1998 Eagle Talon

The CarCody take

The 1998 Eagle Talon is a subcompact gasoline car with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, five-speed manual transmission, and four-wheel or all-wheel drive. Its EPA combined rating is 21 MPG, with 19 city and 26 highway. The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $3,900, giving buyers a clear running-cost figure alongside its compact format.

Who it suits. Drivers seeking a subcompact with a turbo engine and manual gearbox Buyers who want four-wheel or all-wheel drive in a small car

What it is

The 1998 Eagle Talon is a subcompact car from Eagle. It uses gasoline, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo engine, and a five-speed manual transmission.

Drive is listed as four-wheel or all-wheel drive. The defining EPA figure is 21 combined MPG.

The numbers

The Talon is rated at 19 MPG in city driving and 26 MPG on the highway. The combined figure of 21 MPG blends those two kinds of use.

Its tailpipe output is 423.19 grams of CO2 per mile.

What it costs to run

The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $3,900. That is the clearest yearly fuel number for this gasoline Talon; your bill will depend on how and how much you drive.

How it compares

Within a comparison of Eagle models, the Talon's useful baseline is 21 combined MPG, with a 19 city and 26 highway split. See Eagle cars to weigh its figures against other Eagle vehicles.

Who it suits

This Talon suits a buyer who wants a compact car with four-wheel or all-wheel drive, a turbocharged four-cylinder, and a manual gearbox.

Its 26 highway MPG figure is the more favorable number for longer highway trips, while 19 city MPG reflects heavier fuel use in urban driving.

Trade-offs

The compact body can be easier to place than a larger car, but the EPA class is subcompact. The turbo engine and four-wheel or all-wheel drive come with a 21 MPG combined rating.

Choosing the manual five-speed means the driver operates the transmission rather than using an automatic.

Verdict

The 1998 Eagle Talon centers on a small-car footprint and a turbo four-cylinder paired with a four-wheel or all-wheel drive listing. Its 21 combined MPG gives a straightforward fuel benchmark, while the $3,900 EPA annual estimate sets a substantial yearly running-cost expectation. Buyers who value a manual gearbox and compact dimensions can understand the trade in fuel economy. Those focused mainly on minimizing gasoline use should start with the 19 city and 26 highway split and judge which driving pattern matches their miles.