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1996 Eagle Talon MPG & fuel economy

The 1996 Eagle Talon is a subcompact car offered in 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 23 MPG combined (19 city / 29 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 19 to 24 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1995 model. Among 39 subcompact cars rated for 1996, it ranks 17th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,022 a year to fuel.

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Combined 23 MPG 19 MPG city · 29 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,022 15,000 mi/yr · $13.48 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1996 #17 of 39 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1996 Eagle Talon's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.1 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City198.112.4
Highway2912.38.1
Combined239.810.2

How it ranks among 1996 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1Geo Metro40 MPG $1,162
  2. 2Honda Civic36 MPG $1,292
  3. 3Suzuki Swift35 MPG $1,329
  4. 4Ford Aspire33 MPG $1,409
  5. 5Toyota Tercel32 MPG $1,453
  6. 17Eagle Talon23 MPG $2,022
  7. 39Rolls-Royce Azure12 MPG $4,938
1996 TalonOther subcompact carsClass median: $2,022/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Talon MPG across model years

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6 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Talon		 Gas 19 MPG 29 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Talon		 Gas 18 MPG 27 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
Talon		 Gas 21 MPG 29 MPG 24 MPG — $2,469
4WD/AWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
Talon		 Gas 19 MPG 26 MPG 21 MPG — $2,821
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 4-speed automatic
Talon		 Gas 18 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $2,962
4WD/AWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 4-speed automatic
Talon		 Gas 17 MPG 23 MPG 19 MPG — $3,118

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.0L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
79 cu ft
Cargo volume
15 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
386 g/mi

1996 Eagle Talon vs. rivals

vs Mitsubishi Eclipse 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Honda Prelude 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Volkswagen Cabrio 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Ford Probe 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Probe saves $162/yr vs Mazda MX-6 26 MPG · $1,788/yr MX-6 saves $233/yr vs Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Impreza/Outback Sport saves $84/yr vs Toyota Celica 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Celica saves $300/yr vs Chevrolet Camaro 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Talon saves $303/yr vs Toyota Paseo 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Paseo saves $361/yr vs Nissan 240SX 22 MPG · $2,693/yr Talon saves $671/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1996 Eagle Talon?

Up to 23 MPG combined (19 city / 29 highway); ratings range from 19 to 24 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1996 Eagle Talon use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1996 Eagle Talon?

The 1996 Eagle Talon's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.1 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1996 Eagle Talon per year?

About $2,022 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $13.48 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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