The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI (05 - 08) vs. Volvo S40 D3 (10 - 12)
€ 25,600
€ 26,800
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 D3.
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 D3
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 D3
3236 lb
Curb Weight
3280 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.34 %
General
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 D3
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMM
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
Volvo S40 D3
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 D3
Performance
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 D3
129 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 D3
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23.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.16 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
23.45 lb/hp
22.16 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 D3
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo S40 D3
33 mpg
city
34 mpg
49 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
610 mi
Range
731 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
610 mi
731 mi
Volvo S40 D3
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).
104.9 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo S40 D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 D3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
