The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 D2 (10 - 12) vs. VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 14)
€ 24,200

€ 26,300

€ 24,200
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 D2 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 D2
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 D2
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.22 %

General
Volvo S40 D2
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 D2
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
*CAX*
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
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo S40 D2
113 hp
120 hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo S40 D2
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Performance
Volvo S40 D2
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
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26.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.35 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D2
26.59 lb/hp
25.35 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 D2
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo S40 D2
55 mpg
39 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
city
31 mpg
62 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
795 mi
Range
570 mi
Volvo S40 D2
795 mi
570 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
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).
113.6 kWh
Volvo S40 D2
88.5 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 D2
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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