Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
Model | Pontiac Montana SV6 | Toyota Matrix | |
Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4800 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 102.4 in | 18.7 in |
Length | 205.6 in | 171.9 in | 33.7 in |
Width | 72.0 in | 69.5 in | 2.5 in |
Height | 72.0 in | 61.4 in | 10.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4426 lb. | 3140 lb. | 1286 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 11.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.5 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 53.3 in | 6.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 52.3 in | -52.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 41.6 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 39.3 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.2 in | 52.6 in | 8.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 43.7 in | -43.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 36.2 in | 2.7 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) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 37.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.9 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 74.5 ft3 | 19.8 | 54.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 136.5 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 | 75 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 |
2010 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat for a tall large guy is terrible this is why i got a BMW instead 2 years ago, my wife is using the Toyota see full Toyota Matrix review |
2010 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
The front seat is not rally confortable for a big 6foot 300 pound guy. I have long torso and some time get back pain in the middle after long driving... see full Toyota Matrix review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat are horrible for an "high end" class (XRS) car ...
I considered getting rid of the car due to back pain, but my wife is using it now, I got a BMW
see full Toyota Matrix review |