Spec Sizes

Ford Focus vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2007 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus · Nissan Sentra

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length168.5 in – 178.4 in
  • Height56.8 in – 57.5 in
  • Wheelbase102.9 in
  • Curb weight2,621 lb – 2,775 lb
Front / width
  • Width66.7 in
  • Nissan Sentra width70.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Focus is 6.4 in shorter (173.4 in vs 179.8 in)
  • Width: Ford Focus is 3.8 in narrower (66.7 in vs 70.5 in)
  • Height: Nissan Sentra is 2.1 in taller (57.1 in vs 59.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (102.9 in vs 105.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 286 lb heavier (2,698 lb vs 2,984 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 286 lb heavier (2,698 lb vs 2,984 lb)
  2. Width: Ford Focus is 3.8 in narrower (66.7 in vs 70.5 in)
  3. Height: Nissan Sentra is 2.1 in taller (57.1 in vs 59.3 in)
  4. Length: Ford Focus is 6.4 in shorter (173.4 in vs 179.8 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (102.9 in vs 105.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus — Ford Focus is shorter by 6.4 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Focus — Ford Focus is narrower by 3.8 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus — Based on length × width (Ford Focus)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord FocusNissan SentraDifference
Length173.4 in179.8 in6.4 in
Width66.7 in70.5 in3.8 in
Height57.1 in59.3 in2.1 in
Wheelbase102.9 in105.7 in2.8 in
Ground clearance—7.3 in—
Curb weight2,698 lb2,984 lb286 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 168.5 in – 178.4 in).

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