The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 D2 (10 - 12) vs. VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 24,200

€ 24,000

€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S40 D2 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 D2
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 D2
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
3005 lb
Curb Weight
2956 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.63 %

General
Volvo S40 D2
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
M
Generation
162
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 D2
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo S40 D2
113 hp
123 hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo S40 D2
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo S40 D2
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.03 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D2
26.59 lb/hp
24.03 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 D2
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo S40 D2
55 mpg
44 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
city
35 mpg
62 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
795 mi
Range
645 mi
Volvo S40 D2
795 mi
645 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
100.4 kWh
Volvo S40 D2
88.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 D2
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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