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Saturn Astra XE

General information

ModelSaturn Astra XE
Year2008
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating60 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1799 ccm (109.77 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel mixed driving9.4 litres/100 km (25.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Displacement1799 ccm (109.77 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power140.7 PS (103 kW or 139 HP) at 6300 Rev. per min.
Max torque169.50 Nm (17.3 kgf-m or 125.0 ft.lbs) at 3800 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Fuel systemInjection. Multi-point fuel injection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1097 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors5
Leg room front1070 mm (42.1 inches)
Passenger space2775 litres (733 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (444.9 inches)
Front brakesDisks, 297.2 mm
Rear brakesDisks, 263.9 mm
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system
Front suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1285 kg (2,832.9 pounds)
Max weight with load1325 kg (2,921.1 pounds)
Towing weight2041 kg (4,499.6 pounds)
Overall length4340 mm (170.9 inches)
Overall width1760 mm (69.3 inches)
Overall height1460 mm (57.5 inches)
Wheelbase2620 mm (103.1 inches)
Fuel capacity46.0 litres (12.15 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD15415
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