The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo S40 D5 Geartronic (07 - 10) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)

€ 30,600
Volvo S40 D5 Geartronic (07 - 10) Volvo S40 D5
€ 27,300
 VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08) VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI DPF.
Volvo S40 D5
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
57.2
Blueprint Volvo S40 D5 Geartronic (07 - 10)
69.7
79.6
57.4
Blueprint VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
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 Geartronic (07 - 10)
103.9
176.2
Blueprint VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
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
3344 lb
Curb Weight
3258 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Volvo S40 D5 Geartronic (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.57 %
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)

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
5-speed automatic 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
*CEG*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo S40 D5
178 hp
168 hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Volvo S40 D5
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

Volvo S40 D5
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
137 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 D5

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo S40 D5
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo S40 D5
34 mpg
40 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
24 mpg
city
30 mpg
43 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
533 mi
Range
579 mi
Volvo S40 D5
533 mi
579 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 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).
121.3 kWh
Volvo S40 D5
144 kWh
121.3 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo S40 D5
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data