The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI (05 - 09) vs. Volvo S40 D4 Geartronic (10 - 12)
€ 22,400
€ 30,900
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Jetta 1.9 TDI 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 D4.
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Volvo S40 D4
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 1.9 TDI
Volvo S40 D4
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3532 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
401 lb
11.35 %
General
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Volvo S40 D4
1K5/1KM
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Volvo S40 D4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BKC
Engine Code
D5204T
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
104 hp
175 hp
Volvo S40 D4
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 D4
Performance
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Volvo S40 D4
117 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 D4
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30.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.18 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
30.11 lb/hp
20.18 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Volvo S40 D4
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
45 mpg
42 mpg
Volvo S40 D4
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
52 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
657 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
657 mi
665 mi
Volvo S40 D4
Environmental Impact
107 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 1.9 TDI
107 kWh
115.2 kWh
Volvo S40 D4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Volvo S40 D4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
