The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 2.4i Geartronic (07 - 10) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 14)
€ 27,800
€ 26,200
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 6.6 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Jetta 1.6 TDI.
Volvo S40 2.4i
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
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 2.4i
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
3217 lb
Curb Weight
3113 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.23 %
General
Volvo S40 2.4i
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
162
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 2.4i
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B5244S4
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo S40 2.4i
168 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo S40 2.4i
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 2.4i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.93 lb/hp
Volvo S40 2.4i
19.15 lb/hp
29.93 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 2.4i
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo S40 2.4i
26 mpg
50 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
18 mpg
city
42 mpg
35 mpg
highway
56 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
423 mi
Range
727 mi
Volvo S40 2.4i
423 mi
727 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Volvo S40 2.4i
172.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 2.4i
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1060 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
