The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo S40 D5 (08 - 10) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 10)

€ 28,900
Volvo S40 D5 (08 - 10) Volvo S40 D5
€ 25,500
 VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 10) VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI DPF.
Volvo S40 D5
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
57.2
Blueprint Volvo S40 D5 (08 - 10)
69.7
79.6
57.4
Blueprint VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 10)
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
Blueprint Volvo S40 D5 (08 - 10)
103.9
176.2
Blueprint VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 10)
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 2.0 TDI DPF
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3276 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Volvo S40 D5 (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.21 %
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 10)

General

Volvo S40 D5
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo S40 D5
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D5244T8
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo S40 D5
178 hp
138 hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo S40 D5
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

Volvo S40 D5
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
140 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 D5

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
18.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.74 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D5
18.63 lb/hp
23.74 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo S40 D5
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo S40 D5
38 mpg
46 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
28 mpg
city
36 mpg
48 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
601 mi
Range
670 mi
Volvo S40 D5
601 mi
670 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
104.9 kWh
Volvo S40 D5
127.6 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo S40 D5
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data