2009 Saturn Astra XR 3-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 2009 Saturn Astra XR 3-door 5MT is a 140-hp inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $19,545 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 2,807 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $19,545 ($29,614 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $20,215 ($30,629 *) |
| Destination Charge | $670 |
| 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 | 17 in alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 17 in alloy |
| Tires Front | P225/45R17 |
| Tires Rear | P225/45R17 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 170.5 in |
| Width | 69 in |
| Height | 55.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.9 in |
| Front Track | 58.6 in |
| Rear Track | 58.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 37.8 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,807 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.8 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36.6 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.3 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 53.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 52.7 in |
| Hip Room Front | 51.3 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 51 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Tested, but no star ratings were published (2009 Saturn Astra 4-DR w/SAB).
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2009 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
2 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2009 Saturn ASTRA
Owner Complaints
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2009 Saturn ASTRA. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
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 2009 SATURN ASTRA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.