The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 D5 (08 - 10) vs. VW Jetta 1.4 TSI Hybrid DSG (13 - 14)
€ 28,900
€ 31,700
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘ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 Hybrid.
Volvo S40 D5
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI Hybrid
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 Hybrid
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %
General
Volvo S40 D5
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI Hybrid
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 D5
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI Hybrid
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
D5244T8
Engine Code
*CRJ*
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
168 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo S40 D5
178 hp
168 hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI Hybrid
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
Volvo S40 D5
295 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI Hybrid
Performance
Volvo S40 D5
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI Hybrid
140 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI Hybrid
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18.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.75 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D5
18.63 lb/hp
19.75 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 D5
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI Hybrid
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Volvo S40 D5
38 mpg
57 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI Hybrid
28 mpg
city
53 mpg
48 mpg
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
601 mi
Range
833 mi
Volvo S40 D5
601 mi
833 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI Hybrid
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).
77.7 kWh
Volvo S40 D5
127.6 kWh
77.7 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI Hybrid
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 D5
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
