Pontiac Montana vs Volkswagen EuroVan
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2003 Volkswagen EuroVan
Overview
| Spec | Pontiac MontanaBase | Volkswagen EuroVanGLS |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | GLS |
| Body style | Minivan | Minivan |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2006 | 2003 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Pontiac MontanaBase | Volkswagen EuroVanGLS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $24,250 (best) | $26,200 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Pontiac MontanaBase | Volkswagen EuroVanGLS |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 19 MPG (best) | 16 MPG |
| City MPG | 16 MPG (best) | 15 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 23 MPG (best) | 18 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 25 gal (best) | 21.1 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Pontiac MontanaBase | Volkswagen EuroVanGLS |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 201 hp | 201 hp |
| Torque | 216 lb-ft (best) | 181 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 3.5 L (best) | 2.8 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Pontiac MontanaBase | Volkswagen EuroVanGLS |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Doors | 5 (best) | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 136.5 cu ft | 190.7 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 3,500 lbs (best) | — |
| Payload | 1,246 lbs | 1,554 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,376 lbs | 4,228 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 7.1 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 121.1 in (best) | 115 in |
| Length | 205.6 in (best) | 188.5 in |
| Width | 72 in | 72.4 in (best) |
| Height | 72 in | 76.4 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Pontiac MontanaBase | Volkswagen EuroVanGLS |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| 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 | Pontiac Montana | Volkswagen EuroVan |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $24,250 MSRP(Currently comparing) | GLS $26,200 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Base $27,750 MSRP | MV $27,700 MSRP |