The Comparative Analysis :

VW Jetta 2.0 TDI (05 - 08) vs. Volvo S40 D5 (08 - 10)

€ 25,600
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI (05 - 08) VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
€ 28,900
 Volvo S40 D5 (08 - 10) Volvo S40 D5
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘ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 D5.
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 D5
57.4
Blueprint VW Jetta 2.0 TDI (05 - 08)
70.1
78.9
57.2
Blueprint Volvo S40 D5 (08 - 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 TDI (05 - 08)
101.4
179.3
Blueprint Volvo S40 D5 (08 - 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 TDI
Volvo S40 D5
3236 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.38 %
Volvo S40 D5 (08 - 10)

General

VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 D5
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 D5
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMM
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
138 hp
178 hp
Volvo S40 D5
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 D5

Performance

VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 D5
129 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 D5

▶ REPLAY
23.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.63 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
23.45 lb/hp
18.63 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 D5
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo S40 D5
33 mpg
city
28 mpg
49 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
601 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
610 mi
601 mi
Volvo S40 D5
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).
127.6 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo S40 D5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Volvo S40 D5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data