The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 D4 (10 - 12) vs. VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 10)
€ 29,100
€ 26,600
€ 29,100
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 D4 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 1.4 TSI.
Volvo S40 D4
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
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 D4
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
3497 lb
Curb Weight
3201 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
295 lb
8.44 %
General
Volvo S40 D4
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
M
Generation
1K5/1KM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 D4
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
D5204T
Engine Code
*CAV*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo S40 D4
175 hp
158 hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo S40 D4
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Performance
Volvo S40 D4
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
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19.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.26 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D4
19.98 lb/hp
20.26 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 D4
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo S40 D4
46 mpg
37 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
34 mpg
city
29 mpg
59 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
731 mi
Range
534 mi
Volvo S40 D4
731 mi
534 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).
121.2 kWh
Volvo S40 D4
104.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 D4
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
957 lb
Maximum Payload
1098 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
