The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 1.6D (07 - 09) vs. VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 23,500
€ 22,700
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S40 1.6D 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 1.2 TSI BMT.
Volvo S40 1.6D
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI 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 1.6D
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
3060 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.54 %
General
Volvo S40 1.6D
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
M
Generation
162
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 1.6D
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4164T
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo S40 1.6D
108 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo S40 1.6D
177 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo S40 1.6D
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 1.6D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.09 lb/hp
Volvo S40 1.6D
28.33 lb/hp
28.09 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 1.6D
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Volvo S40 1.6D
48 mpg
47 mpg
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
38 mpg
city
38 mpg
56 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
659 mi
Range
684 mi
Volvo S40 1.6D
659 mi
684 mi
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
94.8 kWh
Volvo S40 1.6D
100.7 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 1.6D
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
