2008 ASTRA Specifications
 
5-Door XE
5-Door XR
3-Door XR
Performance      
140-hp, 1.8-liter, VVT, DOHC engine
STD
STD
STD
5-speed manual transmission
STD
STD
STD
4-speed automatic transmission
Optional
Optional
Optional
Lowered sport-tuned suspension
NA
Optional
STD
Dual-wall exhaust tip
NA
NA
STD
16-inch steel wheels with full cover
STD
NA
NA
16-inch twin spoke alloy wheels
Optional
STD
NA
17-inch 5-spoke alloy wheels
STD
NA
NA
17-inch 10-spoke alloy wheels
NA
NA
STD
18-inch performance alloy wheels
NA
NA
Optional
Front projector-beam headlamps
NA
STD
NA
Electro-hydraulic power steering
STD
NA
NA
Electro-hydraulic power steering with variable-effort
Optional
STD
NA
Electro-hydraulic quick ratio power steering
NA
STD
Optional
EPA Estimated MPG (City/Hwy)
Automatic Transmission
24/30
24/30
24/30
Manual Transmission
24/32
24/32
24/32
Comfort
AM/FM stereo with CD player and six speakers
STD
NA
NA
AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3player and 7 speakers
NA
STD
STD
Front console with cup holder and 12-volt power outlet
STD
STD
STD
Driver information center
STD
STD
STD
Single-zone manual air conditioning
Optional
STD
STD
Steering wheel-mounted audio controls
NA
STD
STD
Reclining front cloth seats
STD
STD
NA
Reclining front high-sport seats
NA
NA
STD
Heated front seats
Optional
Optional
Optional
Power-dual-panel sunroof
Optional
Optional
NA
60/40 split-folding rear seats
STD
STD
STD
RainSenseTM wipers
STD
STD
STD
Rear wiper and washer
STD
STD
STD
Power windows with express-down feature
STD
STD
STD
Safety
StabiliTrak Stability Control
Optional
Optional
STD
OnStar® with one-year Safe & Sound Service Plan1
STD
STD
STD
Four-wheel disc brakes with ABS
STD
STD
STD
Dual-stage frontal airbags with Passenger Sensing System 2
STD
STD
STD
Front seat active head restraints
STD
STD
STD
Pedal Release System
STD
STD
STD
Seat-mounted driver and front passenger side-impact air bags2
STD STD STD
       
1 Call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or visit onstar.com for system limitations and details.
2 Always use safety belts and proper child restraints, even with air bags. Even with the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in an appropriate infant, child or booster seat. See Owner’s Handbook for more safety information.