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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 front-wheel-drive subcompact car with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo engine and a four-speed automatic. Its EPA rating is 20 MPG combined, with 18 MPG in city driving and 25 MPG on the highway. EPA lists annual fuel cost at $4,100 and tailpipe emissions at 444.35 grams per mile.
Good to know
- Front-wheel drive traction layout
- 2.0 L four-cylinder turbo engine
- 25 MPG highway rating
- Four-speed automatic transmission
Watch for
- 20 MPG combined fuel economy
- 18 MPG city rating
- $4,100 EPA annual fuel cost
- 444.35 g/mi tailpipe CO2
Who it suits. Drivers seeking a gasoline subcompact Highway-focused driving with automatic shifting Buyers who prefer front-wheel drive
Choose the 1998 Eagle Talon if you want a small gasoline car with front-wheel drive and automatic shifting, and its 20 MPG combined rating fits your driving budget. The 25 MPG highway result helps on longer trips, but 18 MPG city economy lowers the overall figure. EPA’s $4,100 annual fuel estimate and 444.35 grams-per-mile CO2 output are important parts of the ownership picture. Compare those numbers directly with other Eagle models before deciding.
What it is
The 1998 Eagle Talon is a subcompact car from Eagle. It uses gasoline, front-wheel drive, and a 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo engine.
Power goes through a 4-speed automatic transmission. Its defining EPA figure is 20 MPG combined.
The numbers
The Talon is rated at 18 MPG in city driving and 25 MPG on the highway. The combined figure is 20 MPG, blending those two types of driving into one everyday reference point.
Its tailpipe CO2 figure is 444.35 grams per mile.
What it costs to run
EPA lists the Talon's annual fuel cost at $4,100. That figure puts a clear dollar amount on running this gasoline car over a year.
How it compares
For other Eagle models, use Eagle cars and compare the combined MPG figures. The Talon's 20 MPG combined rating is the number to place beside another model's everyday fuel figure.
Who it suits
This Talon fits a driver who wants a gasoline subcompact with front-wheel drive and an automatic transmission. Its 25 MPG highway rating is more favorable for regular open-road trips than its 18 MPG city rating.
Trade-offs
The Talon returns 20 MPG combined, so city driving at 18 MPG pulls its average down. Highway use reaches 25 MPG, but the listed annual fuel cost remains $4,100.
Its 444.35 grams-per-mile CO2 figure is part of the cost of choosing this gasoline powertrain.
Verdict
The 1998 Eagle Talon is a straightforward front-wheel-drive subcompact with a turbo four-cylinder and four-speed automatic. Its EPA numbers favor highway travel over city use, while the annual fuel estimate gives buyers a substantial running-cost figure to consider.
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 is the 1998 Eagle Talon's combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 20 MPG.
How does the Talon do in city and highway driving?
It is rated at 18 MPG in the city and 25 MPG on the highway.
What fuel does the 1998 Eagle Talon use?
It uses gasoline.
Is the Talon front-wheel drive?
Yes. The 1998 Eagle Talon has front-wheel drive.
What engine and transmission does it have?
The Talon uses a 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo engine with a 4-speed automatic transmission.
What is its EPA annual fuel cost?
EPA lists annual fuel cost at $4,100.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it emit?
Its tailpipe CO2 figure is 444.35 grams per mile.
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