The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF DSG (06 - 08) vs. Volvo S40 2.0 (07 - 11)
€ 24,900

€ 24,600

€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF 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 2.0.
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo S40 2.0
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 DPF
Volvo S40 2.0
3217 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
196 lb
6.09 %

General
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo S40 2.0
1K5/1KM
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo S40 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BKC
Engine Code
B4204S4
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
104 hp
143 hp
Volvo S40 2.0
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 2.0
Performance
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo S40 2.0
116 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 2.0
▶ REPLAY
30.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.12 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
30.93 lb/hp
21.12 lb/hp
Volvo S40 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo S40 2.0
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
39 mpg
31 mpg
Volvo S40 2.0
30 mpg
city
22 mpg
46 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
570 mi
Range
450 mi
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
570 mi
450 mi
Volvo S40 2.0
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
144 kWh
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
123.4 kWh
144 kWh
Volvo S40 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo S40 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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