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Chevrolet Astro vs. GMC Savana 1500

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$22,930
111.2" WB RWD 111.2" WB RWD YF7 Upfitter Ext 111" WB RWD 111.2" WB AWD Ext 111" WB AWD 111.2" WB AWD YF7 Upfitter
$27,710
RWD 1500 135" RWD 1500 135" LT RWD 1500 135" LS RWD 1500 135" Upfitter *Ltd Avail* AWD 1500 135" AWD 1500 135" LT AWD 1500 135" LS AWD 1500 135" Upfitter *Ltd Avail*
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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2005 Chevrolet Astro2014 GMC Savana 1500
Starting MSRP
$22,930
$27,710
Engine Type
Gas V6
Gas V6
MPG
16 City / 22 Hwy
14 City / 19 Hwy
Horsepower
190 hp
  • 310 hp
  • 195 hp
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
2
2
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
3 yr / 36,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2005 Chevrolet Astro2014 GMC Savana 1500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
190 @ 4400
195 @ 4600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
250 @ 2800
260 @ 2800
Engine Type
Gas V6
Gas V6
Displacement
4.3L/262
4.3L/262
Transmission Options
  • Transmission Overdrive Switch
  • A/T
  • 4-Speed A/T
  • Transmission Overdrive Switch
  • A/T
  • 4-Speed A/T
MPG
16 City / 22 Hwy
14 City / 19 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
11.72 qts
11.729 qts

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2005 Chevrolet Astro2014 GMC Savana 1500
Spare Tire Size
N/A
P245/70R17
Front Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in
17 x 7.0 in
Front Tire Size
P215/70R16
P245/70R17
Rear Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in
17 x 7.0 in
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Rear Tire Size
P215/70R16
P245/70R17
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
17 x 7.0 in

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2005 Chevrolet Astro2014 GMC Savana 1500
Suspension Type - Rear
Single-Stage Spring
Hypoid Multi-Leaf
Axle Type - Rear
Semi-floating
Semi-Floating
Axle Type - Front
Independent
Independent
Suspension Type - Front
Independent Coil
Coil Spring

Steering

Steering comparison
2005 Chevrolet Astro2014 GMC Savana 1500
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
41 ft
43 ft
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
N/A
Steering Type
Variable Power
Pwr
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2005 Chevrolet Astro2014 GMC Savana 1500
Side Door Opening Height
47 in
48 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
N/A
N/A
Second Head Room
N/A
N/A
Ground to Top of Load Floor
26 in
28 in
Ground Clearance, Front
7 in
8 in
Second Hip Room
N/A
N/A
Cab to End of Frame
N/A
N/A
Tailgate Width
N/A
N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
190 in
224 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
99 in
125 in
Front Shoulder Room
64 in
69 in
Overhang, Front
33 in
40 in
Front Head Room
39 in
40 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
47 in
53 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console
126 in
154 in
Height, Overall
75 in
83 in
Front Hip Room
65 in
66 in
Step Up Height - Side
22 in
21 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
41 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
N/A
N/A
Side Door Opening Width
35 in
44 in
Passenger Capacity
2
2
Wheelbase
111 in
135 in
Second Shoulder Room
N/A
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
52 in
53 in
Step Up Height - Front
20 in
20 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
N/A
N/A
Ground Clearance, Rear
7 in
7 in
Rear Door Opening Width
57 in
57 in
Cargo Volume
170 ft³
240 ft³
Width, Max w/o mirrors
78 in
79 in
Second Leg Room
N/A
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
N/A
N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
N/A
N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
42 in
49 in
Length, Overall
N/A
N/A

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2005 Chevrolet Astro2014 GMC Savana 1500
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
0 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
9,500 lbs
9,500 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
27 gal
31 gal
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
0 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
3,853 lbs
4,918 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
1,584 lbs
2,287 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
6,700 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
530 lbs
645 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Not Available lbs
Curb Weight - Front
2,269 lbs
2,631 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,000 lbs
4,300 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
1,747 lbs
2,382 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs
0 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
200 lbs
430 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
5,600 lbs
7,300 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
5,300 lbs
4,300 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
5,900 lbs
7,600 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Not Available lbs
As Spec'd Payload
1,747 lbs
2,382 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available gal
Not Available gal
Curb Weight
3,853 lbs
4,918 lbs

Safety

Safety comparison
2005 Chevrolet Astro2014 GMC Savana 1500
Stability Control
Not available
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2005 Chevrolet Astro2014 GMC Savana 1500
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
600
600
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
105
125

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2005 Chevrolet Astro2014 GMC Savana 1500
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.80 x 0.79 in
13.0 x 1.2 in
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Brake Type
Power
Pwr
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Not Available
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Not Available
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12 x 1.1 in
12.0 x 1.1 in
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2005 Chevrolet Astro or the 2014 GMC Savana 1500?

The 2014 GMC Savana 1500 is more reliable than the 2005 Chevrolet Astro according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2014 Savana 1500 versus a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2005 Astro.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2005 Chevrolet Astro or the 2014 GMC Savana 1500?

The 2014 GMC Savana 1500 is more fuel efficient than the 2005 Chevrolet Astro with 16 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2005 Chevrolet Astro or the 2014 GMC Savana 1500?

The 2005 Chevrolet Astro is cheaper than the 2014 GMC Savana 1500 with a $22,930 starting MSRP versus a $27,710 starting MSRP.

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