The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 T5 AWD (07 - 10) vs. VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (07 - 08)
€ 34,500
€ 25,100
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3212 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
194 lb
5.7 %
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-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
*BMY*
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
138 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo S40 T5
227 hp
138 hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo S40 T5
236 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Performance
Volvo S40 T5
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.28 lb/hp
Volvo S40 T5
15 lb/hp
23.28 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 T5
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo S40 T5
25 mpg
33 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
17 mpg
city
24 mpg
32 mpg
highway
42 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
375 mi
Range
482 mi
Volvo S40 T5
375 mi
482 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
134.5 kWh
Volvo S40 T5
181.9 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 T5
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
