The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI (08 - 10) vs. Volvo S40 D4 (10 - 12)
€ 24,800
€ 29,100
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 D4.
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Volvo S40 D4
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 D4
3161 lb
Curb Weight
3497 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
335 lb
9.58 %
General
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Volvo S40 D4
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Volvo S40 D4
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CAV*
Engine Code
D5204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
158 hp
175 hp
Volvo S40 D4
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 D4
Performance
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Volvo S40 D4
137 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 D4
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20.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.98 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
20.01 lb/hp
19.98 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Volvo S40 D4
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo S40 D4
27 mpg
city
34 mpg
43 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
518 mi
Range
731 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
518 mi
731 mi
Volvo S40 D4
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).
104.9 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo S40 D4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Volvo S40 D4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
