The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 1.6D (07 - 09) vs. VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 10)
€ 23,500
€ 26,600
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S40 1.6D 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 1.4 TSI.
Volvo S40 1.6D
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
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 1.6D
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
3060 lb
Curb Weight
3201 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.4 %
General
Volvo S40 1.6D
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
M
Generation
1K5/1KM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 1.6D
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
D4164T
Engine Code
*CAV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo S40 1.6D
108 hp
158 hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo S40 1.6D
177 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Performance
Volvo S40 1.6D
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 1.6D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
28.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.26 lb/hp
Volvo S40 1.6D
28.33 lb/hp
20.26 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 1.6D
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo S40 1.6D
48 mpg
37 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
city
29 mpg
56 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
659 mi
Range
534 mi
Volvo S40 1.6D
659 mi
534 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
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).
121.2 kWh
Volvo S40 1.6D
100.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 1.6D
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1098 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
