The Comparative Analysis :

VW Jetta 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 08) vs. Volvo S40 2.4 Geartronic (07 - 10)

€ 25,600
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 08) VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
€ 26,400
Volvo S40 2.4 Geartronic (07 - 10) Volvo S40 2.4
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

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 2.4.
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Volvo S40 2.4
57.4
Blueprint VW Jetta 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 08)
70.1
78.9
57.2
Blueprint Volvo S40 2.4 Geartronic (07 - 10)
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
Blueprint VW Jetta 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 08)
101.4
179.3
Blueprint Volvo S40 2.4 Geartronic (07 - 10)
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 2.4
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3206 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.56 %
Volvo S40 2.4 Geartronic (07 - 10)

General

VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Volvo S40 2.4
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Volvo S40 2.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BLR
Engine Code
B5244S5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
148 hp
138 hp
Volvo S40 2.4
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
148 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 2.4

Performance

VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Volvo S40 2.4
129 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 2.0 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 2.4

 REPLAY
21.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.23 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
21.11 lb/hp
23.23 lb/hp
Volvo S40 2.4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Volvo S40 2.4
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
28 mpg
26 mpg
Volvo S40 2.4
20 mpg
city
18 mpg
37 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
407 mi
Range
423 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
407 mi
423 mi
Volvo S40 2.4
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
172.4 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
159.2 kWh
172.4 kWh
Volvo S40 2.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Volvo S40 2.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1131 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data