Quick answer
The 2009 Saturn Astra, the latest model year on record, is 170.5″ long, 68.9″ wide and 56.7″ tall on a 102.8″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,877 lb. At 14.2 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 3.8 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Saturn Astra generation, measured
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–2009 | 170.5″ | 68.9″ | 56.7″ | 102.8″ | 2,877 lb |
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
Will a Astra fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 14.2 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 14.2 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.7 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions
Against cars of the same length
| Measure | This car | Typical of 697 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 68.9″ | 69.7″ | −0.8″ |
| Wheelbase | 102.8″ | 101.2″ | +1.6″ |
| Curb weight | 2,877 lb | 3,060 lb | −183 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
Astra against its rivals
Next to the Toyota Echo, the Astra is the longest and the heaviest of the two.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturn Astra (this car) | 2009 | 170.5″ | 68.9″ | 2,877 lb |
| Toyota Echo | 2007 | 163.4″ | 65.4″ | 2,046 lb |
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2009 Astra bigger than the 2008?
No. The 2009 and 2008 Astra are the same size and weight.
Which is bigger, the Astra or the Toyota Echo?
The 2007 Toyota Echo is 7.1″ shorter and 831 lb lighter than the 2009 Astra.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 2 Astra model years, 2008 to 2009. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.
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