The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 D3 (10 - 12) vs. VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DSG (05 - 09)
€ 26,800
€ 24,500
€ 26,800
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 D3 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 D3
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 D3
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
3280 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
64 lb
1.95 %
General
Volvo S40 D3
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 D3
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T5
Engine Code
BKC
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo S40 D3
148 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Volvo S40 D3
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Performance
Volvo S40 D3
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
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22.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.93 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D3
22.16 lb/hp
30.93 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 D3
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo S40 D3
46 mpg
40 mpg
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
34 mpg
city
31 mpg
59 mpg
highway
47 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
731 mi
Range
579 mi
Volvo S40 D3
731 mi
579 mi
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
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).
121.3 kWh
Volvo S40 D3
104.9 kWh
121.3 kWh
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 D3
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
