2008 Saturn Astra XE 5-door 5MT
The 2008 Saturn Astra XE 5-door 5MT is a 140-hp inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $15,875 MSRP and is rated at 27 mpg combined.
It makes 140 horsepower at 6,300 rpm and 126 lb-ft of torque at 3800 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 24 mpg city and 32 mpg highway (27 mpg combined).
The Astra measures 170.5 inches long on a 102.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,800 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $15,875 ($23,964 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $16,495 ($24,900 *) |
| Destination Charge | $620 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Ecotec 1.8L DOHC inline-4, dual VVT cam phasers, naturally aspirated |
| Horsepower | 140 hp @ 6,300 rpm |
| Torque | 126 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 16-valve with dual cam-phaser VVT |
| Bore and Stroke | 80.5 x 88.2 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Multi-point fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 24 MPG |
| Highway | 32 MPG |
| Combined | 27 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion beam axle with coil springs |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | Yes |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16 in steel |
| Wheels Rear | 16 in steel |
| Tires Front | P205/55R16 |
| Tires Rear | P205/55R16 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 170.5 in |
| Width | 69 in |
| Height | 57.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.9 in |
| Front Track | 58.6 in |
| Rear Track | 58.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 44.7 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,800 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.9 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.3 in |
| Legroom Front | 42 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 53.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 52.8 in |
| Hip Room Front | 51.8 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 51.4 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars