Dodge Caravan vs Pontiac Montana
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2006 Pontiac Montana
Overview
| Spec | Dodge CaravanSE | Pontiac MontanaBase |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | SE | Base |
| Body style | Minivan | Minivan |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2007 | 2006 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Dodge CaravanSE | Pontiac MontanaBase |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $19,055 (best) | $24,250 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Dodge CaravanSE | Pontiac MontanaBase |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 20 MPG (best) | 19 MPG |
| City MPG | 17 MPG (best) | 16 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 24 MPG (best) | 23 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 20 gal | 25 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Dodge CaravanSE | Pontiac MontanaBase |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 150 hp | 201 hp (best) |
| Torque | 165 lb-ft | 216 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2.4 L | 3.5 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Dodge CaravanSE | Pontiac MontanaBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume | 129 cu ft | 136.5 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 2,000 lbs | 3,500 lbs (best) |
| Payload | — | 1,246 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,763 lbs (best) | 4,376 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 5.6 in (best) | 5.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.3 in | 121.1 in (best) |
| Length | 189.3 in | 205.6 in (best) |
| Width | 78.6 in (best) | 72 in |
| Height | 68.9 in | 72 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Dodge CaravanSE | Pontiac MontanaBase |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Dodge Caravan | Pontiac Montana |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SE $19,055 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $24,250 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | C/V $20,555 MSRP | Base $27,750 MSRP |
| 3 | SXT $22,995 MSRP | — |