Nissan Sentra vs Ford Focus Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2007 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Ford Focus
- Length179.8 in
- Height59.1 in – 59.5 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Ground clearance7.3 in – 7.4 in
- Curb weight2,853 lb – 3,115 lb
- Width70.5 in
- Ford Focus width66.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Focus is 6.4 in shorter (179.8 in vs 173.4 in)
- Width: Ford Focus is 3.8 in narrower (70.5 in vs 66.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 2.1 in taller (59.3 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 102.9 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 286 lb heavier (2,984 lb vs 2,698 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 286 lb heavier (2,984 lb vs 2,698 lb)
- Width: Ford Focus is 3.8 in narrower (70.5 in vs 66.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 2.1 in taller (59.3 in vs 57.1 in)
- Length: Ford Focus is 6.4 in shorter (179.8 in vs 173.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 102.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus — Ford Focus is shorter by 6.4 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Ford Focus
- 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
| Spec | Nissan Sentra | Ford Focus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.8 in | 173.4 in | 6.4 in |
| Width | 70.5 in | 66.7 in | 3.8 in |
| Height | 59.3 in | 57.1 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 102.9 in | 2.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,984 lb | 2,698 lb | 286 lb |
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