The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (05 - 08) vs. Volvo S40 D2 (10 - 12)
€ 26,600
€ 24,200
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 D2.
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Volvo S40 D2
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 D2
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.68 %
General
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Volvo S40 D2
1K5/1KM
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Volvo S40 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BLG*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
168 hp
113 hp
Volvo S40 D2
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 D2
Performance
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Volvo S40 D2
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 D2
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18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.59 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
26.59 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Volvo S40 D2
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
32 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo S40 D2
24 mpg
city
45 mpg
41 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
468 mi
Range
795 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
468 mi
795 mi
Volvo S40 D2
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
138.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo S40 D2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Volvo S40 D2
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
