1998 Eagle Talon

The CarCody take

The 1998 Eagle Talon is a front-wheel-drive subcompact car with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and four-speed automatic transmission. Its EPA rating is 22 MPG combined, with 18 MPG in city driving and 28 MPG on the highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $3,050, and tailpipe CO2 is 403.95 grams per mile.

Who it suits. Drivers wanting a small front-wheel-drive automatic Mixed city and highway driving

What it is

The 1998 Eagle Talon is a gasoline-powered subcompact car. It uses front-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, and a four-speed automatic transmission. See other models in the Eagle car list.

The numbers

The Talon is rated at 22 MPG combined. City driving is 18 MPG, while highway driving is 28 MPG. Your result will depend on how much of your driving is in town or on open roads.

What it costs to run

EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $3,050. The car’s tailpipe CO2 figure is 403.95 grams per mile.

How it compares

Its highway rating is 10 MPG higher than its city rating. The combined 22 MPG figure falls between those two results, so a mostly urban commute will use more fuel than the combined number suggests.

Who it suits

This Talon suits a driver who wants a small gasoline car with front-wheel drive and an automatic transmission. It fits driving that includes both city streets and highway miles.

Trade-offs

The 2.0-liter engine and automatic gearbox keep the drivetrain straightforward, but the EPA figures show a clear fuel-use gap between city and highway driving. Its 403.95 grams-per-mile CO2 figure is another cost of choosing gasoline power.

Verdict

Choose the 1998 Eagle Talon if a subcompact body, front-wheel drive, and automatic shifting match your daily route. Budget around $3,050 in yearly fuel cost under the EPA estimate. Drivers who spend most of their time in traffic should expect the 18 MPG city rating to matter more than the 28 MPG highway figure. The 22 MPG combined result gives this car a middle-ground estimate, but not a low-fuel-use one.