The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 14)
€ 28,600
€ 26,200
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Volvo S40 D3
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3113 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.12 %
General
Volvo S40 D3
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
162
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 D3
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T5
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo S40 D3
148 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo S40 D3
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo S40 D3
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
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22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.93 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D3
22.41 lb/hp
29.93 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 D3
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo S40 D3
42 mpg
50 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
31 mpg
city
42 mpg
52 mpg
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
665 mi
Range
727 mi
Volvo S40 D3
665 mi
727 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Volvo S40 D3
115.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 D3
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
