The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Volvo S40 DRIVe (10 - 12)
€ 21,700
€ 24,800
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 DRIVe.
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Volvo S40 DRIVe
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 DRIVe
2870 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.46 %
General
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Volvo S40 DRIVe
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
104 hp
113 hp
Volvo S40 DRIVe
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Performance
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Volvo S40 DRIVe
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 DRIVe
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27.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.59 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
27.6 lb/hp
26.59 lb/hp
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo S40 DRIVe
33 mpg
city
55 mpg
48 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
600 mi
Range
899 mi
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
600 mi
899 mi
Volvo S40 DRIVe
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).
78.2 kWh
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
108 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Volvo S40 DRIVe
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1098 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
