The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10) vs. VW Jetta 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 24,300
€ 21,700
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.6 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Jetta 1.2 TSI.
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
56.9
69.7
79.6
58.3
70
79.5
69.7 in
Width
70 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.9 in
Height
58.3 in
103.9
176.2
104.4
182.8
176.2 in
Length
182.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
3045 lb
Curb Weight
2870 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.72 %
General
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
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 DRIVe
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
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 5000 rpm
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Performance
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
28.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.6 lb/hp
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
28.19 lb/hp
27.6 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
41 mpg
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
city
33 mpg
62 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
718 mi
Range
600 mi
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
600 mi
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
108 kWh
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
108 kWh
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1098 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
