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 6.6 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Volvo S40 D3.
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Volvo S40 D3
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
Volvo S40 D3
3113 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.12 %
General
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Volvo S40 D3
162
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
Volvo S40 D3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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
535 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 D3
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29.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
29.93 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Volvo S40 D3
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
42 mpg
Volvo S40 D3
42 mpg
city
31 mpg
56 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
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
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Volvo S40 D3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
