The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DSG (05 - 09) vs. Volvo S40 1.6 (07 - 10)
€ 24,500
€ 21,900
€ 24,500
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 1.9 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 1.6.
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
Volvo S40 1.6
3217 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.38 %
General
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Volvo S40 1.6
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
Volvo S40 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BKC
Engine Code
B4164S3
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
104 hp
99 hp
Volvo S40 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 1.6
Performance
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Volvo S40 1.6
116 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 1.6
▶ REPLAY
30.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.06 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
30.93 lb/hp
31.06 lb/hp
Volvo S40 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Volvo S40 1.6
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
40 mpg
33 mpg
Volvo S40 1.6
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
47 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
482 mi
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
579 mi
482 mi
Volvo S40 1.6
Environmental Impact
121.3 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 1.9 TDI
121.3 kWh
134.5 kWh
Volvo S40 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Volvo S40 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
