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Eagle · model year 1998
1998 Eagle Talon
Subcompact · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Subcompact Cars
Where it places
The CarCody take
The 1998 Eagle Talon is a gasoline subcompact car with front-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, and a four-speed automatic. It returns 18 MPG in city driving, 25 MPG on the highway, and 20 MPG combined. Annual fuel cost is listed at $4,100, with tailpipe emissions of 444.35 grams per mile.
Good to know
- Front-wheel drive
- Turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder
- 25 MPG highway rating
- Four-speed automatic transmission
Watch for
- 18 MPG city rating
- 20 MPG combined rating
- $4,100 annual fuel cost
- 444.35 grams per mile of tailpipe CO2
Who it suits. Drivers wanting a small front-wheel-drive gasoline car Highway-focused driving where its rating reaches 25 MPG
Choose the 1998 Eagle Talon if its compact size, front-wheel-drive layout, and turbo four-cylinder match your needs. The running figures point to a gasoline car that uses more fuel in town than on the highway. Budget $4,100 a year for fuel and expect substantial tailpipe CO2 at 444.35 grams per mile. Without another model's numbers here, the main decision is whether those costs fit your driving rather than how the Talon ranks against a rival.
What it is
The 1998 Eagle Talon is a subcompact car running on gasoline. It uses front-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, and a four-speed automatic transmission.
The numbers
Its combined rating is 20 MPG. City driving is rated at 18 MPG, while highway driving is rated at 25 MPG.
What it costs to run
Annual fuel cost is $4,100. Tailpipe carbon dioxide output is 444.35 grams per mile.
How it compares
No other model's mileage figures are included here, so a direct MPG comparison is not available. You can browse other Eagle models in Eagle cars.
Who it suits
The Talon suits a driver who wants a small gasoline car with front-wheel drive and accepts a 20 MPG combined rating. Its highway figure is higher than its city figure, at 25 MPG versus 18 MPG.
Trade-offs
The turbocharged engine and automatic transmission come with a listed 20 MPG combined rating. City use is the tougher case at 18 MPG, while highway driving reaches 25 MPG.
Verdict
Choose the 1998 Eagle Talon if its compact size, front-wheel-drive layout, and turbo four-cylinder match your needs. The running figures point to a gasoline car that uses more fuel in town than on the highway. Budget $4,100 a year for fuel and expect substantial tailpipe CO2 at 444.35 grams per mile. Without another model's numbers here, the main decision is whether those costs fit your driving rather than how the Talon ranks against a rival.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 20 MPG
- City MPG
- 18 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 25 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $4,100
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 444 g per mile
- Model year
- 1998
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Subcompact Cars
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo
- Transmission
- Automatic 4-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What fuel does the 1998 Eagle Talon use?
It uses gasoline.
What is the Talon's combined MPG?
The combined rating is 20 MPG.
How does city mileage compare with highway mileage?
City mileage is 18 MPG, compared with 25 MPG on the highway.
What drivetrain does it have?
The Talon has front-wheel drive.
What engine and transmission are listed?
It has a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine and a four-speed automatic transmission.
What is its annual fuel cost?
Annual fuel cost is listed at $4,100.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it produce?
Tailpipe CO2 is listed at 444.35 grams per mile.
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