DecodedCarsSaturn Astra
2 model years from 2008 to 2009, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2008–2009
- Class
- Compact Cars
- Latest engines
- 1.8L 4-cyl
- Best MPG
- 27–27 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 1 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2008 (134)
The 2009 Astra in brief
The 2009 Saturn Astra is a compact car offered with a 1.8L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 171 inches long and 69 inches wide on a 103-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,921 lb (Xe/Xr 5dr Hatch).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 27 MPG combined (24 city / 32 highway), 22% better than the 2009 compact car average of 22.2 MPG, for an estimated $2,500 a year in fuel.
It has 1 recall campaign on file and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the power train.
The Saturn Astra has 2 model years in our data, from 2008 to 2009.
Its most efficient year was 2009 at 27 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 27 to 27 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the air bags (92), power train (14), electrical system (14).
2009 has the most recalls (1); all years together count 1 campaigns and 136 owner complaints.
2009 Astra pros & cons
Full 2009 details →What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 27 MPG combined — 22% better than the average 2009 compact car (22.2 MPG).
- Few owner complaints2 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 64 for similar models.
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
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Alternatives to the 2009 Astra
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Toyota Corolla | 30 MPG | Not rated | 12 |
| 2009 Honda Civic | 42 MPG | Not rated | 7 |
| 2009 Toyota Prius | 46 MPG | Not rated | 5 |
| 2009 Mazda 3 | 27 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2009 Volkswagen Golf/GTI | 25 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2009 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport | 22 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Saturn. How we calculate this →