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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 five-speed manual transmission and a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Its defining EPA figure is 23 MPG combined, with 20 MPG in city driving and 29 MPG on the highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $3,550, and tailpipe CO2 is 386.39 grams per mile.
Good to know
- 23 MPG combined EPA rating
- 29 MPG highway rating
- Front-wheel drive with a five-speed manual
- 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine
Watch for
- 20 MPG city rating
- EPA annual fuel cost of $3,550
- Tailpipe CO2 rated at 386.39 grams per mile
Who it suits. Drivers seeking a manual front-wheel-drive subcompact Highway-oriented driving where the 29 MPG rating applies Buyers comfortable budgeting $3,550 a year for fuel
The Talon makes sense for a buyer who specifically wants a small front-wheel-drive car with a turbocharged four-cylinder and manual transmission. Fuel planning is straightforward: 23 MPG combined, with city driving rated at 20 MPG and highway driving at 29 MPG. The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $3,550. Consider it when those drivetrain choices matter more than minimizing fuel use, and when its subcompact size matches your needs.
What it is
The 1998 Eagle Talon is a subcompact car from Eagle. It uses front-wheel drive and a five-speed manual transmission.
Power comes from a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine. Its key EPA measure is 23 MPG combined.
The numbers
The Talon is rated at 20 MPG in city driving and 29 MPG on the highway. The 23 MPG combined figure blends those two conditions into one planning number.
Those figures describe gasoline use.
What it costs to run
The EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $3,550. That gives you a direct yearly budget number for gasoline use.
Tailpipe emissions are listed at 386.39 grams of CO2 per mile.
How it compares
Use 23 combined MPG when lining this Talon up against other Eagle cars. Its 20 city and 29 highway ratings show how the result changes with driving conditions.
The available figures identify this car's fuel economy, but do not provide MPG numbers for other Eagle models here.
Who it suits
This Talon fits a driver who wants a small gasoline car with a manual gearbox and front-wheel drive.
It makes the most sense for someone who can plan around a five-speed manual and an EPA fuel budget of $3,550 a year.
Trade-offs
The highway rating of 29 MPG is higher than the city rating of 20 MPG, so stop-and-go driving uses more fuel than steady highway travel.
You get a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder and manual control, but the listed combined result is 23 MPG and tailpipe CO2 is 386.39 grams per mile.
Verdict
Choose the 1998 Eagle Talon if a subcompact, front-wheel-drive car with a turbocharged engine and five-speed manual suits your driving. Budget $3,550 for the EPA annual fuel figure and expect 20 MPG in city use, 29 on the highway, and 23 combined. Its numbers favor highway trips over urban traffic, while its gasoline powertrain carries a 386.39-gram-per-mile CO2 figure.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 23 MPG
- City MPG
- 20 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 29 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,550
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 386 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
- Manual 5-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 1998 Eagle Talon's combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 23 MPG.
What city and highway MPG does it get?
It is rated at 20 MPG in city driving and 29 MPG on the highway.
What is the EPA annual fuel cost?
The listed EPA annual fuel cost is $3,550.
What engine and transmission does the Talon have?
It uses a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine with a five-speed manual transmission.
Is the 1998 Eagle Talon front-wheel drive?
Yes. The listed drive system is front-wheel drive.
How much CO2 does it emit?
Tailpipe CO2 is listed at 386.39 grams per mile.
What kind of car is the Eagle Talon?
It is classified as a subcompact car.
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