The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 D5 Geartronic (07 - 10) vs. VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 30,600
€ 25,900
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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 7.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT.
Volvo S40 D5
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
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
183.4
176.2 in
Length
183.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S40 D5
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
3344 lb
Curb Weight
3003 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.23 %
General
Volvo S40 D5
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
M
Generation
162
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 D5
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5244T8
Engine Code
*CZC*
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
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo S40 D5
178 hp
123 hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo S40 D5
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo S40 D5
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
18.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.41 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D5
18.79 lb/hp
24.41 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 D5
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Volvo S40 D5
34 mpg
47 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
24 mpg
city
39 mpg
43 mpg
highway
55 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
533 mi
Range
684 mi
Volvo S40 D5
533 mi
684 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
144 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).
94.8 kWh
Volvo S40 D5
144 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 D5
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
