Model Year | 2023 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Carnival | Pontiac Montana SV6 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@5000 |
3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.7 in | 121.1 in | 0.6 in |
Length | 203.0 in | 205.6 in | -2.6 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 72.0 in | 6.5 in |
Height | 68.5 in | 72.0 in | -3.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4376 lb. | 4426 lb. | -50 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 25.0 gal. | -6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 39.8 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.2 in | 59.9 in | 4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in | 0.0 in | 59.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 39.9 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 38.9 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.2 in | 61.2 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.4 in | 0.0 in | 66.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 38.9 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.6 in | 38.1 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 59.5 in | 48.6 in | 10.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 50.4 in | 0.0 in | 50.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 35.6 in | 36.2 in | -0.6 in |
Total Legroom | 117.2 in (over 3 rows) | 115 in (over 3 rows) | 2.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 40.2 ft3 | 26.9 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 86.9 ft3 | 74.5 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 145.1 ft3 | 136.5 ft3 | 8.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Carnival.
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 |