The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 T5 (07 - 10) vs. VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 10)
€ 31,900
€ 26,600
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S40 T5 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 T5
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 T5
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3201 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.81 %
General
Volvo S40 T5
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
M
Generation
1K5/1KM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 T5
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
B5254T7
Engine Code
*CAV*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo S40 T5
227 hp
158 hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo S40 T5
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Performance
Volvo S40 T5
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
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14.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.26 lb/hp
Volvo S40 T5
14.22 lb/hp
20.26 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 T5
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo S40 T5
27 mpg
37 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
19 mpg
city
29 mpg
37 mpg
highway
44 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
443 mi
Range
534 mi
Volvo S40 T5
443 mi
534 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
121.2 kWh
Volvo S40 T5
164.8 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 T5
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
1098 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
