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1998 Eagle Talon
ESi FWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$15,810
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier
Coupe FWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$14,975
2 listings nationwide

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Expert Reviews Reviews from CarGurus experts.

1998 Eagle Talon
ESi FWD
No Expert Reviews
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier
Coupe FWD

The 2005 model year was the last for the workhorse Chevrolet Cavalier. The midsize compact was more than showing its age: The bad juju of its outdated platform and iffy safety record w...

User Reviews Reviews from CarGurus users who have driven or owned the car.

1998 Eagle Talon
ESi FWD
45
Reuben 1998 Eagle Talon ESi FWDReview:

Great Speedy Car And Even Better If It's Turboed — It looks great and performs great but I wish I had gotten the TSI not the ESi. It gets great gas m...

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Ruthe 1998 Eagle Talon ESi FWDReview:

Talon Numero Uno — my baaby. its made of decent stuff. i mean.. its kinda a dodge. and i hate dodge.. but basically i...

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Daniel 1998 Eagle Talon ESi FWDReview:

A Very Fun And Affordable Car — great on gas mileage, didn't have to replace a thing on it, it handled like a dream, definitley turn...

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

2005 Chevrolet Cavalier
Coupe FWD
GuruW14LJ writes:
Sturdy little car with a surprisingly amount of room and hauling capacity. Trim was cheap and cracked easily.
105
tglenn76 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier Coupe FWDReview:

Perfect Car For Saving Gas! — This car has been driven by my 19 year old son since his junior year of high school. It has been th...

Primary Use: Commuting to work

55
Nick 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier Coupe FWDReview:

Pretty Good Car — i dont like that it has no power windows, no power locks, and the number one thing cruise control.th...

Primary Use: Commuting to work

Specs

1998 Eagle Talon
ESi FWD
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier
Coupe FWD
Powertrain
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
FWD
FWD
Fuel Economy, City
20 MPG
--
21 MPG
23 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
30 MPG
--
31 MPG
33 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 16 gal 14 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
140 hp @ 6,000 RPM
140 hp @ 6,000 RPM
140 hp @ 5,600 RPM
140 hp @ 5,600 RPM
Torque
130 lb-ft @ 4,800 RPM
130 lb-ft @ 4,800 RPM
150 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM
150 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM
Cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
Compression Ratio
10.3:1
10.3:1
10:1
10:1
Displacement
2,000 cc
2,000 cc
2,200 cc
2,200 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.23 in x 3.68 in
3.23 in x 3.68 in
3.38 in x 3.72 in
3.38 in x 3.72 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Optional Optional
Driver Airbag Standard Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard Standard
Front Side Airbags -- Optional
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Front Driver -- 4 stars
Front Passenger -- 4 stars
Side Driver 1 stars 1 stars
Side Rear Passenger -- 2 stars
Rollover (pre-2011) -- 4 stars
Comfort and Convenience
Sunroof/Moonroof Optional Optional
Leather Seats Optional --
Air Conditioning Optional Standard
CD Player Optional Optional
CD Changer -- Optional
Cassette Player Optional --
Radio Standard Standard
Power Windows Optional Optional
Power Door Locks Optional Optional
Driver Power Seats Optional --
Passenger Power Seats Optional Standard
Interior
Maximum Seating 4 seats 5 seats
Front Legroom 43.3 in 41.9 in
Back Legroom 28.4 in 32.7 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 16.6 cu ft 13.2 cu ft
Standard Towing Capacity -- 1,000 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity -- 1,000 lbs
Exterior
Length 174.9 in 180.9 in
Width 69.9 in 68.7 in
Height 51 in 53 in
Wheelbase 98.8 in 104.1 in

Available Options

1998 Eagle Talon
ESi FWD
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier
Coupe FWD

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