The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 2.0 (07 - 11) vs. VW Jetta 1.4 TSI (08 - 10)
€ 24,600
€ 24,800
€ 24,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S40 2.0 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 2.0
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 2.0
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3161 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.46 %
General
Volvo S40 2.0
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 manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 2.0
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
B4204S4
Engine Code
*CAV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo S40 2.0
143 hp
158 hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo S40 2.0
136 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Performance
Volvo S40 2.0
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
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21.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.01 lb/hp
Volvo S40 2.0
21.12 lb/hp
20.01 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 2.0
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo S40 2.0
31 mpg
36 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
22 mpg
city
27 mpg
41 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
518 mi
Volvo S40 2.0
450 mi
518 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
125 kWh
Volvo S40 2.0
144 kWh
125 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 2.0
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
