The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 D2 (10 - 12) vs. VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DSG (05 - 09)
€ 24,200
€ 24,500
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S40 D2 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Jetta 1.9 TDI.
Volvo S40 D2
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
57.2
69.7
79.6
57.4
70.1
78.9
69.7 in
Width
70.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
57.2 in
Height
57.4 in
103.9
176.2
101.4
179.3
176.2 in
Length
179.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S40 D2
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.59 %
General
Volvo S40 D2
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
M
Generation
1K5/1KM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 D2
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
BKC
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo S40 D2
113 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Volvo S40 D2
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Performance
Volvo S40 D2
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
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26.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.93 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D2
26.59 lb/hp
30.93 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 D2
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo S40 D2
55 mpg
40 mpg
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
45 mpg
city
31 mpg
62 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
795 mi
Range
579 mi
Volvo S40 D2
795 mi
579 mi
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
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).
121.3 kWh
Volvo S40 D2
88.5 kWh
121.3 kWh
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 D2
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
