Saturn Astra 2DR Hatchback MPG by year — every rating on record
The Saturn Astra 2DR Hatchback has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 2008 to 2009. Across those years its best rated version returned 27 mpg (2008) and its thirstiest returned 27 mpg (2008). The EPA record holds 4 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Compact Cars.
In the EPA record this nameplate also appears as Astra 2DR Hatchback and Astra 4DR Hatchback. The figures below cover every one of them.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | #8 of 55 (87th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2009 | 2 | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | #11 of 54 (81th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Saturn Astra 2DR Hatchback placed highest in 2008 at #8 of 55, and lowest in 2009 at #11 of 54. It spent 2 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 4 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 1.8L 4-cyl | 24 | 32 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,300 | 329.14814814814815 | n/a |
| 2009 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 1.8L 4-cyl | 24 | 30 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,300 | 329.14814814814815 | n/a |
| 2008 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 1.8L 4-cyl | 24 | 30 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,300 | 329.14814814814815 | n/a |
| 2008 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 1.8L 4-cyl | 24 | 32 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,300 | 329.14814814814815 | n/a |
What Astra 2DR Hatchback fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2009 Saturn Astra 2DR Hatchback burns 426 to 426 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,278 | $1,278 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,491 | $1,491 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,704 | $1,704 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2009 model year is $2,300 to $2,300 a year in fuel, or $250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Compact Cars
Across the 498 nameplates EPA classifies as Compact Cars, the median best combined rating is 26 mpg. At 27 mpg the Saturn Astra 2DR Hatchback is 1 mpg better the median, which is worth about $57 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Compact Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Saturn nameplates
Every Saturn model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.