The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 14) vs. Volvo S40 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
€ 26,200

€ 28,600

€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Jetta 1.6 TDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 16.8 cm longer, 0.8 cm wider and 2.8 cm taller than the Volvo S40 D3.
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Volvo S40 D3
1482
1778
2020
1454
1770
2022
1778 mm
Width
1770 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1482 mm
Height
1454 mm
2651
4644
2640
4476
4644 mm
Length
4476 mm
2651 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Volvo S40 D3
1412 kg
Kerb Weight
1504 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2020 kg

Weight Difference:
92 kg
6.12 %

General
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Volvo S40 D3
162
Generation
M
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Volvo S40 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
148 bhp
Volvo S40 D3
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
250 NM
350 NM
Volvo S40 D3
Performance
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Volvo S40 D3
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 D3
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13.58 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.16 kg/bhp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
13.58 kg/bhp
10.16 kg/bhp
Volvo S40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Volvo S40 D3
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
50 mpg
Volvo S40 D3
50 mpg
city
37 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
727 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
727 mi
665 mi
Volvo S40 D3
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
115.2 kWh
Volvo S40 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Volvo S40 D3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
518 kg
Maximum Payload
516 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
404 L








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