Eagle Talon vs Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Compare price, expert/user reviews, mpg, engines, safety, cargo capacity and other specs at a glance.

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1998 Eagle Talon ESi FWD

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1998 Eagle Talon
ESi FWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$15,810

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2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
AWD Final Edition
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$42,514
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Expert Reviews Reviews from CarGurus experts.

1998 Eagle Talon
ESi FWD
No Expert Reviews
2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
AWD Final Edition
Eric Tallberg Preview:

Say goodbye to Mitsubishi’s Lancer Evolution after the 2015 model year. The Japanese automaker, claiming they’re “going in a different direction," will cease production on this 5-passe...

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

1998 Eagle Talon
ESi FWD
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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.)

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2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
AWD Final Edition
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yaboi33 writes:
The lancer had 4 doors and comfortable back seat with space. Great car, but ran into some mechanical issues th...
Power Ranked 2016 Subaru BRZ Series.HyperBlue RWD worse.
"More HP."
Value Ranked 2016 Subaru BRZ Series.HyperBlue RWD worse.
"More room to stretch your legs. "
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zeroalt writes:
Back Seats Ranked 2015 Subaru WRX STI worse.
"more room"
Value Ranked 2015 Subaru WRX STI worse.
"awd and handling"
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festerslamstone writes:
Looks/Style Ranked 2018 Ford Focus RS Hatchback better.
"I like hatchbacks..."
Value Ranked 2018 Ford Focus RS Hatchback worse.
"Cuz the Fords are stupid expensive "
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Specs

1998 Eagle Talon
ESi FWD
2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
AWD Final Edition
Powertrain 5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
AWD
Fuel Economy, City
20 MPG
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17 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
30 MPG
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23 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 16 gal 14.5 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
140 hp @ 6,000 RPM
140 hp @ 6,000 RPM
303 hp @ 6,500 RPM
Torque
130 lb-ft @ 4,800 RPM
130 lb-ft @ 4,800 RPM
305 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM
Cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
Compression Ratio
10.3:1
10.3:1
9:1
Displacement
2,000 cc
2,000 cc
2,000 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.23 in x 3.68 in
3.23 in x 3.68 in
3.4 in x 3.4 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Optional Standard
Driver Airbag Standard Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard Standard
Front Side Airbags -- Standard
Curtain Airbags -- Standard
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Side Driver 1 stars --
Comfort and Convenience
Sunroof/Moonroof Optional --
Leather Seats Optional --
Air Conditioning Optional Standard
CD Player Optional Standard
Cassette Player Optional --
Radio Standard Standard
Power Windows Optional Standard
Power Door Locks Optional Standard
Driver Power Seats Optional --
Passenger Power Seats Optional --
Interior
Maximum Seating 4 seats 5 seats
Front Legroom 43.3 in 42.3 in
Back Legroom 28.4 in 36.1 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 16.6 cu ft 6.9 cu ft
Exterior
Length 174.9 in 177 in
Width 69.9 in 71.3 in
Height 51 in 58.3 in
Wheelbase 98.8 in 104.3 in

Available Options

1998 Eagle Talon
ESi FWD
2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
AWD Final Edition

Exterior Colors

  • Diamond White
  • Mercury Gray
  • Octane Blue
  • Rally Red

Option Packages

  • Engine Appearance Package
  • Exterior Package
  • Navigation System Package

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