Spec Sizes

Nissan Sentra vs Ford Focus Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Ford Focus

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

Side view
  • Length179.8 in
  • Height59.1 in – 59.5 in
  • Wheelbase105.7 in
  • Ground clearance7.3 in – 7.4 in
  • Curb weight2,897 lb – 3,115 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.5 in
  • Ford Focus width66.7 in

Which is bigger?

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

Biggest size differences

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

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus — Ford Focus is shorter by 4.8 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

SpecNissan SentraFord FocusDifference
Length179.8 in175.0 in4.8 in
Width70.5 in66.7 in3.8 in
Height59.3 in58.6 in0.7 in
Wheelbase105.7 in102.9 in2.8 in
Ground clearance7.3 in——
Curb weight3,006 lb2,606 lb401 lb

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

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