2008 Saturn Astra Specifications

2008 Saturn Astra

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2008 Saturn Astra

Kelley Blue Book Retail $9,425–$10,250  

Specifications

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Specifications shown for: XR 2dr Hatchback

Engines

See Specs 138-hp, 1.8-liter I-4 (regular gas)  

Transmissions

See Specs 5-speed manual w/OD  
See Specs 4-speed automatic w/OD  

Powertrain

(66Ah) Battery amp hours  
Standard Battery-rundown protection  
Standard Ultra low emission vehicle II  
Standard Single stainless steel exhaust  
Standard Chrome tailpipe  
Optional Mode select transmission  
3.94 Axle ratio  
Optional Axle ratio: 4.12  
Standard Front-wheel drive  

5-spd manual w/OD

Standard Overdrive  

4-spd automatic w/OD

Optional Overdrive  
Optional Transmission electronic control  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Independent front strut suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Sport suspension  
Standard Front coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized front shocks  
Standard Semi-independent rear torsion beam suspension  
Standard Rear coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized rear shocks  
Standard Electro-hydraulic power assist rack-pinion steering  
Standard P225/45VR17.0 BSW performance AS tires  
Optional P215/45WR18.0 BSW performance tires  
Optional P225/40WR18.0 BSW performance tires  
Standard Steel spare wheel  
Standard 17" wheels
Optional 18" wheels

Body Exterior Features

Standard 2 doors
Standard Liftgate rear cargo door  
Standard Power remote heated folding side-view door mirrors  
Standard Body-colored door handles  
Standard Body-colored front and rear bumpers  
Optional Front license plate bracket  
Standard Fully galvanized steel body material  
Standard Grille with chrome bar  
Standard Chrome tip exhaust  

Convenience Features

Standard Manual air conditioning  
Standard Cruise control  
Standard Power windows with driver and passenger 1-touch down  
Standard Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry  
Standard Illuminated entry  
Standard Integrated key/remote  
Standard Remote window controls  
Standard Steering wheel with manual tilting, manual telescoping  
Optional Sport steering wheel with manual tilting, manual telescoping  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Standard Illuminated driver and passenger-side visor mirrors  
OnStar Safe & Sound Emergency communication system  
Standard Front and rear cupholders  
Standard Full floor console with box  
Standard Mini overhead console with storage  
Standard Illuminated glove box  
Standard Driver and passenger door bins  
2 Seatback storage pockets  
Standard Bin instrument-panel storage  
Standard Retained accessory power  
Standard 1 12V DC power outlet  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 5  
Standard Front sport seats  
Optional Driver and passenger heated-cushions  
Optional Driver and passenger heated-seatbacks  
Standard 6-way driver seat adjustment  
Standard Manual reclining driver and passenger seats  
Standard Manual driver lumbar support  
Standard Manual height-adjustable driver seat  
Standard Manual driver and passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Standard 4-way passenger seat adjustment  
Standard Manual easy-entry passenger seat  
Standard Rear 60-40 bench seat  
Standard Rear seat fold-forward seatback  
Standard Premium cloth front and rear seat upholstery  
Optional Leather front and rear seat upholstery  
Standard Cloth door panel trim  
Optional Vinyl door panel trim  
Standard Full cloth headliner  
Standard Carpet floor covering  
Standard Metal-look instrument panel insert, door panel insert, console insert  
Standard Plastic/rubber shift knob  
Optional Metal-look shift knob  
Optional Leather/metal-look steering wheel  
Standard Carpet front and rear floor mats  
Standard Chrome and metal-look interior accents  
Standard Carpet cargo space  
Standard Carpet trunk lid/rear cargo door  
Standard Rigid cargo cover  
Standard Cargo tie-downs  
Standard Cargo light  

Entertainment Features

Standard AM/FM stereo with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player  
Optional AM/FM stereo with seek-scan, 6-disc in-dash CD player  
Standard MP3 decoder  
Standard Radio data system  
Optional Automatic equalizer  
Standard Audio theft deterrent  
Standard Speed-sensitive volume  
Standard Steering-wheel mounted audio controls  
Standard 7 speakers
Optional 7 performance speakers  
Standard Internet access  
Standard Integrated roof antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features

Standard Delay-off projector beam halogen headlamps  
Standard Front fog lights  
Standard Variable intermittent Rainsense rain detecting wipers wipers  
Standard Fixed interval rear window wiper  
Standard Rear window defroster  
Standard Light-tinted windows  
Standard Dome light with fade  
Standard Front and rear reading lights  
Standard Variable instrument panel lighting  
Standard Analog display  
Standard Tachometer  
Standard Outside-temperature display  
Standard Low-tire-pressure warning  
Standard Trip computer  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard In-dash clock  
Standard Oil-pressure warning  
Standard Water-temp. warning  
Standard Battery warning  
Standard Low-oil-level warning  
Standard Low-coolant warning  
Standard Lights-on warning  
Standard Key-in-ignition warning  
Standard Low-fuel warning  
Standard Low-washer-fluid warning  
Standard Bulb-failure warning  
Standard Door-ajar warning  
Standard Trunk-ajar warning  

Safety and Security

Standard Four-wheel ABS brakes  
Standard 4 ABS channels  
Standard Four-wheel disc brakes  
Standard Front ventilated disc brakes  
Standard Daytime running lights  
Standard Compact spare tire  
Standard Spare tire mounted inside under cargo  
Standard Driver and passenger front-impact airbags  
Standard Seat-mounted driver and passenger side-impact airbags  
Standard Curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbag  
Standard Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor  
Standard Height adjustable front seatbelts  
Standard Front seatbelt pre-tensioners  
Standard 3 point rear center seatbelt  
Standard Locking fuel flap included with power door locks  
Standard Side-impact bars  
Standard Tailgate/rear door lock included with power doors  
Standard Ignition disable  
Standard Security system  
Standard Tracker system  
StabiliTrak Stability control  
Standard ABS and driveline traction control  
Standard Manual adjustable front head restraints  
Standard Anti-whiplash front head restraints  
Standard 3 rear head restraints  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

I-4 Engine type  
110 cu.in. Engine displacement  
138-hp @ 6,300 rpm Engine horsepower  
125 lbs.-ft. @ 3,800 rpm Engine torque  
DOHC Valvetrain  
16 Valves  
3.2" x 3.5" Engine bore x stroke  
10.50 to 1 Compression ratio  
12.0 gal. Fuel tank capacity
24 mpg Fuel economy city  
32 mpg Fuel economy highway  
2,833 lbs. Curb weight  
3,700 lbs. GVWR  
170.5" Exterior length  
69.0" Exterior body width  
55.8" Exterior height  
102.9" Wheelbase  
58.6" Front tread  
58.6" Rear tread  
17.2' Turning radius  
42.3" Front legroom  
35.0" Rear legroom  
37.8" Front headroom  
36.6" Rear headroom  
51.3" Front hiproom  
51.0" Rear hiproom  
54.0" Front shoulder room  
52.7" Rear shoulder room  
89.0 cu.ft. Passenger volume  
19.5 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume  
44.8 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume seats folded  
44.8 cu.ft. Maximum interior cargo volume  
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