The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 Tiptronic (05 - 09)
€ 28,600
€ 22,300
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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 1.6.
Volvo S40 D3
VW Jetta 1.6
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 1.6
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3051 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.99 %
General
Volvo S40 D3
VW Jetta 1.6
M
Generation
1K5/1KM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 D3
VW Jetta 1.6
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T5
Engine Code
BSE
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo S40 D3
148 hp
101 hp
VW Jetta 1.6
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo S40 D3
258 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.6
Performance
Volvo S40 D3
VW Jetta 1.6
127 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6
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22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.21 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D3
22.41 lb/hp
30.21 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 D3
VW Jetta 1.6
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Volvo S40 D3
42 mpg
29 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6
31 mpg
city
21 mpg
52 mpg
highway
37 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
665 mi
Range
417 mi
Volvo S40 D3
665 mi
417 mi
VW Jetta 1.6
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).
155.3 kWh
Volvo S40 D3
115.2 kWh
155.3 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 D3
VW Jetta 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
