The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (07 - 08)
€ 24,800
€ 25,100
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S40 DRIVe 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 1.4 TSI.
Volvo S40 DRIVe
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
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 DRIVe
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3212 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.44 %
General
Volvo S40 DRIVe
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
M
Generation
1K5/1KM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 DRIVe
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
D4162T
Engine Code
*BMY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo S40 DRIVe
113 hp
138 hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo S40 DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Performance
Volvo S40 DRIVe
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
26.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.28 lb/hp
Volvo S40 DRIVe
26.59 lb/hp
23.28 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 DRIVe
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo S40 DRIVe
62 mpg
33 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
55 mpg
city
24 mpg
67 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
899 mi
Range
482 mi
Volvo S40 DRIVe
899 mi
482 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
134.5 kWh
Volvo S40 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 DRIVe
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
