Saturn AURA Saturn AURA 2008

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Saturn AURA Specs at TrueDelta: Powertrains and tires by trim level (2008)

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Saturn AURA specs.

2008 Saturn AURA Specs - Exterior and Interior Dimensions

Body 4dr Sedan
Wheelbase 112.3 in
Length 190.9 in
Width 70.3 in
Height 57.6 in
Curb Weight 3428 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.0 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.0 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.6 in
Total Legroom 79.8 in (over 2 rows)
Cargo Volume 14.9 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Saturn AURA

2008 Saturn AURA Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Comfortable for tall people. Lots of front seat legroom and headroom. Telescopic steering. Centre armrest adjusts nicely, I can drive with both elbows resting and still hold steering wheel. see full Saturn AURA review
2008 4dr Sedan 219-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
The seats fit me well and I find I can drive for hours without discomfort. see full Saturn AURA review
2008 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Tilt/telescoping. Power and heated. They hold you in place in curves better than a sedan usually does. see full Saturn AURA review
2007 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Lots of room for legs and headroom, even for a tall person. Everything seems to be reachable. see full Saturn AURA review
2007 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
It has plenty of room for legs and is comfortable. see full Saturn AURA review
2007 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The seats have sufficient support for longer trips. see full Saturn AURA review
2007 4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
Plenty of room. see full Saturn AURA review
2007 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
My legs are very very long. tried Honda Accord, Nissan Altima and Nissan Maxima. Sit in this, drive it, buy it. its that simple. see full Saturn AURA review
2007 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Leather and room. heated seats. Killer stock audio system. see full Saturn AURA review
2007 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
It is obvious that a lot of thought was poured into the design of the rear seat area and the effect is outstanding see full Saturn AURA review
2008 Saturn AURA Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Less leg room than the Milan and I had less headroom because of the installed sunroof. see full Saturn AURA review
2007 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The Aura had less rear headroom. When I set in the rear seat, my head was right against the edge of the rear glass mounting. see full Saturn AURA review
2007 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Rear seat room is adequate for normal sized adults. see full Saturn AURA review
2007 4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
Difficult to enter and exit. Low roof bangs head, B post trim causes bruising for tall driver when entering see full Saturn AURA review
 

2008 Saturn AURA 4-door Sedan Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes

Trim XE XR Green Line
Standard Engine 2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
169 hp@6400
160 lb-ft@4500
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
2.4L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
164 hp@6400
159 lb-ft@5000
Optional Engine(s) 3.5L V6
OHV-2v
219 hp@5900
219 lb-ft@3200
  
Standard Transmission4-speed automatic6-speed manually-shiftable automatic4-speed automatic
Standard DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
Standard Tires225/50R17 tires225/50R18 tires215/60R16 tires

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Powertrain of the 2008 Saturn AURA

2008 Saturn AURA Powertrain: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Smooth power. 6 spd trans see full Saturn AURA review
2008 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Hauls ass! see full Saturn AURA review
2008 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Plenty of power and very quiet, smooth ride. Shifts smoothly and no hunting for gears. The V6 is incredibly quick during acceleration. see full Saturn AURA review
2008 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Excellent safey features and high safety rating by NHTSA. Outstanding. see full Saturn AURA review
2008 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Very quick and responsive when just pushing a little bit on the gas. No need to floor the peddle every time you want to increase speed. see full Saturn AURA review
2008 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Power to get in traffic and to pass when I need it. see full Saturn AURA review
2008 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Smooth shifts from the automatic. Power is more than adequate around town & still delivers good MPG. see full Saturn AURA review
2007 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The Aura XR has very adequate power in almost all ranges. It does struggle with quick shifting from 3rd to 4th. In bumper to bumper traffic it is best to switch to manual shifting because the shifting can become fairly rough. see full Saturn AURA review
2007 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Very quick, and 6 speed automatic transmission. see full Saturn AURA review
2007 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
With over 250HP it makes the car feel responsive under acceleration and passing. see full Saturn AURA review
2008 Saturn AURA Powertrain: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Toque steer see full Saturn AURA review
2007 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
There is a serious issue with transmission lag when powering out of corners and sometimes when passing in the lower gears. It seems to hesitate when searching for the next gear and can take a few seconds literally. see full Saturn AURA review
2007 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The transmission is very unresponsive especially in slow speed traffic where a very noticeable and uncomfortable lurch can be felt when accelerating. see full Saturn AURA review
 

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2008 Saturn AURA MSRP and Invoice Prices

Body Trim Base Price Invoice Destination
4dr Sedan XE 20,405 19,079 650
4dr Sedan XR 25,675 24,006 650
4dr Sedan Green Line 23,900 22,346 650

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