The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI (05 - 08) vs. Volvo S40 1.8 (07 - 09)
€ 23,900
€ 23,200
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Jetta 2.0 FSI 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 1.8.
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Volvo S40 1.8
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 2.0 FSI
Volvo S40 1.8
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.79 %
General
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Volvo S40 1.8
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 manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Volvo S40 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BLR
Engine Code
B4184S8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
148 hp
123 hp
Volvo S40 1.8
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
148 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 1.8
Performance
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Volvo S40 1.8
131 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 1.8
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20.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.54 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
20.76 lb/hp
24.54 lb/hp
Volvo S40 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Volvo S40 1.8
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
29 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo S40 1.8
21 mpg
city
23 mpg
37 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
428 mi
Range
468 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
428 mi
468 mi
Volvo S40 1.8
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
151.6 kWh
138.2 kWh
Volvo S40 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Volvo S40 1.8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1060 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
