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2008-2009 Saturn Astra MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 27 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 small car configurations, MY2009. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2008-2009 Saturn Astra at a glance
The 2008-2009 Saturn Astra covers 2 model years in the EPA database (8 configurations in all), rated 27 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2009, costs about $2,420 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the 2DR Hatchback 1.8L 4-cyl FWD (27 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2009.
2008-2009 Saturn Astra by model year
What the 2009 2DR Hatchback 1.8L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$202
$2,420 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.03
Per 100 miles
$16.13
Five years
$12,100
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$1,070less a year
Class median $3,490 a year, MY2009
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2009 Saturn Astra MPG
Versus 2008: The most efficient configuration stays at 27 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,420.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2DR Hatchback 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 24 | 32 | 27 | $2,420 |
| 2DR Hatchback 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 24 | 30 | 27 | $2,420 |
| 4DR Hatchback 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 24 | 30 | 27 | $2,420 |
| 4DR Hatchback 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 24 | 32 | 27 | $2,420 |
2008 Saturn Astra MPG
27 MPG · $2,420/yr
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2DR Hatchback 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 24 | 30 | 27 | $2,420 |
| 2DR Hatchback 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 24 | 32 | 27 | $2,420 |
| 4DR Hatchback 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 24 | 30 | 27 | $2,420 |
| 4DR Hatchback 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 24 | 32 | 27 | $2,420 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the 2DR Hatchback 1.8L 4-cyl FWD: $3,290 in California and $2,110 in Texas, a $1,180 difference.
- California $3,290
- Washington $3,050
- New York $2,420
- Florida $2,290
- Texas $2,110
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2009 small car models.
Generations
- 2008-2009
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2008-2009 Saturn Astra get?
EPA rates the 2008-2009 Saturn Astra at 27 MPG combined across 8 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2009 2DR Hatchback 1.8L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 27 MPG (24 city, 32 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2008-2009 Saturn Astra?
Every model year of the 2008-2009 Saturn Astra tops out at 27 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2008-2009 Saturn Astra?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2009.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2009 Saturn Astra per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the 2DR Hatchback 1.8L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,420 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $2,420 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2009 Saturn Astra 100 miles?
About $16.13 per 100 miles for the 2DR Hatchback 1.8L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2009 Saturn Astra more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The 2DR Hatchback 1.8L 4-cyl FWD is rated 24 city and 32 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2009 Saturn Astra compare with other small car configurations?
The 2DR Hatchback 1.8L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,420 a year to fuel, $1,070 less than the class median of $3,490, and less than 9 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 336 rated small car configurations for MY2009, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2009 Saturn Astra different from the 2008 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 27 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,420. EPA lists 4 configurations for 2009 against 4 configurations for 2008. See the 2008 Saturn Astra for that year.