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2008 Saturn Astra XR 3-door 4AT

The 2008 Saturn Astra XR 3-door 4AT is a 140-hp inline-4 with a 4-speed aisin automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $19,700 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 30 mpg highway (27 mpg combined).

The Astra measures 170.5 inches long on a 102.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,807 lb.

Spec Value
Price
MSRP$19,700 ($29,738 *)
MSRP with Destination$20,320 ($30,673 *)
Destination Charge$620
Engine
Engine TypeEcotec 1.8L DOHC inline-4, dual VVT cam phasers, naturally aspirated
Horsepower140 hp @ 6,300 rpm
Torque126 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm
ValvetrainDOHC, 16-valve with dual cam-phaser VVT
Bore and Stroke80.5 x 88.2
Compression Ratio10.5:1
Injection TypeMulti-point fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFront-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission4-speed Aisin automatic
Fuel Economy
City24 MPG
Highway30 MPG
Combined27 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Suspension
Front SuspensionMacPherson strut with stabilizer bar
Rear SuspensionTorsion beam axle with coil springs
Front Stabilizer BarYes
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front17 in alloy
Wheels Rear17 in alloy
Tires FrontP225/45R17
Tires RearP225/45R17
Dimensions & Weight
Length170.5 in
Width69 in
Height55.8 in
Wheelbase102.9 in
Front Track58.6 in
Rear Track58.6 in
Cargo Volume37.8 ft³
Curb Weight2,807 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front37.8 in
Headroom Rear36.6 in
Legroom Front42.3 in
Legroom Rear35 in
Shoulder Room Front53.9 in
Shoulder Room Rear52.7 in
Hip Room Front51.3 in
Hip Room Rear51 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
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