The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 D5 (08 - 10) vs. VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT (11 - 14)
€ 28,900
€ 22,100
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S40 D5 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 1.2 TSI BMT.
Volvo S40 D5
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI 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 D5
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
3316 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
439 lb
13.24 %
General
Volvo S40 D5
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
M
Generation
162
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 D5
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5244T8
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo S40 D5
178 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo S40 D5
295 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo S40 D5
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
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18.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.66 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D5
18.63 lb/hp
27.66 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 D5
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo S40 D5
38 mpg
44 mpg
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
28 mpg
city
36 mpg
48 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
601 mi
Range
645 mi
Volvo S40 D5
601 mi
645 mi
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
100.4 kWh
Volvo S40 D5
127.6 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 D5
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
