The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF DSG (08 - 10)

€ 24,300
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10) Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
€ 29,800
 VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF DSG (08 - 10) VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800

ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF.
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
56.9
Blueprint Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10)
69.7
79.6
57.4
Blueprint VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF DSG (08 - 10)
70.1
78.9
69.7 in
Width
70.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
56.9 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10)
103.9
176.2
Blueprint VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF DSG (08 - 10)
101.4
179.3
176.2 in
Length
179.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
3045 lb
Curb Weight
3340 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
295 lb
8.83 %
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF DSG (08 - 10)

General

Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
M
Generation
1K5/1KM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4164T
Engine Code
*CEG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
168 hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
28.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.88 lb/hp
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
28.19 lb/hp
19.88 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
41 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
41 mpg
city
32 mpg
62 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
718 mi
Range
600 mi
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
600 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
117.3 kWh
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data