The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF DSG (08 - 10) vs. Volvo S40 D5 (08 - 10)
€ 29,800

€ 28,900

€ 29,800
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 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 D5.
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo S40 D5
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 D5
3340 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.72 %

General
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo S40 D5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CEG*
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
178 hp
Volvo S40 D5
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 D5
Performance
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo S40 D5
137 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 D5
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19.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.63 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
19.88 lb/hp
18.63 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo S40 D5
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
41 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo S40 D5
32 mpg
city
28 mpg
49 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
600 mi
Range
601 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
600 mi
601 mi
Volvo S40 D5
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
127.6 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
117.3 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo S40 D5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo S40 D5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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