Spec Sizes

Nissan Sentra vs Ford Focus Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Ford Focus

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

Side view
  • Length177.5 in
  • Height55.5 in
  • Wheelbase99.8 in
  • Curb weight2,548 lb – 2,674 lb
Front / width
  • Width67.3 in
  • Ford Focus width66.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Focus is 4.4 in shorter (177.5 in vs 173.1 in)
  • Width: Ford Focus is 0.4 in narrower (67.3 in vs 66.9 in)
  • Height: Nissan Sentra is 0.4 in taller (55.5 in vs 55.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (99.8 in vs 103.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Focus is 23 lb heavier (2,611 lb vs 2,634 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (99.8 in vs 103.0 in)
  2. Length: Ford Focus is 4.4 in shorter (177.5 in vs 173.1 in)
  3. Curb weight: Ford Focus is 23 lb heavier (2,611 lb vs 2,634 lb)
  4. Height: Nissan Sentra is 0.4 in taller (55.5 in vs 55.1 in)
  5. Width: Ford Focus is 0.4 in narrower (67.3 in vs 66.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus — Ford Focus is shorter by 4.4 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Ford Focus
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Focus — Ford Focus is narrower by 0.4 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus — Based on length × width (Ford Focus)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan SentraFord FocusDifference
Length177.5 in173.1 in4.4 in
Width67.3 in66.9 in0.4 in
Height55.5 in55.1 in0.4 in
Wheelbase99.8 in103.0 in3.2 in
Curb weight2,611 lb2,634 lb23 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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