The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 10) vs. Volvo S40 1.8 (07 - 09)
€ 25,500
€ 23,200
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF 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 1.8.
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo S40 1.8
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 DPF
Volvo S40 1.8
3276 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
258 lb
7.88 %
General
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo S40 1.8
1K5/1KM
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo S40 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMM
Engine Code
B4184S8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
123 hp
Volvo S40 1.8
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 1.8
Performance
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo S40 1.8
129 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 1.8
▶ REPLAY
23.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.54 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
23.74 lb/hp
24.54 lb/hp
Volvo S40 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo S40 1.8
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
46 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo S40 1.8
36 mpg
city
23 mpg
55 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
670 mi
Range
468 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
670 mi
468 mi
Volvo S40 1.8
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
104.9 kWh
138.2 kWh
Volvo S40 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo S40 1.8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1060 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
