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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 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, and a five-speed manual transmission. Its EPA ratings are 20 MPG city, 30 MPG highway, and 23 MPG combined. EPA annual fuel cost is $2,900, with tailpipe emissions of 386.39 grams of CO2 per mile.
Good to know
- 30 MPG highway rating
- Front-wheel drive
- Five-speed manual transmission
- 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine
Watch for
- 20 MPG city rating
- $2,900 EPA annual fuel cost
- 386.39 grams of CO2 per mile
- Gasoline powertrain requires fuel
Who it suits. Drivers wanting a front-wheel-drive subcompact People comfortable with a five-speed manual Regular highway driving
Choose the 1998 Eagle Talon if a small front-wheel-drive car with a manual transmission fits your driving. Expect 23 MPG across combined use, with fuel economy falling to 20 MPG in city traffic. Highway trips can reach 30 MPG. The yearly fuel estimate is $2,900, and emissions are 386.39 grams per mile. This is a straightforward gasoline choice, but its running cost and city mileage should guide the decision before purchase.
What it is
The 1998 Eagle Talon is a subcompact car from Eagle. It uses front-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, and a five-speed manual transmission. See the Eagle cars list for related models.
The numbers
Its defining EPA figure is 23 MPG combined. The rating is 20 MPG in city driving and 30 MPG on the highway. That makes the Talon more efficient on open roads than in stop-and-go travel.
What it costs to run
EPA annual fuel cost is $2,900. Tailpipe CO2 is 386.39 grams per mile.
How it compares
No other vehicle figures are provided here, so a direct MPG comparison cannot be stated.
Who it suits
The Talon suits a driver who wants a compact gasoline car with front-wheel drive and a manual gearbox. Its 30 MPG highway rating favors regular open-road driving.
Trade-offs
The five-speed manual gives the driver control but requires manual shifting. The 20 MPG city rating is lower than its highway figure, and its EPA annual fuel cost is $2,900.
Verdict
Choose the 1998 Eagle Talon if a small front-wheel-drive car with a manual transmission fits your driving. Expect 23 MPG across combined use, with fuel economy falling to 20 MPG in city traffic. Highway trips can reach 30 MPG. The yearly fuel estimate is $2,900, and emissions are 386.39 grams per mile. This is a straightforward gasoline choice, but its running cost and city mileage should guide the decision before purchase.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 23 MPG
- City MPG
- 20 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 30 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,900
- 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
- Transmission
- Manual 5-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 1998 Eagle Talon's combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 23 MPG.
How does the Talon rate in city and highway driving?
It is rated at 20 MPG in the city and 30 MPG on the highway.
How much does it cost to fuel each year?
The EPA annual fuel cost is $2,900.
What engine and transmission does it use?
It has a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine and a five-speed manual transmission.
Is the 1998 Eagle Talon front-wheel drive?
Yes. The Talon uses front-wheel drive.
What is its tailpipe CO2 figure?
Tailpipe emissions are 386.39 grams of CO2 per mile.
What kind of car is the Eagle Talon?
It is an EPA-class subcompact car.
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