

Model Year | 2006 | 2019 | |
Model | Pontiac Montana SV6 | Volkswagen Beetle | |
Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4800 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 174 hp@5000 184 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 100.0 in | 21.1 in |
Length | 205.6 in | 168.4 in | 37.2 in |
Width | 72.0 in | 71.2 in | 0.8 in |
Height | 72.0 in | 58.5 in | 13.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4426 lb. | 3012 lb. | 1414 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 10.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.4 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 55.3 in | 4.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 41.3 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 37.1 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.2 in | 49.0 in | 12.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 31.4 in | 7.5 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) | 72.7 in (over 2 rows) | 42.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.9 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 11.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 74.5 ft3 | 15.4 | 59.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 136.5 ft3 | 29.9 ft3 | 106.6 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Volkswagen Beetle.