The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Volvo S40 2.0 (07 - 11)
€ 20,600
€ 24,600
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Jetta 1.6 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 2.0.
VW Jetta 1.6
Volvo S40 2.0
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 1.6
Volvo S40 2.0
2961 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.99 %
General
VW Jetta 1.6
Volvo S40 2.0
1K5/1KM
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.6
Volvo S40 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BSE
Engine Code
B4204S4
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6
101 hp
143 hp
Volvo S40 2.0
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6
109 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 2.0
Performance
VW Jetta 1.6
Volvo S40 2.0
116 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 2.0
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29.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.12 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6
29.32 lb/hp
21.12 lb/hp
Volvo S40 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.6
Volvo S40 2.0
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6
32 mpg
31 mpg
Volvo S40 2.0
24 mpg
city
22 mpg
39 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
462 mi
Range
450 mi
VW Jetta 1.6
462 mi
450 mi
Volvo S40 2.0
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
144 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6
140.2 kWh
144 kWh
Volvo S40 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.6
Volvo S40 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
