The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI (08 - 10) vs. Volvo S40 T5 Geartronic (07 - 12)
€ 24,800
€ 33,700
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘ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 T5.
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Volvo S40 T5
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 T5
3161 lb
Curb Weight
3258 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
97 lb
2.98 %
General
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Volvo S40 T5
1K5/1KM
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Volvo S40 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAV*
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
158 hp
227 hp
Volvo S40 T5
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 T5
Performance
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Volvo S40 T5
137 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 T5
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20.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.35 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
20.01 lb/hp
14.35 lb/hp
Volvo S40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Volvo S40 T5
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
25 mpg
Volvo S40 T5
27 mpg
city
17 mpg
43 mpg
highway
34 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
518 mi
Range
410 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
518 mi
410 mi
Volvo S40 T5
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).
178.2 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
178.2 kWh
Volvo S40 T5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Volvo S40 T5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
1063 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
