Chevrolet Astro vs. GMC Safari
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Astro and GMC Safari contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Chevrolet Astro and the GMC Safari.
When we compare the Chevrolet Astro's and the GMC Safari's specifications and ratings, The GMC Safari has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Chevrolet Astro and GMC Safari have the same fuel efficiency base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Astro's and the GMC Safari's specifications and ratings, the GMC Safari is a better car than the Chevrolet Astro.
Pricing: A used 2005 Chevrolet Astro ranges from $2,315 to $18,748 while a used 2005 GMC Safari is priced between $1,495 to $19,797.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Chevrolet Astro and the GMC Safari makes 190 horsepower. Both the Astro and the Safari are rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 540 miles. Both models use gasoline.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$23,670
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Minivans)
$23,597
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Minivans)
$19,095 - $29,740
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$23,670
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Minivans)
$23,597
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Minivans)
$19,095 - $29,740
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$9,810
Price Range:
$2,315 - $18,748
Category Avg Price:
(Minivans)
$5,755
Category Avg Price Range:
(Minivans)
$4,291 - $9,810
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
9
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
136,931
# Good or Great Deals:
5
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$8,260
Price Range:
$1,495 - $19,797
Category Avg Price:
(Minivans)
$5,755
Category Avg Price Range:
(Minivans)
$4,291 - $9,810
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
3
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
137,412
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Chevrolet Astro Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
GMC Safari Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Astro
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for GMC Safari
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Minivans)
2.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Minivans)
0.8 - 11.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Minivans)
2.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Minivans)
0.8 - 11.5
Chevrolet Astro Rankings
Not yet available
GMC Safari Rankings
Available Body Styles
Minivan
Available Body Styles
Minivan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Chevrolet Astro Trim Levels
LT, Base, LS
GMC Safari Trim Levels
Base, SLE, SLT
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
190 hp @ 4400 rpm
Torque:
250 foot-lbs @ 2800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.048 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
190 hp @ 4400 rpm
Torque:
250 foot-lbs @ 2800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.048 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 20 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
405 / 540 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 20 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
405 / 540 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
64 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
64 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3953 lbs
Width:
77.5 inches
Height:
75 inches
Length:
189.8 inches
Wheelbase:
111.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3953 lbs
Width:
77.5 inches
Height:
75 inches
Length:
189.8 inches
Wheelbase:
111.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P215/70R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P215/70R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Medium Cadet Blue Metallic
Gray
Light Pewter Metallic / Medium Charcoal Gray Metallic
Red
Dark Carmine Red Metallic
White
Summit White
Exterior Colors
Black
Onyx Black
Blue
Cadet Blue Metallic
Gray
Pewter Metallic / Storm Gray Metallic
Red
Dark Toreador Red Metallic
White
Summit White
Interior Colors
Blue
Blue
Gray
Medium Gray
Interior Colors
Blue
Navy
Gray
Pewter
