Car comparison

Volvo S40 II 2.5vsVolkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI

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

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Volvo S40 II

2.5

220 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2004-2007
VS

Volkswagen Jetta V

2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2005-2006

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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Volvo S40 II 2.5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,403 kg
    3,093 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    157 hp/t
    117 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100

Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.8 L/100 km
    21.8 mpg US
    26.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    688 km
    427 mi
  • Largest trunk
    527 L
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS40 II2.5VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
Power
220hp164kW
200hp149kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,403kg3,093lb
1,526kg3,364lb
Gross weight
1,960kg4,321lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
63.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
65.6s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
25.6s
Calculated
26.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t98kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
228Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
183Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
660km410mi
Calculated
688km427mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,468mm176in
4,554mm179in
Width
1,770mm70in
1,781mm70in
Height
1,452mm57in
1,459mm57in
Wheelbase
2,640mm104in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,531mm60in
1,512mm60in
Trunk volume
404L
527L
Max trunk volume
883L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
55L
CO2 emissions
224g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo S40 II 2.5Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Volvo S40 II 2.5: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS40 II2.55,000 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm5,250 rpm
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI5,100 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm5,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS40 II2.5VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.6 s
26.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.5
220 hp
164 kW
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW

Volvo S40 II 2.5 has 20 hp more than Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI and Volvo S40 II 2.5: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.5
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.5
1,403 kg
3,093 lb
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
1,526 kg
3,364 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.5
235 km/h
146 mph
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
233 km/h
145 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.57.2 s
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI7.2 s

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.5
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI and Volvo S40 II 2.5: 1.4 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
VolvoS40 II2.5
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.5
660 km
410 mi
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
688 km
427 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoS40 II2.5
220 hp
164 kW
7.2 s
235 km/h
146 mph
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.2 s
233 km/h
145 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
VolvoS40 II2.5
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 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

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
VolvoS40 II2.5
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Volvo S40 II 2.5 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
VolvoS40 II2.5
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
7.2 s
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
7.2 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
VolvoS40 II2.5
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS40 II2.5VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,403 kg
3,093 lb
1,526 kg
3,364 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
660 km
410 mi
688 km
427 mi
CO2 score
224 g/km
-
Trunk score
404 L
14.3 cu ft
527 L
18.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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
VehicleVolvo S40 II 2.5Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km14.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi22.53 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year2,100 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S40 II 2.5

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 123 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI

  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 28 km (17 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 123 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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