The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (05 - 08)
€ 28,600
€ 26,600
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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 7.8 cm shorter, 1.1 cm narrower and 0.5 cm lower than the VW Jetta 1.4 TSI.
Volvo S40 D3
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
1454
1770
2022
1459
1781
2003
1770 mm
Width
1781 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2003 mm
1454 mm
Height
1459 mm
2640
4476
2575
4554
4476 mm
Length
4554 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2575 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S40 D3
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
1504 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1940 kg
Weight Difference:
59 kg
3.92 %
General
Volvo S40 D3
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
M
Generation
1K5/1KM
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 D3
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
D5204T5
Engine Code
*BLG*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo S40 D3
148 bhp
168 bhp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo S40 D3
350 NM
240 NM
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Performance
Volvo S40 D3
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
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10.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.6 kg/bhp
Volvo S40 D3
10.16 kg/bhp
8.6 kg/bhp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 D3
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo S40 D3
50 mpg
39 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
city
29 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
49 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
665 mi
Range
468 mi
Volvo S40 D3
665 mi
468 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
138.2 kWh
Volvo S40 D3
115.2 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 D3
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
516 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
404 L
Boot Capacity
527 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
