The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 D5 (08 - 10) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 FSI (05 - 08)
€ 28,900
€ 21,300
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘ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 FSI.
Volvo S40 D5
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
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 FSI
3316 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
348 lb
10.5 %
General
Volvo S40 D5
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 D5
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5244T8
Engine Code
BLF
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo S40 D5
178 hp
113 hp
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo S40 D5
295 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Performance
Volvo S40 D5
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
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18.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.26 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D5
18.63 lb/hp
26.26 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 D5
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo S40 D5
38 mpg
34 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
28 mpg
city
26 mpg
48 mpg
highway
42 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
601 mi
Range
495 mi
Volvo S40 D5
601 mi
495 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
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).
130.7 kWh
Volvo S40 D5
127.6 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 D5
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
