The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI (08 - 10) vs. Volvo S40 D3 (10 - 12)
€ 26,700

€ 26,800

€ 26,700
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 TSI 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 TSI
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 TSI
Volvo S40 D3
3192 lb
Curb Weight
3280 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.68 %

General
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Volvo S40 D3
1K5/1KM
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Volvo S40 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BWA
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
197 hp
148 hp
Volvo S40 D3
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 D3
Performance
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Volvo S40 D3
146 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 D3
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16.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.16 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
16.2 lb/hp
22.16 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Volvo S40 D3
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
29 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo S40 D3
21 mpg
city
34 mpg
37 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
417 mi
Range
731 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
417 mi
731 mi
Volvo S40 D3
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
155.3 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo S40 D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Volvo S40 D3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1107 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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