1998 Eagle Talon

The CarCody take

The 1998 Eagle Talon is a gasoline subcompact car with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, four-speed automatic, and four-wheel or all-wheel drive. Its EPA rating is 19 MPG combined, with 17 city and 23 highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $4,350, and tailpipe CO2 is 467.74 grams per mile.

Who it suits. Drivers seeking a subcompact with four-wheel or all-wheel drive Buyers who accept higher fuel costs for the drivetrain

What it is

The 1998 Eagle Talon is a subcompact gasoline car. It uses a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, a four-speed automatic transmission, and four-wheel or all-wheel drive. See more models in Eagle cars.

Its defining EPA figure is 19 MPG combined. That rating blends the car's city and highway estimates into one everyday reference number.

The numbers

EPA rates the Talon at 17 MPG in city driving and 23 MPG on the highway. The combined figure is 19 MPG.

Tailpipe CO2 is listed at 467.74 grams per mile.

What it costs to run

EPA estimates annual gasoline cost at $4,350. At 19 MPG combined, fuel use is a central part of this car's running cost.

How it compares

The Talon's 19 MPG combined rating falls between its 17 city and 23 highway figures. Highway driving is more efficient than city driving by 6 MPG.

Who it suits

This Talon fits a buyer who wants a subcompact car with four-wheel or all-wheel drive and a turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Its fuel figures suit drivers willing to accept higher gasoline spending for that drivetrain and powertrain layout.

Trade-offs

Four-wheel or all-wheel drive and a turbocharged engine come with a 19 MPG combined rating. The four-speed automatic keeps the powertrain simple, while the subcompact body defines its size. The EPA fuel-cost estimate and CO2 figure make the ongoing trade-off clear.

Verdict

Choose the 1998 Eagle Talon if its subcompact body, turbocharged 2.0-liter engine, and four-wheel or all-wheel drive match your priorities. Plan around frequent gasoline spending: the EPA estimate is $4,350 each year. The 17 MPG city result favors lighter urban use only if you accept the cost, while the 23 MPG highway number gives longer trips a little relief. This is a focused choice for buyers who value the stated drivetrain and engine more than low fuel expense.