Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Pontiac Montana SV6 | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4800 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 103.5 in | 17.6 in |
Length | 205.6 in | 171.3 in | 34.3 in |
Width | 72.0 in | 70.9 in | 1.1 in |
Height | 72.0 in | 66.7 in | 5.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4426 lb. | 3351 lb. | 1075 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.0 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 9.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.7 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 56.7 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.6 in | -54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 42.1 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 39.4 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.2 in | 56.3 in | 4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.6 in | -54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 37.2 in | 1.7 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) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 35.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.9 ft3 | 23.6 ft3 | 3.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 74.5 ft3 | 23.6 | 50.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 136.5 ft3 | 66.6 ft3 | 69.9 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 |
2008 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Nice and roomy see full Kia Sportage review |
2008 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat is to narrow and the it does not move anough front front to back see full Kia Sportage review |