2006 Pontiac Montana vs. 2010 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2010 Volvo XC70 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Pontiac Montana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Pontiac Montana would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac Montana is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Pontiac Montana weights approximately 105 kg more than 2010 Volvo XC70.
Because 2010 Volvo XC70 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Pontiac Montana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC70 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Volvo XC70 (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Pontiac Montana. (293 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Pontiac Montana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Pontiac Montana | 2010 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Volvo |
| Model | Montana | XC70 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4838 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1604 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2815 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |
