Vauxhall Astra vs Saturn Astra

dramdavies
Mon, 25 Feb 2008 01:43:40 +0000
Maintenance/Repairs

Hi,

Can anyone answer this question.

Saturn has brought out the Astra, based on the European Vauxhall/Opel Astra. They are as far as I can tell the same car.

Vauxhall Astra- Engine Capacity 1796 cc, Cylinders 4, Valves 16v, Power 140@6300 ps/rpm, Torque 129@3800 lb/ft

and can get 44mpg

2008 Saturn Astra 3-Door XR

Engine: 1.8-liter, four-cylinder, 138 hp.

Torque: 125 pound-feet at 3,800 rpm

and only gets 32mpg

Adrian

So why does the American version get such terrible fuel economy.

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