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Eagle · model year 1998
1998 Eagle Talon
Subcompact · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Subcompact Cars
Where it places
The CarCody take
The 1998 Eagle Talon is a gasoline subcompact car with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, five-speed manual transmission, and four-wheel or all-wheel drive. Its EPA rating is 21 MPG combined, with 19 city and 26 highway. The listed annual fuel cost is $3,900, and tailpipe CO2 is 423.19 grams per mile.
Good to know
- 26 MPG highway rating
- Four-wheel or all-wheel drive
- Five-speed manual transmission
- 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder
Watch for
- 19 MPG city rating
- $3,900 listed annual fuel cost
- 423.19 grams of CO2 per mile
Who it suits. Drivers wanting a manual subcompact with four-wheel or all-wheel drive Owners whose driving includes substantial highway mileage
The 1998 Eagle Talon makes sense for someone seeking a compact gasoline car with manual control and four-wheel or all-wheel drive. Its fuel economy is strongest on the highway at 26 MPG, but city use falls to 19 MPG. The combined 21 MPG rating is the practical planning number for mixed trips. A listed annual fuel cost of $3,900 and 423.19 grams of CO2 per mile mean running costs and emissions deserve attention before choosing it.
What it is
This 1998 Eagle Talon is a subcompact car that runs on gasoline. It uses a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine and a five-speed manual transmission.
Drive is listed as four-wheel or all-wheel drive.
The numbers
The figure to use for everyday planning is 21 MPG combined. EPA city driving is rated at 19 MPG, while highway driving is 26 MPG.
That spread matters if your miles are mostly urban or mostly open road: the highway figure is 7 MPG higher than the city figure.
What it costs to run
The EPA annual fuel cost is $3,900 for gasoline use. Tailpipe emissions are listed at 423.19 grams of CO2 per mile.
How it compares
For side-by-side shopping, compare other cars with the Talon's 21 combined MPG, then check whether their city and highway figures suit your driving. Its own ratings run from 19 city to 26 highway.
Who it suits
The Talon fits a driver who wants a subcompact gasoline car with a manual gearbox and four-wheel or all-wheel drive, and whose use can take advantage of its 26 MPG highway rating.
Trade-offs
The 19 MPG city rating is lower than its highway figure, so frequent stop-and-go driving will not match the 26 MPG highway result. The listed $3,900 yearly fuel cost and 423.19 grams per mile of CO2 are also part of the ownership picture.
Verdict
Choose this Talon if a small car, a turbocharged four-cylinder, a five-speed manual, and four-wheel or all-wheel drive are your priorities. Its 21 MPG combined rating gives a clear expectation for mixed driving, while the 19 MPG city number points to higher fuel use in town. Drivers covering many highway miles have a more favorable 26 MPG figure to work with. Budget for the stated $3,900 annual fuel cost and its relatively high tailpipe CO2 figure.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 21 MPG
- City MPG
- 19 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 26 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,900
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 423 g per mile
- Model year
- 1998
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Subcompact Cars
- Drive
- 4-Wheel or All-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?
Its EPA combined rating is 21 MPG.
What are its city and highway MPG figures?
The Talon is rated at 19 MPG in the city and 26 MPG on the highway.
What engine and transmission does it have?
It uses a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with a five-speed manual transmission.
Is the 1998 Eagle Talon front-wheel drive?
Its drive is listed as four-wheel or all-wheel drive.
How much is its annual fuel cost?
The listed EPA annual fuel cost is $3,900.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it emit?
Tailpipe CO2 is listed at 423.19 grams per mile.
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