The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 10) vs. Volvo S40 D5 (08 - 10)
€ 23,900
€ 28,900
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 D5.
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Volvo S40 D5
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 D5
3095 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.63 %
General
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Volvo S40 D5
1K5/1KM
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Volvo S40 D5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
120 hp
178 hp
Volvo S40 D5
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 D5
Performance
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Volvo S40 D5
124 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 D5
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25.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.63 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
25.79 lb/hp
18.63 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Volvo S40 D5
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo S40 D5
29 mpg
city
28 mpg
45 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
542 mi
Range
601 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
542 mi
601 mi
Volvo S40 D5
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
127.6 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo S40 D5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Volvo S40 D5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
