lb |
| Economy and running costs | ||
| Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. | 9.4 l/100 km 25.0 mpg US | No data |
| CO₂ | 249 g/km | No data |
| Fuel cost per year | €2,330/year estimated | No data |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP | ★☆☆☆☆ (2018) | No data |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (3): Body, Class, Country.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).
Estimated at 15,000 km a year with fuel at €1.65/l diesel.