The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 2.4 Geartronic (07 - 10) vs. VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 14)
€ 26,400
€ 26,300
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S40 2.4 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 1.4 TSI.
Volvo S40 2.4
VW Jetta 1.4 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 2.4
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
3206 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.08 %
General
Volvo S40 2.4
VW Jetta 1.4 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 2.4
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5244S5
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo S40 2.4
138 hp
120 hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
162 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo S40 2.4
162 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Performance
Volvo S40 2.4
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
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23.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.35 lb/hp
Volvo S40 2.4
23.23 lb/hp
25.35 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 2.4
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo S40 2.4
26 mpg
39 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
18 mpg
city
31 mpg
35 mpg
highway
47 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
423 mi
Range
570 mi
Volvo S40 2.4
423 mi
570 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
113.6 kWh
Volvo S40 2.4
172.4 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 2.4
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
