The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 T5 (07 - 10) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 14)
€ 31,900
€ 24,400
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S40 T5 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.6 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT.
Volvo S40 T5
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
57.2
69.7
79.6
58.3
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
103.9
176.2
104.4
182.8
176.2 in
Length
182.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S40 T5
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.71 %
General
Volvo S40 T5
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
M
Generation
162
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 T5
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B5254T7
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo S40 T5
227 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo S40 T5
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Volvo S40 T5
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
14.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
Volvo S40 T5
14.22 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 T5
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Volvo S40 T5
27 mpg
56 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
19 mpg
city
45 mpg
37 mpg
highway
65 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
443 mi
Range
814 mi
Volvo S40 T5
443 mi
814 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
86.4 kWh
Volvo S40 T5
164.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 T5
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
