The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (05 - 08) vs. Volvo S40 T5 (07 - 10)
€ 26,600
€ 31,900
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘ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 T5.
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Volvo S40 T5
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 T5
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.3 %
General
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Volvo S40 T5
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Volvo S40 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BLG*
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
168 hp
227 hp
Volvo S40 T5
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 T5
Performance
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Volvo S40 T5
137 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 T5
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18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.22 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
14.22 lb/hp
Volvo S40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Volvo S40 T5
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
32 mpg
27 mpg
Volvo S40 T5
24 mpg
city
19 mpg
41 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
468 mi
Range
443 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
468 mi
443 mi
Volvo S40 T5
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).
164.8 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
138.2 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo S40 T5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Volvo S40 T5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
