The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 1.8 (07 - 09) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 23,200
€ 25,400
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 7.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT.
Volvo S40 1.8
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
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
183.4
176.2 in
Length
183.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S40 1.8
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
3018 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.85 %
General
Volvo S40 1.8
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
M
Generation
162
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 1.8
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4184S8
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Volvo S40 1.8
123 hp
108 hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo S40 1.8
122 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Volvo S40 1.8
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Volvo S40 1.8
24.54 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 1.8
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Volvo S40 1.8
32 mpg
57 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
23 mpg
city
47 mpg
41 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
468 mi
Range
833 mi
Volvo S40 1.8
468 mi
833 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
84.3 kWh
Volvo S40 1.8
138.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 1.8
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1060 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
