Against 260 other 4-cyl cars rated 2007–2009, the Astra beats their 24.6 mpg average by 2.4 mpg, about $139 a year.
Every Saturn Astra engine, compared
The Saturn Astra was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4-cyl | 24 / 30 | 2008–2009 | $1,422 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Ford Focus gets 28 mpg, the Hyundai Accent 29.7 mpg and the Mitsubishi Galant 21.8 mpg, next to 27 mpg for the 2009 Astra.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2009) | $0.119 |
| Fuel per year | $1,422 |
| Fuel over five years | $7,110 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2007–2009 | −$139 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,300 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2009 Saturn Astra gives up 6 mpg in town: 30 on the highway against 24 in the city, $320 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2009) | 24 mpg | $1,600 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 30 mpg | $1,280 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +6 mpg (25%) | Typical for its type |
How the Astra changed over the years
Combined figure across the 2 model years the Astra was rated in, all of them at 27 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 24 / 30 | 1 | $1,422 | |
| 2008 | 24 / 30 | 1 | $1,422 |
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How we count
This page rests on 2 EPA ratings of the Saturn Astra — 1 engine across 2008–2009. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $2,300. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2009 Saturn Astra get?
27 mpg combined, 24 city and 30 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2008 the Astra has averaged 27 mpg.
Is the 2009 Astra more efficient than the 2008?
About the same: 27 against 27 mpg combined.
Does the Astra get better gas mileage than the Ford Focus?
No: 27 mpg for the 2009 Astra against 28 for the 2010 Ford Focus, about $51 a year more to run.
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