The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 1.6 (07 - 10) vs. VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 09)
€ 21,900
€ 22,900
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI DPF.
Volvo S40 1.6
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
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 1.9 TDI DPF
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.76 %
General
Volvo S40 1.6
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
M
Generation
1K5/1KM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 1.6
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4164S3
Engine Code
BKC
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo S40 1.6
99 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Volvo S40 1.6
111 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
Volvo S40 1.6
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
115 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
31.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.11 lb/hp
Volvo S40 1.6
31.06 lb/hp
30.11 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 1.6
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo S40 1.6
33 mpg
45 mpg
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
26 mpg
city
35 mpg
41 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
657 mi
Volvo S40 1.6
482 mi
657 mi
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
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).
107 kWh
Volvo S40 1.6
134.5 kWh
107 kWh
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 1.6
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
