Chevrolet Venture (1996 – 2005) vs Volkswagen Sharan (1996 – 2000): specs compared
The Chevrolet Venture is the more powerful of the two, with up to 188 hp against 174 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 11.2 s against 11.8 s. The Volkswagen Sharan has the higher top speed: 199 km/h against 187 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.4 L/100 km against 12.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,600 kg against 1,678 kg. At 4,747 mm, the Chevrolet Venture is 127 mm longer than the Volkswagen Sharan.
| Specification |
Chevrolet
Venture
1996 – 2005
|
Volkswagen
Sharan
1996 – 2000
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Documented years | 1996 – 2005 | 1996 – 2000 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD · FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 188 hp | 90 – 174 hp |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 170 – 235 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.2 – 13.2 s | 11.8 – 19.3 s |
| Top speed | 172 – 187 km/h | 160 – 199 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.8 L/100 km | 6.4 – 11.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,747 mm | 4,620 mm |
| Width | 1,829 mm | 1,811 mm |
| Height | 1,712 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,845 mm | 2,840 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,678 – 1,680 kg | 1,600 – 1,720 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.