Spec Sizes

Ford Focus vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2011 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
  • Ground clearance4.7 in
  • Curb weight2,623 lb – 2,642 lb
Front / width
  • Width67.8 in
  • Nissan Sentra width70.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Focus is 4.9 in shorter (175.0 in vs 179.9 in)
  • Width: Ford Focus is 2.7 in narrower (67.8 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)
  • Ground clearance: Nissan Sentra has 2.6 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 7.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 339 lb heavier (2,633 lb vs 2,971 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Nissan Sentra has 2.6 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 7.3 in)
  2. Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 339 lb heavier (2,633 lb vs 2,971 lb)
  3. Width: Ford Focus is 2.7 in narrower (67.8 in vs 70.5 in)
  4. Length: Ford Focus is 4.9 in shorter (175.0 in vs 179.9 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 4.9 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Focus — Ford Focus is narrower by 2.7 in
  • More ground clearanceNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra has 2.6 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus — Based on length × width (Ford Focus)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord FocusNissan SentraDifference
Length175.0 in179.9 in4.9 in
Width67.8 in70.5 in2.7 in
Height58.6 in59.3 in0.7 in
Wheelbase102.9 in105.7 in2.8 in
Ground clearance4.7 in7.3 in2.6 in
Curb weight2,633 lb2,971 lb339 lb

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