The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 2.4i Geartronic (07 - 10) vs. VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 27,800
€ 27,200
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S40 2.4i 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 2.4i
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 2.4i
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
3217 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.5 %
General
Volvo S40 2.4i
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 2.4i
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5244S4
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo S40 2.4i
168 hp
148 hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo S40 2.4i
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo S40 2.4i
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 2.4i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
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19.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
Volvo S40 2.4i
19.15 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 2.4i
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Volvo S40 2.4i
26 mpg
47 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
18 mpg
city
39 mpg
35 mpg
highway
55 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
423 mi
Range
684 mi
Volvo S40 2.4i
423 mi
684 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
94.8 kWh
Volvo S40 2.4i
172.4 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 2.4i
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1060 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
