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Pontiac Montana SV6 (2006) vs. Kia Optima (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Pontiac Montana SV6 and 2008 Kia Optima specs.

2006 Pontiac Montana SV6 and 2008 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year 2006 2008  
Model Pontiac Montana SV6 Kia Optima  
Engine 3.9L V6
OHV-2v
240 hp@6000
240 lb-ft@4800		 2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
162 hp@5800
164 lb-ft@4250		  
Transmission 4-speed automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Minivan, ext. 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 121.1 in 107.1 in 14 in
Length 205.6 in 186.4 in 19.2 in
Width 72.0 in 71.1 in 0.9 in
Height 72.0 in 58.3 in 13.7 in
Curb Weight 4426 lb. 3179 lb. 1247 lb.
Fuel Capacity 25.0 gal. 17.0 gal. 8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.8 in 39.8 in 0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.9 in 57.1 in 2.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 54.5 in -54.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 39.9 in 43.7 in -3.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.9 in 38.0 in 0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 61.2 in 56.3 in 4.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 54.7 in -54.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.9 in 37.8 in 1.1 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 14.8 ft3 12.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 74.5 ft3 14.8 59.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 136.5 ft3 14.8 ft3 121.7 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Pontiac Montana SV6

2006 Pontiac Montana SV6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Kia Optima

2008 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review
2007 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review
 
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