The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI (05 - 08) vs. Volvo S40 D4 (10 - 12)
€ 23,900

€ 29,100

€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 D4.
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
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 2.0 FSI
Volvo S40 D4
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3497 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
423 lb
12.1 %

General
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Volvo S40 D4
1K5/1KM
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Volvo S40 D4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BLR
Engine Code
D5204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
148 hp
175 hp
Volvo S40 D4
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 D4
Performance
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Volvo S40 D4
131 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 D4
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20.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.98 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
20.76 lb/hp
19.98 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Volvo S40 D4
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
29 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo S40 D4
21 mpg
city
34 mpg
37 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
428 mi
Range
731 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
428 mi
731 mi
Volvo S40 D4
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).
104.9 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
151.6 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo S40 D4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Volvo S40 D4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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