The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Volvo S40 T5 Geartronic (07 - 12)
€ 20,600
€ 33,700
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘ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 T5.
VW Jetta 1.6
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 1.6
Volvo S40 T5
2961 lb
Curb Weight
3258 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.15 %
General
VW Jetta 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.6
Volvo S40 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
BSE
Engine Code
B5254T7
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6
101 hp
227 hp
Volvo S40 T5
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6
109 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 T5
Performance
VW Jetta 1.6
Volvo S40 T5
116 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 T5
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29.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.35 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6
29.32 lb/hp
14.35 lb/hp
Volvo S40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.6
Volvo S40 T5
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6
32 mpg
25 mpg
Volvo S40 T5
24 mpg
city
17 mpg
39 mpg
highway
34 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
462 mi
Range
410 mi
VW Jetta 1.6
462 mi
410 mi
Volvo S40 T5
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).
178.2 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6
140.2 kWh
178.2 kWh
Volvo S40 T5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.6
Volvo S40 T5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1063 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
