2000 Chevrolet Venture vs. 2005 Volkswagen GTI
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen GTI is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Venture. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Venture would be higher. At 3,354 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen GTI (200 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Venture. (182 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen GTI should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 298 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen GTI.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Chevrolet Venture (285 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen GTI. (264 Nm). This means 2000 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen GTI.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Venture | 2005 Volkswagen GTI | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Venture | GTI |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3354 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1377 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 55 L |
