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2008 Saturn Astra XE
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Saturn Astra MPG & Fuel Cost by Year

2 model years · 2008–2009

27 MPG
Combined
24 MPG
City
32 MPG
Highway
Annual cost · MY2009 2DR Hatchback 1.8L 4-cyl FWD
$2,420

15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

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Saturn Astra fuel economy at a glance

EPA has rated the Saturn Astra for 2 model years, 2008 to 2009. Across those years its combined rating runs 27 MPG. The latest model year, 2009, has 4 configurations rated 27 MPG combined and costing $2,420 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2008 is the 2009 2DR Hatchback 1.8L 4-cyl FWD, at 27 MPG.

Saturn Astra MPG by year

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Combined MPG: the line is the most efficient configuration, the shaded band reaches down to the least efficient. Dotted lines mark new generations.
Saturn Astra: combined fuel economy and annual fuel cost for each model year, grouped by generation
Year Gas (MPG) $/yr
2008-2009 Generation page
2009 27 $2,420
2008 27 $2,420

Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.

Saturn Astra generations

1 generations between 2008 and 2009. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.

2009 powertrain options

Gas · 1.8L
Combined
27 MPG
Per year
$2,420
See gas configurations
EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Frequently asked questions

What is the Saturn Astra's gas mileage by year?

EPA combined ratings for the Saturn Astra run 27 MPG across model years 2008 to 2009. The latest year, 2009, is rated 27 MPG.

Which Saturn Astra model year has the best gas mileage?

The 2009 Saturn Astra 2DR Hatchback 1.8L 4-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2008, at 27 MPG.

How much does a Saturn Astra cost to fuel per year?

For MY2009, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,420 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,420.

Has the Saturn Astra's fuel economy improved over time?

Not much. The most efficient configuration is rated 27 MPG in both 2008 and 2009.