The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 D5 (08 - 10) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 28,900
€ 20,600
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S40 D5 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 1.6.
Volvo S40 D5
VW Jetta 1.6
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 D5
VW Jetta 1.6
3316 lb
Curb Weight
2961 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
355 lb
10.71 %
General
Volvo S40 D5
VW Jetta 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 D5
VW Jetta 1.6
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5244T8
Engine Code
BSE
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo S40 D5
178 hp
101 hp
VW Jetta 1.6
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo S40 D5
295 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.6
Performance
Volvo S40 D5
VW Jetta 1.6
140 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6
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18.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.32 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D5
18.63 lb/hp
29.32 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 D5
VW Jetta 1.6
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo S40 D5
38 mpg
32 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6
28 mpg
city
24 mpg
48 mpg
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
601 mi
Range
462 mi
Volvo S40 D5
601 mi
462 mi
VW Jetta 1.6
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).
140.2 kWh
Volvo S40 D5
127.6 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 D5
VW Jetta 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
