1998 Plymouth Neon

The CarCody take

The 1998 Plymouth Neon is a compact car running on gasoline with front-wheel drive and a five-speed manual transmission. Its 2.0-liter four-cylinder returns 25 MPG in city driving, 37 MPG on the highway, and 29 MPG combined. The EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $2,300, with tailpipe CO2 rated at 306.45 grams per mile.

Who it suits. Drivers seeking a compact front-wheel-drive car Drivers who prefer a five-speed manual Mixed driving with meaningful highway miles

What it is

The 1998 Plymouth Neon is a compact gasoline car with front-wheel drive. It uses a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and a five-speed manual transmission. See other Plymouth cars.

The numbers

Its EPA combined rating is 29 MPG. City driving is rated at 25 MPG, while highway driving reaches 37 MPG.

What it costs to run

The EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $2,300. Tailpipe emissions are rated at 306.45 grams of CO2 per mile.

How it compares

The Neon’s highway rating is 12 MPG higher than its city rating. Its 29 MPG combined figure sits between those two test results, giving a single number for mixed driving.

Who it suits

This car suits a driver who wants a compact body, front-wheel-drive layout, and manual control. Its stronger highway figure fits driving that includes substantial open-road miles.

Trade-offs

The 37 MPG highway rating comes with a lower 25 MPG city rating. The gasoline engine and manual gearbox keep the powertrain straightforward, but fuel use remains part of ownership at the EPA’s $2,300 annual estimate.

Verdict

Choose the 1998 Plymouth Neon if a compact car with a manual transmission matches your driving. The EPA figures show a clear split: 25 MPG around town and 37 MPG on the highway. That makes route mix important. The annual fuel-cost estimate is $2,300, and emissions are 306.45 grams per mile. Front-wheel drive and the 2.0-liter four-cylinder define its basic setup.