The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 2.0 (07 - 11) vs. VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 24,600
€ 25,900
€ 24,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S40 2.0 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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Volvo S40 2.0
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI 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 2.0
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3003 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.6 %
General
Volvo S40 2.0
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 2.0
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204S4
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo S40 2.0
143 hp
123 hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo S40 2.0
136 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo S40 2.0
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.41 lb/hp
Volvo S40 2.0
21.12 lb/hp
24.41 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 2.0
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Volvo S40 2.0
31 mpg
47 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
22 mpg
city
39 mpg
41 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
684 mi
Volvo S40 2.0
450 mi
684 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
94.8 kWh
Volvo S40 2.0
144 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 2.0
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
