Chevrolet Venture vs Mazda MPV
The Chevrolet Venture is more fuel-efficient at 20 MPG combined, against 18 MPG for the Mazda MPV. At EPA assumptions that is about $350 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Venture | Mazda MPV | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 231 | 141 |
| Most reported problem | Lighting | Transmission |
| Crashes and fires | 22 and 5 | 15 and 2 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 65,000 miles | 38,000 miles |
| Recalls | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 20 MPG | 18 MPG |
| City and highway | 17 and 24 | 16 and 23 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,350 | $3,700 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 231 complaints for the Chevrolet Venture and 141 for the Mazda MPV. 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 Mazda MPV.