The 2005 Chevrolet Venture, the latest model year on record, is 200.8″ long, 72″ wide and 68.1″ tall on a 120.1″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,838 lb. At 16.7 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 1.3 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Chevrolet Venture generation, measured
The biggest change in length came in 1998, when the new car was 7.5″ longer than the 1997 one. Weight has barely moved: every generation weighs between 3,765 and 3,896 lb. The current car, sold since 2005, is 6.7″ longer and 68 lb heavier than the 2004 one.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 194.1″ | 72″ | 67.7″ | 116.1″ | 3,765 lb |
| 1998–2000 | 201.6″ | 72″ | 68.1″ | 120.1″ | 3,770 lb |
| 2001–2002 | 194.1″ | 72″ | 67.7″ | 116.1″ | 3,827 lb |
| 2003 | 200.8″ | 72″ | 68.1″ | 120.1″ | 3,896 lb |
| 2004 | 194.1″ | 72″ | 68.1″ | 116.1″ | 3,770 lb |
| 2005 | 200.8″ | 72″ | 68.1″ | 120.1″ | 3,838 lb |
Venture year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 200.8″ | 72″ | 120.1″ | 1 | |
| 2004 | 194.1″ | 72″ | 116.1″ | 2 | |
| 2003 | 196.1″ | 72″ | 117.3″ | 3 | |
| 2002 | 194.1″ | 72″ | 116.1″ | 2 | |
| 2001 | 194.1″ | 72″ | 116.1″ | 2 | |
| 2000 | 196.1″ | 72″ | 117.3″ | 3 | |
| 1999 | 196.9″ | 72″ | 117.3″ | 3 | |
| 1998 | 196.9″ | 72″ | 117.3″ | 3 | |
| 1997 | 194.1″ | 72″ | 116.1″ | 2 |
Venture on the used market
In 32 Venture listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2004 car is the most common: 11 of them (34%), at an average asking price of $4,551.
| Generation | Listings | Share | Average asking price | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 7 | 22% | $3,400 | 127,961 mi |
| 2004 | 11 | 34% | $4,551 | 124,110 mi |
| 2003 | 5 | 16% | $3,449 | 146,329 mi |
| 1998–2000 | 5 | 16% | $6,088 | 136,234 mi |
Will a Venture fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 16.7 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 16.7 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
| Measure | This car | Typical of 715 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 72″ | 74.8″ | −2.8″ |
| Wheelbase | 120.1″ | 115.7″ | +4.4″ |
| Curb weight | 3,838 lb | 4,251 lb | −413 lb |
Venture against its rivals
Next to the Ford Windstar, the Venture is the shortest and the lightest of the two.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Venture (this car) | 2005 | 200.8″ | 72″ | 3,838 lb |
| Ford Windstar | 2003 | 201.2″ | 75.6″ | 3,891 lb |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2005 Venture bigger than the 2004?
Yes: the 2005 model is 6.7″ longer and 68 lb heavier, because 2005 started a new generation.
Which is bigger, the Venture or the Ford Windstar?
The 2003 Ford Windstar is about the same length as the 2005 Venture, and 53 lb heavier.
How much does a used Venture cost?
In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $6,088 for the 1998–2000 car to $3,400 for the 2005 one, across 32 listings.
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