Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Pontiac Montana SV6 | Nissan Xterra | |
Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4800 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 261 hp@5600 281 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 106.3 in | 14.8 in |
Length | 205.6 in | 178.7 in | 26.9 in |
Width | 72.0 in | 72.8 in | -0.8 in |
Height | 72.0 in | 74.9 in | -2.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4426 lb. | 4165 lb. | 261 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. | 3.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.9 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 58.3 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.9 in | -55.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 42.4 in | -2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 39.3 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.2 in | 58.3 in | 2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 46.1 in | -46.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 34.4 in | 4.5 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) | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 38.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.9 ft3 | 35.2 ft3 | -8.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 74.5 ft3 | 35.2 | 39.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 136.5 ft3 | 65.7 ft3 | 70.8 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 |
2009 Nissan Xterra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 261-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Roomy rear seat with easy access. see full Nissan Xterra review |