The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo S40 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)

€ 24,800
Volvo S40 DRIVe (10 - 12) Volvo S40 DRIVe
€ 27,300
 VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08) VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 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 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 DRIVe
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
57.2
Blueprint Volvo S40 DRIVe (10 - 12)
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 DRIVe (10 - 12)
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 DRIVe
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3258 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Volvo S40 DRIVe (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.8 %
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)

General

Volvo S40 DRIVe
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo S40 DRIVe
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4162T
Engine Code
*CEG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo S40 DRIVe
113 hp
168 hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Volvo S40 DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

Volvo S40 DRIVe
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
121 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo S40 DRIVe
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo S40 DRIVe
62 mpg
40 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
55 mpg
city
30 mpg
67 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
899 mi
Range
579 mi
Volvo S40 DRIVe
899 mi
579 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 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).
121.3 kWh
Volvo S40 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo S40 DRIVe
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data