Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Pontiac Montana SV6 | Buick Regal | |
Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4800 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 220 hp@5300 258 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 107.8 in | 13.3 in |
Length | 205.6 in | 190.2 in | 15.4 in |
Width | 72.0 in | 73.1 in | -1.1 in |
Height | 72.0 in | 58.4 in | 13.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4426 lb. | 3671 lb. | 755 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.8 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 56.7 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.4 in | -55.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 42.1 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 36.8 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.2 in | 54.4 in | 6.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.3 in | -52.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 37.3 in | 1.6 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) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 35.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.9 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 12.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 74.5 ft3 | 14.2 | 60.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 136.5 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 122.3 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 |
2011 Buick Regal Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 270hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Major seven hour trip in total comfort for both of us. Not one ache or pain or "I gotta get out of this car" see full Buick Regal review |
2011 Buick Regal Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 270hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Since the car came from Opel (EU), it is naturally made for smaller fold. The rear is comfortable, just a little lacking in legroom at times. see full Buick Regal review |