The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10) vs. VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 24,300
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10) Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
€ 25,300
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300

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 7.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT.
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
56.9
Blueprint Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10)
69.7
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10)
103.9
176.2
Blueprint VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
104.4
183.4
176.2 in
Length
183.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
3045 lb
Curb Weight
2970 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.46 %
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
VW Jetta 1.4 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 DRIVe
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4164T
Engine Code
*CZD*
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
148 hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT

 REPLAY
28.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.07 lb/hp
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
28.19 lb/hp
20.07 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
45 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
city
35 mpg
62 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
718 mi
Range
657 mi
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
657 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
98.5 kWh
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data