Spec Sizes

Ford Focus vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus · Nissan Sentra

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

Side view
  • Length175.0 in
  • Height58.6 in
  • Wheelbase102.9 in
  • Curb weight2,588 lb – 2,623 lb
Front / width
  • Width66.7 in
  • Nissan Sentra width70.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Focus is 4.8 in shorter (175.0 in vs 179.8 in)
  • Width: Ford Focus is 3.8 in narrower (66.7 in vs 70.5 in)
  • Height: Nissan Sentra is 0.7 in taller (58.6 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 401 lb heavier (2,606 lb vs 3,006 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 401 lb heavier (2,606 lb vs 3,006 lb)
  2. Width: Ford Focus is 3.8 in narrower (66.7 in vs 70.5 in)
  3. Length: Ford Focus is 4.8 in shorter (175.0 in vs 179.8 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (102.9 in vs 105.7 in)
  5. Height: Nissan Sentra is 0.7 in taller (58.6 in vs 59.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus — Ford Focus is shorter by 4.8 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
Length175.0 in179.8 in4.8 in
Width66.7 in70.5 in3.8 in
Height58.6 in59.3 in0.7 in
Wheelbase102.9 in105.7 in2.8 in
Ground clearance—7.3 in—
Curb weight2,606 lb3,006 lb401 lb

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