The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI (05 - 08) vs. Volvo S40 1.6D (07 - 09)
€ 25,600
€ 23,500
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Jetta 2.0 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 1.6D.
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 1.6D
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 TDI
Volvo S40 1.6D
3236 lb
Curb Weight
3060 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.44 %
General
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 1.6D
1K5/1KM
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 1.6D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMM
Engine Code
D4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
138 hp
108 hp
Volvo S40 1.6D
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 1.6D
Performance
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 1.6D
129 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 1.6D
▶ REPLAY
23.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.33 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
23.45 lb/hp
28.33 lb/hp
Volvo S40 1.6D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 1.6D
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
48 mpg
Volvo S40 1.6D
33 mpg
city
38 mpg
49 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
610 mi
Range
659 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
610 mi
659 mi
Volvo S40 1.6D
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
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).
100.7 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
Volvo S40 1.6D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 1.6D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
