Against 446 other V6 cars rated 2003–2005, the Venture sits right on their 18.9 mpg average.
Every Chevrolet Venture engine, compared
The Chevrolet Venture was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.4L 6-cyl | 16.7 / 23.7 | 1997–2005 | $1,990 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Chrysler Town and Country gets 19.3 mpg, the Kia Sedona 17 mpg and the Nissan Quest 19 mpg, next to 19 mpg for the 2005 Venture.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2005) | $0.168 |
| Fuel per year | $2,021 |
| Fuel over five years | $10,105 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2003–2005 | −$11 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,228 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2005 Chevrolet Venture gives up 7 mpg in town: 24 on the highway against 17 in the city, $659 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2005) | 17 mpg | $2,259 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 24 mpg | $1,600 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +7 mpg (41%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Venture changed over the years
The Venture peaked in 2004 at 20 mpg (17 city, 24 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 1999 at 18 — 2 mpg apart, or $213 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2005 car does 19.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2004 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2003 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2002 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2001 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2000 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 1999 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1998 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 1997 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,021 |
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How we count
This page rests on 9 EPA ratings of the Chevrolet Venture — 1 engine across 1997–2005. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $3,228. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2005 Chevrolet Venture get?
19 mpg combined, 17 city and 24 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1997 the Venture has averaged 19.3 mpg.
Is the 2005 Venture more efficient than the 2004?
No: 19 against 20 mpg combined, about $101 a year more to run.
Which Venture year has the best gas mileage?
The 2004, at 20 mpg combined (17 city, 24 highway).
Does the Venture get better gas mileage than the Chrysler Town and Country?
About the same: 19 mpg for the 2005 Venture against 19.3 for the 2006 Chrysler Town and Country.
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