The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 D3 (10 - 12) vs. VW Jetta 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 26,800
€ 24,400
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S40 D3 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 D3
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 D3
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
3280 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
271 lb
8.26 %
General
Volvo S40 D3
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 D3
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T5
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo S40 D3
148 hp
120 hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo S40 D3
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Performance
Volvo S40 D3
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
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22.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.08 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D3
22.16 lb/hp
25.08 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 D3
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Volvo S40 D3
46 mpg
38 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
34 mpg
city
29 mpg
59 mpg
highway
46 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
731 mi
Range
551 mi
Volvo S40 D3
731 mi
551 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
117.5 kWh
Volvo S40 D3
104.9 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 D3
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
