The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (07 - 08) vs. Volvo S40 1.6 (07 - 10)
€ 25,100
€ 21,900
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 1.6.
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Volvo S40 1.6
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 1.6
3212 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.27 %
General
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Volvo S40 1.6
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Volvo S40 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BMY*
Engine Code
B4164S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
138 hp
99 hp
Volvo S40 1.6
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
162 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 1.6
Performance
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Volvo S40 1.6
127 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 1.6
▶ REPLAY
23.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.06 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
23.28 lb/hp
31.06 lb/hp
Volvo S40 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Volvo S40 1.6
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
33 mpg
33 mpg
Volvo S40 1.6
24 mpg
city
26 mpg
42 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
482 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
482 mi
482 mi
Volvo S40 1.6
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
134.5 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
134.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
Volvo S40 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Volvo S40 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
