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2000-2005 Chevrolet Venture MPG & Fuel Cost
6 model years · 18–20 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 6 of 10 minivan configurations, MY2005. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000-2005 Chevrolet Venture at a glance
The 2000-2005 Chevrolet Venture covers 6 model years in the EPA database (9 configurations in all), rated 18–20 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2005, costs about $3,440 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Venture 3.4L 6-cyl FWD (19 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2001, 2002 and 2005; 2003 and 2004 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 20 MPG, was reached in 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2000-2005 Chevrolet Venture by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Gas | 19 MPG | $3,440 | Ratings changed |
| 2004 | Gas | 18–20 MPG | $3,270–$3,630 | Same EPA ratings as 2003 |
| 2003 | Gas | 18–20 MPG | $3,270–$3,630 | Same EPA ratings as 2002 |
| 2002 | Gas | 18–20 MPG | $3,270–$3,630 | Ratings changed |
| 2001 | Gas | 20 MPG | $3,270 | Ratings changed |
| 2000 | Gas | 19 MPG | $3,440 | First year |
What the 2005 Venture 3.4L 6-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$287
$3,440 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.73
Per 100 miles
$22.93
Five years
$17,200
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the minivan median
$190less a year
Class median $3,630 a year, MY2005
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2005 Chevrolet Venture MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2004: The most efficient configuration moves from 20 to 19 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,270 to $3,440, $170 more.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venture (Most efficient) | 3.4L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,440 |
2004 Chevrolet Venture MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2003
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2004 Chevrolet Venture as for the 2003 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2003 section above.See 2003
2003 Chevrolet Venture MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2002
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2003 Chevrolet Venture as for the 2002 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2002 section above.See 2002
2002 Chevrolet Venture MPG
18–20 MPG · $3,270–$3,630/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2001: The most efficient configuration stays at 20 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,270.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venture 3.4L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.4L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,270 |
| Venture 3.4L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.4L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
2001 Chevrolet Venture MPG
20 MPG · $3,270/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2000: The most efficient configuration moves from 19 to 20 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,440 to $3,270, $170 less.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venture (Most efficient) | 3.4L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,270 |
2000 Chevrolet Venture MPG
19 MPG · $3,440/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venture (Most efficient) | 3.4L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,440 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Venture 3.4L 6-cyl FWD: $4,680 in California and $3,000 in Texas, a $1,680 difference.
- California $4,680
- Washington $4,330
- New York $3,440
- Florida $3,250
- Texas $3,000
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2005 minivan models.
Generations
- 2000-2005 (1997)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000-2005 Chevrolet Venture get?
EPA rates the 2000-2005 Chevrolet Venture at 18–20 MPG combined across 9 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2004 Venture 3.4L 6-cyl FWD, is rated 20 MPG (17 city, 24 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2005 Chevrolet Venture?
The Venture 3.4L 6-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 20 MPG, in 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004. The lowest top rating, 19 MPG, was in 2000 and 2005.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2005 Chevrolet Venture?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2001, 2002 and 2005. In 2003 and 2004 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2005 Chevrolet Venture per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Venture 3.4L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,440 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $3,440 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2005 Chevrolet Venture 100 miles?
About $22.93 per 100 miles for the Venture 3.4L 6-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2005 Chevrolet Venture more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Venture 3.4L 6-cyl FWD is rated 17 city and 24 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2005 Chevrolet Venture compare with other minivan configurations?
The Venture 3.4L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,440 a year to fuel, $190 less than the class median of $3,630, and less than 6 of 10 minivan configurations. The comparison covers all 30 rated minivan configurations for MY2005, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2005 Chevrolet Venture different from the 2004 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 20 to 19 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,270 to $3,440, $170 more. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2005 against 2 configurations for 2004. See the 2004 Chevrolet Venture for that year.