Volkswagen Jetta 2009 vs Volvo S40 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Volvo S40 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Jetta engine produces 2 HP more power than Volvo S40, but torque is 2 NM less than Volvo S40. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen Jetta reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 7.2 | |
| Volkswagen Jetta consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Jetta could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.55 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Jetta is 7 cm longer than the Volvo S40, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 527 litres | 404 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 883 litres | |
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Volkswagen Jetta has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Jetta has 123 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Jetta is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volvo S40. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 4200 | |
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