The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF (09 - 10)
€ 24,800
€ 23,400
€ 24,800
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 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 1.6 TDI DPF.
Volvo S40 DRIVe
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 DRIVe
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3157 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.81 %
General
Volvo S40 DRIVe
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 DRIVe
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo S40 DRIVe
113 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo S40 DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Performance
Volvo S40 DRIVe
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
121 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
26.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.36 lb/hp
Volvo S40 DRIVe
26.59 lb/hp
30.36 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 DRIVe
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo S40 DRIVe
62 mpg
50 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
55 mpg
city
41 mpg
67 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
899 mi
Range
727 mi
Volvo S40 DRIVe
899 mi
727 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
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).
96.7 kWh
Volvo S40 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 DRIVe
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
