

Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
Model | Pontiac Montana SV6 | Chrysler PT Cruiser | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHV-2v 201 hp@5600 216 lb-ft@4000 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 150 hp@5100 165 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 103.0 in | 18.1 in |
Length | 205.6 in | 168.9 in | 36.7 in |
Width | 72.0 in | 67.1 in | 4.9 in |
Height | 72.0 in | 65.2 in | 6.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4376 lb. | 3215 lb. | 1161 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.0 gal. | 15.0 gal. | 10 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.2 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 53.8 in | 6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 50.1 in | -50.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 40.6 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 39.5 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.2 in | 53.6 in | 7.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 46.7 in | -46.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 40.9 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.1 in | 0.0 in | 38.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 48.6 in | 0.0 in | 48.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 36.2 in | 0.0 in | 36.2 in |
Total Legroom | 115 in (over 3 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 33.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.9 ft3 | 21.6 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 74.5 ft3 | 21.6 | 52.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 136.5 ft3 | 64.2 ft3 | 72.3 ft3 |
2006 Pontiac Montana SV6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seats are very comfortable and roomy compared to the Chrysler Town and Country see full Pontiac Montana SV6 review |
2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Wagon 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The PT Cruiser is surprisingly roomy in the back seat, in terms of legroom and headroom. The backrest angle though is a bit too upright for full comfort. see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review |