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1998 Eagle Talon specs & fuel economy

1998 Eagle Talon: 12 EPA configurations, Automatic 4-spd / Manual 5-spd, fuel economy and an adjustable running-cost comparison.

EPA data snapshot imported 2026-09-06 · United States · US gallons

Configuration snapshot

The 1998 Eagle Talon has 12 EPA-listed configurations in our 2026-09-06 data snapshot. Listed transmissions: Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd. Compare the engine, drive type and fuel ratings below before matching an individual car by VIN.

Engine, transmission and fuel economy

Each row links to its original EPA vehicle record. MPG uses US gallons; MPGe expresses energy equivalence and is not a liquid-fuel tank measurement. Missing values remain “Not reported.”

1998 Eagle Talon · EPA configuration comparison
Engine / transmission / drivePrimary fuelCityHighwayCombinedSource
2L 4-cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel DriveEPA engine descriptor: DOHCRegular Gasoline18 MPG28 MPG22 MPGEPA #14067
2L 4-cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel DriveEPA engine descriptor: DOHC-T/CPremium Gasoline18 MPG25 MPG20 MPGEPA #14068
2L 4-cyl · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveEPA engine descriptor: DOHC-T/CPremium Gasoline17 MPG23 MPG19 MPGEPA #14069
2L 4-cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel DriveEPA engine descriptor: DOHCRegular Gasoline18 MPG28 MPG22 MPGEPA #14070
2L 4-cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel DriveEPA engine descriptor: DOHC-T/CPremium Gasoline18 MPG25 MPG20 MPGEPA #14071
2L 4-cyl · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveEPA engine descriptor: DOHC-T/CPremium Gasoline17 MPG23 MPG19 MPGEPA #14072
2L 4-cyl · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel DriveEPA engine descriptor: DOHCRegular Gasoline20 MPG30 MPG24 MPGEPA #14073
2L 4-cyl · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel DriveEPA engine descriptor: DOHC-T/CPremium Gasoline20 MPG29 MPG23 MPGEPA #14074
2L 4-cyl · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveEPA engine descriptor: DOHC-T/CPremium Gasoline19 MPG26 MPG21 MPGEPA #14075
2L 4-cyl · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel DriveEPA engine descriptor: DOHCRegular Gasoline20 MPG30 MPG23 MPGEPA #14076
2L 4-cyl · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel DriveEPA engine descriptor: DOHC-T/CPremium Gasoline20 MPG29 MPG23 MPGEPA #14077
2L 4-cyl · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveEPA engine descriptor: DOHC-T/CPremium Gasoline19 MPG26 MPG21 MPGEPA #14078

What would it cost you to run?

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Estimated annual energy cost using EPA combined ratings
ConfigurationAnnual costCalculation basis
2L 4-cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel DriveEPA #14067$1,909Regular Gasoline operation
2L 4-cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel DriveEPA #14068$2,100Premium Gasoline operation
2L 4-cyl · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveEPA #14069$2,211Premium Gasoline operation
2L 4-cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel DriveEPA #14070$1,909Regular Gasoline operation
2L 4-cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel DriveEPA #14071$2,100Premium Gasoline operation
2L 4-cyl · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveEPA #14072$2,211Premium Gasoline operation
2L 4-cyl · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel DriveEPA #14073$1,750Regular Gasoline operation
2L 4-cyl · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel DriveEPA #14074$1,826Premium Gasoline operation
2L 4-cyl · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveEPA #14075$2,000Premium Gasoline operation
2L 4-cyl · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel DriveEPA #14076$1,826Regular Gasoline operation
2L 4-cyl · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel DriveEPA #14077$1,826Premium Gasoline operation
2L 4-cyl · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveEPA #14078$2,000Premium Gasoline operation

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  1. EPA vehicle data and field definitionsFuelEconomy.gov — U.S. EPA and Department of Energy
  2. Downloaded vehicle datasetSnapshot imported 2026-09-06
  3. VIN decoderNHTSA
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Frequently asked questions

What transmission does the 1998 Eagle Talon have?

EPA records in this snapshot list Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd. These are model-level configurations. Match the individual car’s VIN and factory build information before identifying a replacement transmission.

What fuel does the 1998 Eagle Talon use?

Primary fuels listed across the EPA configurations are Regular Gasoline, Premium Gasoline. Some versions may also list an alternative fuel. Match the particular configuration and follow the vehicle’s fuel label and owner’s manual.

Are these the exact specifications of my Talon?

These are EPA model-year configurations, not a decode of an individual VIN or a complete trim catalogue. Confirm identity, installed equipment and service requirements with the car’s VIN and manufacturer records.

Will I achieve the listed fuel economy?

EPA ratings support comparisons under standardized test conditions. Your result depends on driving, weather, tyres, load, charging pattern and vehicle condition. The cost calculator uses the listed combined rating and your entered prices.