The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 D5 Geartronic (07 - 10) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF (09 - 10)
€ 30,600
€ 23,400
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI DPF.
Volvo S40 D5
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
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 TDI DPF
3344 lb
Curb Weight
3157 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.59 %
General
Volvo S40 D5
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
M
Generation
1K5/1KM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 D5
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5244T8
Engine Code
*CAY*
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo S40 D5
178 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo S40 D5
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Performance
Volvo S40 D5
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
137 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
18.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.36 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D5
18.79 lb/hp
30.36 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 D5
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo S40 D5
34 mpg
50 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
24 mpg
city
41 mpg
43 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
533 mi
Range
727 mi
Volvo S40 D5
533 mi
727 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
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).
96.7 kWh
Volvo S40 D5
144 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 D5
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
