The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 1.8 (07 - 09) vs. VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (05 - 08)
€ 23,200
€ 26,600
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S40 1.8 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Jetta 1.4 TSI.
Volvo S40 1.8
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
57.2
69.7
79.6
57.4
70.1
78.9
69.7 in
Width
70.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
57.2 in
Height
57.4 in
103.9
176.2
101.4
179.3
176.2 in
Length
179.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S40 1.8
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
3018 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.27 %
General
Volvo S40 1.8
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
M
Generation
1K5/1KM
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 1.8
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
B4184S8
Engine Code
*BLG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo S40 1.8
123 hp
168 hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo S40 1.8
122 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Performance
Volvo S40 1.8
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
24.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Volvo S40 1.8
24.54 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 1.8
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo S40 1.8
32 mpg
32 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
23 mpg
city
24 mpg
41 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
468 mi
Range
468 mi
Volvo S40 1.8
468 mi
468 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 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).
138.2 kWh
Volvo S40 1.8
138.2 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 1.8
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1060 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
