The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 24,300
€ 24,000
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
3045 lb
Curb Weight
3069 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.78 %
General
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
162
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4164T
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.51 lb/hp
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
28.19 lb/hp
29.51 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
52 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
41 mpg
city
41 mpg
62 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
718 mi
Range
759 mi
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
759 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
