The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 1.8 (07 - 09) vs. VW Jetta 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 23,200
€ 21,700
€ 23,200
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 1.8 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.6 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Jetta 1.2 TSI.
Volvo S40 1.8
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
57.2
69.7
79.6
58.3
70
79.5
69.7 in
Width
70 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.2 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 1.8
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
3018 lb
Curb Weight
2870 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.9 %
General
Volvo S40 1.8
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
M
Generation
162
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 1.8
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4184S8
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo S40 1.8
123 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Volvo S40 1.8
122 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Performance
Volvo S40 1.8
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
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24.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.6 lb/hp
Volvo S40 1.8
24.54 lb/hp
27.6 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 1.8
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo S40 1.8
32 mpg
41 mpg
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
23 mpg
city
33 mpg
41 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
468 mi
Range
600 mi
Volvo S40 1.8
468 mi
600 mi
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
138.2 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 1.8
138.2 kWh
108 kWh
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 1.8
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1060 lb
Maximum Payload
1098 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
