Nissan Sentra vs Ford Focus Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Ford Focus
- Length179.8 in – 180.1 in
- Height59.1 in – 59.5 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Ground clearance7.3 in – 7.4 in
- Curb weight2,862 lb – 3,078 lb
- Width70.5 in
- Ford Focus width67.8 in – 67.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Focus is 4.9 in shorter (179.9 in vs 175.0 in)
- Width: Ford Focus is 2.7 in narrower (70.5 in vs 67.8 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 365 lb heavier (2,970 lb vs 2,606 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 365 lb heavier (2,970 lb vs 2,606 lb)
- Width: Ford Focus is 2.7 in narrower (70.5 in vs 67.8 in)
- Length: Ford Focus is 4.9 in shorter (179.9 in vs 175.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 102.9 in)
- 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 4.9 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Ford Focus
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Focus — Ford Focus is narrower by 2.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus — Based on length × width (Ford Focus)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Sentra | Ford Focus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.9 in | 175.0 in | 4.9 in |
| Width | 70.5 in | 67.8 in | 2.7 in |
| Height | 59.3 in | 58.6 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 102.9 in | 2.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,970 lb | 2,606 lb | 365 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 179.8 in – 180.1 in).
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