Car comparison

Volkswagen Jetta V 1.4 TSIvsVolvo S40 II 2.4 i

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Jetta V

1.4 TSI

170 hp1390 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbo + superchargedSedan2005-2008
VS

Volvo S40 II

2.4 i

170 hp2435 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2004-2007

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Jetta V 1.4 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph Unrestricted
    220 km/h
    137 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    170 hp
    127 kW
  • Highest torque
    240 Nm
    177 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    753 km
    468 mi
  • Largest trunk
    527 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSIVolvoS40 II2.4 i
Power
170hp127kW
170hp127kW
Torque
240Nm177lb-ft
230Nm170lb-ft
Curb weight
1,370kg3,020lb
1,368kg3,016lb
Gross weight
1,940kg4,277lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
72.3s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
73.0s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
30.8s
Calculated
31.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
124hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
124hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
175Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
168Nm/t112lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
753km468mi
Calculated
729km453mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,390cc85cu in
2,435cc149cu in
Length
4,554mm179in
4,468mm176in
Width
1,781mm70in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,459mm57in
1,452mm57in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,640mm104in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,531mm60in
Rear track
1,512mm60in
1,535mm60in
Trunk volume
527L
404L
Max trunk volume-
883L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
62L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Jetta V 1.4 TSIVolvo S40 II 2.4 iPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Jetta V 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S40 II 2.4 i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI6,000 rpm1,500-4,750 rpm6,250 rpm
VolvoS40 II2.4 i6,000 rpm4,400 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSIVolvoS40 II2.4 i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.8 s
31.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
170 hp
127 kW
VolvoS40 II2.4 i
170 hp
127 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
VolvoS40 II2.4 i
230 Nm
170 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
VolvoS40 II2.4 i
1,368 kg
3,016 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
VolvoS40 II2.4 i
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI8.1 s
VolvoS40 II2.4 i8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Jetta V 1.4 TSI and Volvo S40 II 2.4 i: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
VolvoS40 II2.4 i
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Jetta V 1.4 TSI and Volvo S40 II 2.4 i: 1.2 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
VolvoS40 II2.4 i
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
753 km
468 mi
VolvoS40 II2.4 i
729 km
453 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
170 hp
127 kW
8.1 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
VolvoS40 II2.4 i
170 hp
127 kW
8.2 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
527 L
18.6 cu ft
Length
4,554 mm
179.3 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
VolvoS40 II2.4 i
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
404 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,468 mm
175.9 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
VolvoS40 II2.4 i
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Volkswagen Jetta V 1.4 TSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
8.1 s
VolvoS40 II2.4 i
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
8.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
VolvoS40 II2.4 i
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSIVolvoS40 II2.4 i
Power
170 hp
127 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
230 Nm
170 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
1,368 kg
3,016 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
527 L
18.6 cu ft
Length
4,554 mm
179.3 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
404 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,468 mm
175.9 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
Range score
753 km
468 mi
729 km
453 mi
Trunk score
527 L
18.6 cu ft
404 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Jetta V 1.4 TSIVolvo S40 II 2.4 i
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Jetta V 1.4 TSI

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 24 km (15 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 123 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Volvo S40 II 2.4 i

  • Is 2 kg lighter
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

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