Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Pontiac Montana SV6 | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4800 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,076 mm | 2,888 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,222 mm | 4,912 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,829 mm | 1,872 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,829 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,008 kg | 2,055 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 95 L | 85 L | 10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,521 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,407 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,013 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 988 mm | 983 mm | 5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,554 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,410 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 988 mm | 937 mm | 51 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 968 mm | 950 mm | 18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,234 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,151 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 919 mm | 886 mm | 33 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,921 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 762 L | 385 L | 377 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,110 L | 1,243 L | 1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,865 L | 2,370 L | 1 L |
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 |
2007 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review |