The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DSG (05 - 09) vs. Volvo S40 DRIVe (10 - 12)
€ 24,500
€ 24,800
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 DRIVe.
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Volvo S40 DRIVe
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 DRIVe
3217 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.59 %
General
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Volvo S40 DRIVe
1K5/1KM
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BKC
Engine Code
D4162T
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
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
104 hp
113 hp
Volvo S40 DRIVe
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Performance
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Volvo S40 DRIVe
116 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 DRIVe
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30.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.59 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
30.93 lb/hp
26.59 lb/hp
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
40 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo S40 DRIVe
31 mpg
city
55 mpg
47 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
899 mi
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
579 mi
899 mi
Volvo S40 DRIVe
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).
78.2 kWh
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
121.3 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Volvo S40 DRIVe
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
