The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Volvo S40 D4 Geartronic (10 - 12)
€ 21,700
€ 30,900
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Jetta 1.2 TSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.6 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Volvo S40 D4.
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Volvo S40 D4
58.3
70
79.5
57.2
69.7
79.6
70 in
Width
69.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
57.2 in
104.4
182.8
103.9
176.2
182.8 in
Length
176.2 in
104.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Volvo S40 D4
2870 lb
Curb Weight
3532 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
661 lb
18.72 %
General
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Volvo S40 D4
162
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Volvo S40 D4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CYV*
Engine Code
D5204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
104 hp
175 hp
Volvo S40 D4
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 D4
Performance
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Volvo S40 D4
118 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 D4
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27.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.18 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
27.6 lb/hp
20.18 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Volvo S40 D4
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
42 mpg
Volvo S40 D4
33 mpg
city
31 mpg
48 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
600 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
600 mi
665 mi
Volvo S40 D4
Environmental Impact
108 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
108 kWh
115.2 kWh
Volvo S40 D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Volvo S40 D4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1098 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
