The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 1.6 (07 - 10) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 21,900
€ 29,800
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S40 1.6 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT.
Volvo S40 1.6
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
57.2
69.7
79.6
58.3
70
79.5
69.7 in
Width
70 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.2 in
Height
58.3 in
103.9
176.2
104.4
183.4
176.2 in
Length
183.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S40 1.6
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3192 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.67 %
General
Volvo S40 1.6
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
M
Generation
162
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 1.6
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4164S3
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo S40 1.6
99 hp
148 hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo S40 1.6
111 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Volvo S40 1.6
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
31.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.57 lb/hp
Volvo S40 1.6
31.06 lb/hp
21.57 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 1.6
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo S40 1.6
33 mpg
53 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
44 mpg
41 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo S40 1.6
482 mi
777 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
90.4 kWh
Volvo S40 1.6
134.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 1.6
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
