The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 1.6 (07 - 10) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 21,900
€ 22,800
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S40 1.6 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Jetta 1.6.
Volvo S40 1.6
VW Jetta 1.6
57.2
69.7
79.6
57.4
70.1
78.9
69.7 in
Width
70.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
57.2 in
Height
57.4 in
103.9
176.2
101.4
179.3
176.2 in
Length
179.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S40 1.6
VW Jetta 1.6
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3038 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.2 %
General
Volvo S40 1.6
VW Jetta 1.6
M
Generation
1K5/1KM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 1.6
VW Jetta 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4164S3
Engine Code
BSE
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo S40 1.6
99 hp
101 hp
VW Jetta 1.6
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo S40 1.6
111 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.6
Performance
Volvo S40 1.6
VW Jetta 1.6
115 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6
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31.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.08 lb/hp
Volvo S40 1.6
31.06 lb/hp
30.08 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 1.6
VW Jetta 1.6
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo S40 1.6
33 mpg
35 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6
26 mpg
city
26 mpg
41 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
503 mi
Volvo S40 1.6
482 mi
503 mi
VW Jetta 1.6
Environmental Impact
134.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
128.7 kWh
Volvo S40 1.6
134.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 1.6
VW Jetta 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
