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2008 Saturn Astra XE specs & colors
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Specifications
| EPA Classification | Compact |
| Front Wheel Size | 16 x 6.0 in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 16 x 6.0 in |
| Spare Wheel Size | N/A in |
| Rear Wheel Material | Steel |
| Front Wheel Material | Steel |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | N/A |
| Displacement | 1.8L/110 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 125 @ 3800 |
| Engine Type | Gas I4 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 138 @ 6300 |
| Cruising Range - City | 288.00 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 32 MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 384.00 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 24 MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.89 |
| Trans Type | 5 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.14 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.41 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.73 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.94 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.31 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.12 |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Semi-independent |
| Suspension Type - Front | Independent |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 12.2 x 1.0 in |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 10.4 x 0.4 in |
| Brake Type | Pwr |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 12 gal |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.6 |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Steering Type | Pwr |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 34.4 ft |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 15 |
| Spare Tire Size | Compact |
| Rear Tire Size | P205/55R16 |
| Front Tire Size | P205/55R16 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 139 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 1388 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 139 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 1388 lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 2921 lbs |
| Second Head Room | 38.3 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 53.9 in |
| Trunk Volume | N/A ft³ |
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up | 12.2 ft³ |
| Height, Overall | 57.4 in |
| Front Head Room | 38.9 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 69.0 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 58.6 in |
| Passenger Volume | 92.4 ft³ |
| Second Hip Room | 51.4 in |
| Track Width, Front | 58.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.9 in |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Length, Overall | 170.5 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 52.8 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | N/A in |
| Second Leg Room | 35.3 in |
| Front Hip Room | 51.8 in |
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down | N/A ft³ |
| Front Leg Room | 42.0 in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc | Standard |
| Door handles, body-color | Standard |
| Audio system feature, 6-speaker system | Standard |
| Pedal Release System | Standard |
| Safety belts, 3-point, rear, all seating positions | Standard |
| Seat, rear 60/40 split-folding with 3 adjustable and removable headrests and retractable dual cup holders in seat cushion | Standard |
| Console, front with cup holder, 12-volt power outlet and manual parking brake lever | Standard |
| Windows, power front with Express-Down | Standard |
| Driver Information Center | Standard |
| Tires, P205/55R16 all-season, touring | Standard |
| Air bags, dual-stage frontal, thorax and pelvic side-impact for driver and front passenger and head curtain side-impact for front and rear outboard seating positions (Head curtain side air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of head and neck injuries to front and rear seat occupants on the near side of certain side-impact collisions. Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your child's age and size, even in vehicles equipped with air bags and the Passenger Sensing System. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. See the vehicle's Owner's Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information. | Standard |
| Headlamps, halogen with automatic exterior lamp control | Standard |
| Mirror, inside rearview manual day/night with Passenger Sensing System message indicator and OnStar | Standard |
| Steering, power, non-variable ratio, electro-hydraulic | Standard |
| Tire Pressure Monitor System | Standard |
| LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for CHildren), for child safety seats in all 3 rear seating positions | Standard |
| Assist handles, dampened (Rear passenger seating positions on 5-door XE and XR, front passenger seating position on 3-door XR) | Standard |
| Windows, power rear with Express-Down | Standard |
| OnStar, 1-year of Safe and Sound plan. Includes Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment, Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance, Emergency Services, Roadside Assistance, Remote Door Unlock (if equipped), OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, Hands-Free Calling, AccidentAssist and Remote Horn and Lights (OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery), wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics available on most 2004 MY and newer GM vehicles. Diagnostic capability varies by model. Visit onstar.com for system limitations and details. Includes front center-mounted roof antenna.) | Standard |
| Key, foldable with Remote Keyless Entry for central locking | Standard |
| Wheel and tire, spare, compact | Standard |
| Moldings, body-color bodyside | Standard |
| Wheels, 16" (40.6 cm) steel with full cover | Standard |
| Steering column, rake and telescopic | Standard |
| Lamps, turn signal indicator | Standard |
| Trim, Charcoal Metallic on the instrument panel, center stack and steering wheel | Standard |
| Glovebox, lighted with dampened door, removable glovebox divider, coinholder and pen clip | Standard |
| Engine, 1.8L Variable Valve Timing DOHC 4-cylinder (138 hp [102.9 kW] @ 6300 rpm, 125 lb-ft of torque [168.8 N-m] @ 3800 rpm) | Standard |
| Cruise control | Standard |
| Key, foldable with Remote Keyless Entry for central locking | Standard |
| Heat ducts, rear floor | Standard |
| Sunglass storage, overhead, driver-side (Replaced with assist grips when (C3U) power sunroof is ordered.) | Standard |
| Audio system, AM/FM stereo with CD player and speed-compensated volume | Standard |
| Fuel filler door, locking | Standard |
| Heater, outside air with fan | Standard |
| Safety belts, 3-point, driver and right-front passenger, height-adjustable with pretensioners | Standard |
| Transmission, 5-speed manual | Standard |
| Visors, driver and front passenger illuminated vanity mirrors | Standard |
| Mirrors, outside heated power-adjustable, body-color, manual folding | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lamps | Standard |
| Information display, Driver Information Center, including trip computer, vehicle warning messages, audio information, date, time and external temperature | Standard |
| Floor mats, carpeted front and rear, includes retention feature on front mats | Standard |
| Wiper, rear | Standard |
| Seats, front cloth bucket, reclining, with active, adjustable and removable head restraints | Standard |
| Sunglass storage, overhead, passenger-side (Replaced with assist grip when (C3U) power sunroof is ordered.) | Standard |
| Wipers, front intermittent, Rainsense | Standard |
| Drivetrain, front-wheel drive | Standard |
| Steering wheel, polyurethane | Standard |
| Lighting, interior, includes courtesy lighting and dual reading lamps in front and rear seating | Standard |
| Seat adjuster, driver 4-way manual, fore/aft, up/down | Standard |
| Seat adjuster, passenger 2-way manual, fore/aft | Standard |
| Theft-deterrent system, engine immobilizer | Standard |
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