The current Pontiac Montana is 198.8″ long, 71.7″ wide, on a 117.3″ wheelbase, weighing 4,257 lb. Since 2000 it has grown 2% in length and gained 10% in weight. At 16.6 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.
Every Pontiac Montana generation, measured
One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens, and it is the number that decides fuel use, tyre wear and how far the car takes to stop.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2002 | 194.5″ | 72.8″ | 67.7″ | 116.1″ | 3,874 lb |
| 2003–2005 | 201.2″ | 72.8″ | 68.1″ | 120.1″ | 3,942 lb |
| 2006 | 205.5″ | 71.7″ | 72″ | 121.3″ | 4,308 lb |
| 2007–2009 | 198.8″ | 71.7″ | 71.3″ | 117.3″ | 4,257 lb |
From 2000 to today the Montana gained 4.3″ of length (2%) and 384 lb of weight (10%). A modern compact often outweighs the mid-size car of a generation before.
Montana year by year
Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 10 years on record. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are new platforms.
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 198.8″ | 71.7″ | 117.3″ | 2 | |
| 2008 | 198.8″ | 71.7″ | 117.3″ | 2 | |
| 2007 | 198.8″ | 71.7″ | 117.3″ | 2 | |
| 2006 | 200.8″ | 71.7″ | 118.5″ | 3 | |
| 2005 | 199.2″ | 72″ | 117.7″ | 5 | |
| 2004 | 196.5″ | 72.8″ | 117.3″ | 3 | |
| 2003 | 196.5″ | 72.8″ | 117.3″ | 3 | |
| 2002 | 194.5″ | 72.8″ | 116.1″ | 2 | |
| 2001 | 194.5″ | 72.8″ | 116.1″ | 2 | |
| 2000 | 194.5″ | 72.8″ | 116.1″ | 2 |
Will a Montana fit
The practical question behind every dimensions search. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep; a street parking space is about 18. We allow a foot of clearance in both — nobody parks to the millimetre.
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 16.6 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 16.6 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 6 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
Against cars of the same length
Compared with 760 vehicles within ten inches of the same length — a fair proxy for «cars of this size», regardless of what the marketing calls them.
| Measure | This car | Typical car of this length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 71.7″ | 74″ | -2.3″ |
| Wheelbase | 117.3″ | 114.6″ | +2.7″ |
| Curb weight | 4,257 lb | 4,160 lb | 97 lb |
A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. Lighter than typical for its size generally means better fuel economy and shorter stopping distances.
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How we measure
Dimensions come from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records — manufacturer-declared figures, held in metric and converted to inches and pounds for display.
One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and a table of forty near-identical rows helps nobody. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is a Pontiac Montana?
198.8″ (16′ 7″) in its current generation, 71.7″ wide and 71.3″ tall.
How much does a Pontiac Montana weigh?
4,257 lb at the kerb, which is 10% more than the first generation we hold from 2000.
Will a Montana fit in a garage?
At 16.6 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.
Has the Montana got bigger over the years?
Yes — 4.3″ longer and 384 lb heavier since 2000, across 4 generations. Weight grew 10%, far faster than length.