The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 D5 (08 - 10) vs. VW Jetta 1.9 TDI (05 - 09)
€ 28,900
€ 22,400
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI.
Volvo S40 D5
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.58 %
General
Volvo S40 D5
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
M
Generation
1K5/1KM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 D5
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5244T8
Engine Code
BKC
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo S40 D5
178 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Volvo S40 D5
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Performance
Volvo S40 D5
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
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18.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.11 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D5
18.63 lb/hp
30.11 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 D5
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo S40 D5
38 mpg
45 mpg
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
28 mpg
city
36 mpg
48 mpg
highway
52 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
601 mi
Range
657 mi
Volvo S40 D5
601 mi
657 mi
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
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).
107 kWh
Volvo S40 D5
127.6 kWh
107 kWh
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 D5
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
