Saturn Astra
2008 model years · Generation introduced 2008
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- Available years
- 2008
- Yearly records
- 1
- Reported market values
- $2,725
The overview
The Astra is designed and built in Europe. It has agile handling, limited body lean and quick and direct steering. The 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine is not very powerful, but it is relatively refined. Overall fuel economy of 25 mpg is not stellar. The ride is supple and controlled, making the Astra feel as solid as more expensive sports sedans. Interior fit and finish is impressive, but many of the controls are ill-placed, cryptic and difficult to use. The front seats are comfortable but the rear bench seat is too low. Electronic stability control is standard on the two-door models but optional on the four-door versions. 2008 was the only model year for the Astra.
Generation summary from Consumer Reports. Year-specific figures appear below; missing values mean unavailable, not zero.
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| Model year | Market value | Reliability | Owner rating | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 ↗ XE 4-door hatchback FWD 1.8-liter 4 (138 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 4-speed | $2,725 | Not rated | Not rated | 26 MPG |
Values depend on trim and condition. Ratings are source-reported; road-test results may describe a tested configuration.
Year by year
2008 model
XE 4-door hatchback FWD 1.8-liter 4 (138 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 4-speed · Conventional · Used
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Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 2-door hatchback
- Drive type
- FWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Small sedans/hatchbacks
- Generation began
- 2008
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $2,725
- Retail value range
- $2,725 - $2,725
- Original MSRP range
- $15,875 - $18,375
- Trade-in range
- $530 - $540
Ratings
- Road test score
- 64/100
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 24 MPG
- EPA highway
- 30 MPG
- EPA combined
- 26 MPG
- Tested city
- 17 MPG
- Tested highway
- 34 MPG
- Tested overall
- 25 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,925
- Cruising range
- 295 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.8 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 11 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 134 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 54.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 171 in
- Width
- 69 in
- Height
- 55 in
- Wheelbase
- 103 in
- Weight
- 2,910 lb
- Maximum load
- 1,170 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 3 in
- Front leg room
- 41 in
- Rear head room
- 2.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 27 in
- Cargo volume
- 19.5 cu ft
- Luggage
- 2+2+0
Vehicle ID: 2382 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
Behind the data
Latest source update: September 11, 2026
Vehicle summaries, specifications, pricing and ratings come from Consumer Reports vehicle records. Auto Guide groups these records by model and reported generation start year.
Available years are listed explicitly. Gaps do not imply that a model was discontinued. Prices are source estimates, not live offers. No first-hand road test by Auto Guide is claimed.
