The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 D4 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 14)
€ 30,900
€ 26,600
€ 30,900
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 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 BMT.
Volvo S40 D4
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
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 D4
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
3532 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
412 lb
11.67 %
General
Volvo S40 D4
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
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 D4
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo S40 D4
175 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo S40 D4
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Volvo S40 D4
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
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20.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D4
20.18 lb/hp
30 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 D4
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Volvo S40 D4
42 mpg
55 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
48 mpg
52 mpg
highway
59 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
665 mi
Range
795 mi
Volvo S40 D4
665 mi
795 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
88.5 kWh
Volvo S40 D4
115.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 D4
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
