The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 14) vs. Volvo S40 D5 (08 - 10)
€ 24,400
€ 28,900
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.6 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Volvo S40 D5.
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo S40 D5
58.3
70
79.5
57.2
69.7
79.6
70 in
Width
69.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
57.2 in
104.4
182.8
103.9
176.2
182.8 in
Length
176.2 in
104.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo S40 D5
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.24 %
General
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo S40 D5
162
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo S40 D5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CAY*
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
178 hp
Volvo S40 D5
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 D5
Performance
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo S40 D5
118 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 D5
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29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.63 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
29.57 lb/hp
18.63 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo S40 D5
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
56 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo S40 D5
45 mpg
city
28 mpg
65 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
814 mi
Range
601 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
814 mi
601 mi
Volvo S40 D5
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
127.6 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo S40 D5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo S40 D5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
