The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI (08 - 10) vs. Volvo S40 1.6D (07 - 09)
€ 24,800
€ 23,500
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Jetta 1.4 TSI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Volvo S40 1.6D.
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Volvo S40 1.6D
57.4
70.1
78.9
57.2
69.7
79.6
70.1 in
Width
69.7 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
57.2 in
101.4
179.3
103.9
176.2
179.3 in
Length
176.2 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Volvo S40 1.6D
3161 lb
Curb Weight
3060 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.19 %
General
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Volvo S40 1.6D
1K5/1KM
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Volvo S40 1.6D
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAV*
Engine Code
D4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
158 hp
108 hp
Volvo S40 1.6D
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 1.6D
Performance
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Volvo S40 1.6D
137 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 1.6D
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20.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.33 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
20.01 lb/hp
28.33 lb/hp
Volvo S40 1.6D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Volvo S40 1.6D
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
48 mpg
Volvo S40 1.6D
27 mpg
city
38 mpg
43 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
518 mi
Range
659 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
518 mi
659 mi
Volvo S40 1.6D
Environmental Impact
125 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).
100.7 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
100.7 kWh
Volvo S40 1.6D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Volvo S40 1.6D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
