In the UAE, with its specific driving conditions, a Hummer H2 typically consumes between 3.0 to 3.5 km/l (approximately 28 to 33 liters per 100 km). This translates to a fuel cost of roughly AED 1.05 to AED 1.25 per kilometer when using Super 98 petrol at current prices. The primary reasons for this high consumption are its large 6.0L or 6.2L V8 engine, a kerb weight exceeding 2,900 kg, and poor aerodynamics—all of which are heavily penalized in UAE conditions like stop-start traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road and constant high-load air conditioning use during summer.
A quick comparison with popular GCC-spec SUVs in the same category highlights the difference:
| Vehicle Model | Estimated Avg. Fuel Economy (UAE Mixed Driving) | Engine Power |
|---|
| Hummer H2 (6.0L V8) | ~3.2 km/l | 325 hp |
| Toyota Land Cruiser (2023, 4.0L V6) | ~6.0 km/l | 271 hp |
| Nissan Patrol (2024, 4.0L V6) | ~5.8 km/l | 275 hp |
| Mitsubishi Pajero (Final Edition, 3.8L V6) | ~7.0 km/l | 247 hp |
- Fuel economy: 3.0 - 3.5 km/l in real-world UAE conditions.
- Cost per km (Fuel only): AED 1.05 - AED 1.25 (Super 98).
- Annual depreciation: Based on used car listings on Dubizzle, an H2 can lose 15-20% of its value annually due to high running costs.
- Total Ownership Cost: For 20,000 km/year, fuel costs alone exceed AED 25,000. RTA Dubai's 2023 cost-of-ownership report for large 4x4s and MOI UAE's advisory on vehicle running costs both emphasize that fuel efficiency is the largest variable expense for such vehicles, directly impacting resale value. A realistic 5-year total cost of ownership (TCO) for an H2, factoring in steep depreciation, can be double that of a mainstream SUV like a Patrol.
