The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo S40 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 24,800
Volvo S40 DRIVe (10 - 12) Volvo S40 DRIVe
€ 27,300
 VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 24,800
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 DRIVe 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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Volvo S40 DRIVe
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
57.2
Blueprint Volvo S40 DRIVe (10 - 12)
69.7
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint Volvo S40 DRIVe (10 - 12)
103.9
176.2
Blueprint VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
104.4
183.4
176.2 in
Length
183.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo S40 DRIVe
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Volvo S40 DRIVe (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.69 %
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Volvo S40 DRIVe
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
M
Generation
162
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo S40 DRIVe
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4162T
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Volvo S40 DRIVe
113 hp
108 hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo S40 DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Volvo S40 DRIVe
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.89 lb/hp
Volvo S40 DRIVe
26.59 lb/hp
28.89 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo S40 DRIVe
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Volvo S40 DRIVe
62 mpg
57 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
55 mpg
city
50 mpg
67 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
899 mi
Range
833 mi
Volvo S40 DRIVe
899 mi
833 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
84.3 kWh
Volvo S40 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo S40 DRIVe
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data