The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. Volvo S40 D5 Geartronic (07 - 10)
€ 22,800
€ 30,600
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 D5.
VW Jetta 1.6
Volvo S40 D5
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 D5
3038 lb
Curb Weight
3344 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
306 lb
9.15 %
General
VW Jetta 1.6
Volvo S40 D5
1K5/1KM
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.6
Volvo S40 D5
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BSE
Engine Code
D5244T8
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6
101 hp
178 hp
Volvo S40 D5
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6
109 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 D5
Performance
VW Jetta 1.6
Volvo S40 D5
116 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 D5
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30.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.79 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6
30.08 lb/hp
18.79 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.6
Volvo S40 D5
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6
35 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo S40 D5
26 mpg
city
24 mpg
42 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
503 mi
Range
533 mi
VW Jetta 1.6
503 mi
533 mi
Volvo S40 D5
Environmental Impact
128.7 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
128.7 kWh
144 kWh
Volvo S40 D5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.6
Volvo S40 D5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
