The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (05 - 08) vs. Volvo S40 2.4i Geartronic (07 - 10)
€ 26,600
€ 27,800
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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 2.4i.
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Volvo S40 2.4i
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 2.4i
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.96 %
General
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Volvo S40 2.4i
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Volvo S40 2.4i
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BLG*
Engine Code
B5244S4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
168 hp
168 hp
Volvo S40 2.4i
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 2.4i
Performance
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Volvo S40 2.4i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 2.4i
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18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.15 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
19.15 lb/hp
Volvo S40 2.4i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Volvo S40 2.4i
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
32 mpg
26 mpg
Volvo S40 2.4i
24 mpg
city
18 mpg
41 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
468 mi
Range
423 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
468 mi
423 mi
Volvo S40 2.4i
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
172.4 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
138.2 kWh
172.4 kWh
Volvo S40 2.4i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Volvo S40 2.4i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1060 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
