Chevrolet Venture vs Kia Sedona
The Chevrolet Venture is more fuel-efficient at 20 MPG combined, against 16 MPG for the Kia Sedona. At EPA assumptions that is about $850 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Venture | Kia Sedona | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 231 | 214 |
| Most reported problem | Lighting | Electrical system |
| Crashes and fires | 22 and 5 | 14 and 26 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 65,000 miles | 45,000 miles |
| Recalls | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 20 MPG | 16 MPG |
| City and highway | 17 and 24 | 14 and 18 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,350 | $4,200 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 231 complaints for the Chevrolet Venture and 214 for the Kia Sedona. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 5 for the Chevrolet Venture, 4 for the Kia Sedona.