2008 Saturn Astra XR 5-door 5MT
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- Photo: 2008 Saturn Astra XE 5d, front right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2008 Saturn Astra XE in Salsa Red, Front Left, 09-03-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2008 Saturn Astra XE 5-Door, 08-10-2022 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2008 Saturn Astra XE 5d, rear right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2008 Saturn Astra XE in Salsa Red, Rear Left, 09-03-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2008 Saturn Astra XR 5-door 5MT is a 140-hp inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $17,425 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 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $17,425 ($26,303 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $18,045 ($27,239 *) |
| 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 alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 16 in alloy |
| 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 |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Tested, but no star ratings were published (2008 Saturn Astra 2-DR w/SAB).
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Saturn ASTRA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Feb 3, 2016 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Saab 9-3 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2002, to February 15, 2011, 2006-2009 Saab 9-5 vehicles manufactured June 7, 2005, to May 28, 2009, and 2008-2009 Saturn Astra vehicles manufactured April 11, 2007, to July 24, 2008. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator on Saab 9-3 and 9-5 vehicles and will replace the driver's frontal airbag module on Saturn Astra vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on March 1, 2017. Owners may contact Saab customer service at 1-800-955-9007 or Saturn customer service at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for this recall is 28810.
NHTSA campaign 16V063000
162 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2008 Saturn ASTRA
Owner Complaints
162 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2008 Saturn ASTRA (5 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 5 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Air Bags | 96 |
| Electrical System | 22 |
| Power Train | 17 |
| Engine | 8 |
| Steering | 6 |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2008 SATURN ASTRA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.