The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 D5 (08 - 10) vs. VW Jetta 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 28,900
€ 26,100
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Volvo S40 D5
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
3316 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
317 lb
9.56 %
General
Volvo S40 D5
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
D5244T8
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo S40 D5
178 hp
158 hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo S40 D5
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Performance
Volvo S40 D5
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
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18.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.97 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D5
18.63 lb/hp
18.97 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 D5
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo S40 D5
38 mpg
37 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
28 mpg
city
29 mpg
48 mpg
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
601 mi
Range
542 mi
Volvo S40 D5
601 mi
542 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo S40 D5
127.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 D5
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
