Volkswagen Jetta 2009 vs Volvo S40 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.8 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Volvo S40 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Jetta engine produces 20 HP less power than Volvo S40, but torque is 85 NM more than Volvo S40. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Jetta reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Jetta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Jetta consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Jetta over 15,000 km in a year you can save 330 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Jetta consumes 2.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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`940 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 4600 | |
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