The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.6 Tiptronic (05 - 09) vs. Volvo S40 1.6 (07 - 10)
€ 22,300

€ 21,900

€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 1.6.
VW Jetta 1.6
Volvo S40 1.6
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 1.6
3051 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.78 %

General
VW Jetta 1.6
Volvo S40 1.6
1K5/1KM
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.6
Volvo S40 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BSE
Engine Code
B4164S3
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6
101 hp
99 hp
Volvo S40 1.6
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6
109 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 1.6
Performance
VW Jetta 1.6
Volvo S40 1.6
114 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 1.6
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30.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.06 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6
30.21 lb/hp
31.06 lb/hp
Volvo S40 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.6
Volvo S40 1.6
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6
29 mpg
33 mpg
Volvo S40 1.6
21 mpg
city
26 mpg
37 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
417 mi
Range
482 mi
VW Jetta 1.6
417 mi
482 mi
Volvo S40 1.6
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
134.5 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6
155.3 kWh
134.5 kWh
Volvo S40 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.6
Volvo S40 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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