Compare the2024 GMC Hummer EV SUVVS 2023 Rivian R1S

Both the Hummer EV SUV and R1S have child safety locks to prevent children from opening the rear doors. The Hummer EV SUV has power child safety locks, allowing the driver to activate and deactivate them from the driver's seat and to know when they're engaged. The R1S’ child locks have to be individually engaged at each rear door with a manual switch. The driver can’t know the status of the locks without opening the doors and checking them.

In the past twenty years hundreds of infants and young children have died after being left in vehicles, usually by accident. When turning the vehicle off, drivers of the Hummer EV SUV are reminded to check the back seat if they opened the rear door before starting out. The R1S doesn’t offer a back seat reminder.

Over 200 people are killed each year when backed over by motor vehicles. The Hummer EV SUV has standard Reverse Automatic Braking that uses rear sensors to monitor for objects to the rear and automatically applies the brakes to prevent a collision. The R1S doesn’t offer backup collision prevention brakes.

Both the Hummer EV SUV and the R1S have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, all wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, around view monitors, rear cross-path warning and driver alert monitors.

The Hummer EV SUV’s standard electric motors produces 25 more horsepower (625 vs. 600) and 6800 lbs.-ft. more torque (7400 vs. 600) than the R1S Dual Motor’s standard electric motors. The Hummer EV SUV’s electric motors produces 6492 lbs.-ft. more torque (7400 vs. 908) than the R1S Quad Motor’s standard electric motors. The Hummer EV SUV 3X’s standard electric motors produces 10592 lbs.-ft. more torque (11500 vs. 908) than the R1S Quad Motor’s standard electric motors.

The Hummer EV SUV can travel longer on a full charge than the R1S on a full charge:

For better stopping power the Hummer EV SUV’s brake rotors are larger than those on the R1S:

The GMC Hummer EV SUV’s wheels have 8 lugs for longer wheel bearing life, less chance of rotor warping and greater strength. The Rivian R1S only has 5 wheel lugs per wheel.

The Hummer EV SUV has a standard full size spare tire so a flat doesn’t interrupt your trip. A full size spare isn’t available on the R1S; it requires you to depend on a temporary spare, which has mileage and speed limitations, or roadside assistance and a tow-truck.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Hummer EV SUV’s wheelbase is 5.6 inches longer than on the R1S (126.7 inches vs. 121.1 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Hummer EV SUV is 6.1 inches wider in the front and 6.1 inches wider in the rear than on the R1S.

For better maneuverability, the Hummer EV SUV 2X/3X’s turning circle is 7.9 feet tighter than the R1S’ (35.4 feet vs. 43.3 feet). The Hummer EV SUV 2’s turning circle is 1.3 feet tighter than the R1S’ (42 feet vs. 43.3 feet).

For greater off-road capability the Hummer EV SUV 2X/3X Extract has a 1.2 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the R1S (16 vs. 14.8 inches), allowing the Hummer EV SUV to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

For excellent aerodynamics, the Hummer EV SUV has standard flush composite headlights. The R1S has recessed headlights that spoil its aerodynamic shape and create extra drag.

The Hummer EV SUV has 1.4 inches more front headroom, 4.2 inches more front legroom, 5.6 inches more front hip room, 3.3 inches more front shoulder room, 2.4 inches more rear legroom, 6 inches more rear hip room and 5.1 inches more rear shoulder room than the R1S.

The Hummer EV SUV has a much larger cargo volume than the R1S 4dr Sport Utility with its rear seat up (35.9 vs. 17.6 cubic feet).

A standard locking glovebox keeps your small valuables safer in the Hummer EV SUV. The R1S doesn’t offer locking storage for small valuables.

The Hummer EV SUV’s standard side window demisters help clear frost or condensation from the side windows in the winter. The R1S doesn’t even offer side window demisters, so the driver may have to wipe the windows from the outside to gain side vision.

When the Hummer EV SUV is put in reverse, both rearview mirrors tilt from their original position. This gives the driver a better view of the curb during parallel parking maneuvers. Shifting out of reverse puts the mirrors into their original positions. The R1S’ mirrors don’t automatically adjust for backing.

The Hummer EV SUV’s Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. The R1S doesn’t offer an automated parking system.