Chevrolet Venture vs Pontiac Trans Sport
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
1998 Pontiac Trans Sport
Overview
| Spec | Chevrolet VentureCargo Van | Pontiac Trans SportBase |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Cargo Van | Base |
| Body style | Ext Minivan | Minivan |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2005 | 1998 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Chevrolet VentureCargo Van | Pontiac Trans SportBase |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $23,165 | $0 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Chevrolet VentureCargo Van | Pontiac Trans SportBase |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 19 MPG | 19 MPG |
| City MPG | 17 MPG (best) | 16 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 24 MPG (best) | 23 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 25 gal (best) | 20 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Chevrolet VentureCargo Van | Pontiac Trans SportBase |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 185 hp (best) | 180 hp |
| Torque | 210 lb-ft (best) | 205 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 3.4 L | 3.4 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Chevrolet VentureCargo Van | Pontiac Trans SportBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 3 seats (best) | — |
| Doors | 5 (best) | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 140.7 cu ft (best) | — |
| Towing capacity | 3,500 lbs | 3,500 lbs |
| Payload | 1,457 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 3,838 lbs | 3,730 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 8.5 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 120 in (best) | 112 in |
| Length | 200.9 in (best) | 187.3 in |
| Width | 72 in | 72.7 in (best) |
| Height | 68.1 in (best) | 67.4 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Chevrolet VentureCargo Van | Pontiac Trans SportBase |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | 3 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 1 (best) | 5 |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Chevrolet Venture | Pontiac Trans Sport |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cargo Van $23,165 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $0 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Plus $23,365 MSRP | Base $0 MSRP |
| 3 | LS $26,835 MSRP | Montana $0 MSRP |
| 4 | LT Entertainer $30,760 MSRP | Montana $0 MSRP |
Chevrolet Venture vs Pontiac Trans Sport FAQ
- Which is better: 2005 Chevrolet Venture or 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2005 Chevrolet Venture vs 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2005 Chevrolet Venture or 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport starts lower at $0.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2005 Chevrolet Venture or 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport?
- The 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (0).
- Which has better horsepower: 2005 Chevrolet Venture or 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport?
- The 2005 Chevrolet Venture leads on horsepower in this comparison (185).
- Which has better seats: 2005 Chevrolet Venture or 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport?
- The 2005 Chevrolet Venture leads on seats in this comparison (7).