Mini Countryman (2012) vs. Pontiac Montana SV6 (2006) Specs

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2012 Mini Countryman and 2006 Pontiac Montana SV6 Specifications

Model Year	2012	2006
Model	Mini Countryman	Pontiac Montana SV6
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 181 hp@5500 177 lb-ft@1600	3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4800
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	4-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Minivan, ext.
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.2 in	121.1 in	-18.9 in
Length	161.7 in	205.6 in	-43.9 in
Width	70.4 in	72.0 in	-1.6 in
Height	61.5 in	72.0 in	-10.5 in
Curb Weight	3088 lb.	4426 lb.	-1338 lb.
Fuel Capacity	12.4 gal.	25.0 gal.	-12.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.9 in	39.8 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	52.8 in	59.9 in	-7.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.4 in	39.9 in	0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.5 in	38.9 in	-1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.1 in	61.2 in	-9.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.8 in	38.9 in	-5.1 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	38.1 in	-38.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	48.6 in	-48.6 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	36.2 in	-36.2 in
Total Legroom	74.2 in (over 2 rows)	115 in (over 3 rows)	-40.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.2 ft³	26.9 ft³	-14.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	12.2	74.5 ft³	-62.3
Cargo Volume, Maximum	41.3 ft³	136.5 ft³	-95.2 ft³

2012 Mini Countryman Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The room was not bad, but the seat bottoms are too low and the road noise in the back seats was unbearable. see full Mini Countryman review

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

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