The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (05 - 08) vs. Volvo S40 D4 Geartronic (10 - 12)
€ 26,600
€ 30,900
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 D4.
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Volvo S40 D4
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 D4
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3532 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
346 lb
9.8 %
General
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Volvo S40 D4
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Volvo S40 D4
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*BLG*
Engine Code
D5204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
168 hp
175 hp
Volvo S40 D4
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 D4
Performance
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Volvo S40 D4
137 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 D4
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18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.18 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
20.18 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Volvo S40 D4
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
32 mpg
42 mpg
Volvo S40 D4
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
41 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
468 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
468 mi
665 mi
Volvo S40 D4
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).
115.2 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
138.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
Volvo S40 D4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Volvo S40 D4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
