Spec Sizes

Nissan Sentra vs Ford Focus Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2011 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 – 180.1 in
  • Height59.1 in – 59.5 in
  • Wheelbase105.7 in
  • Ground clearance7.3 in – 7.4 in
  • Curb weight2,875 lb – 3,067 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.5 in
  • Ford Focus width67.8 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)
  • Ground clearance: Nissan Sentra has 2.6 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 4.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 339 lb heavier (2,971 lb vs 2,633 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Nissan Sentra has 2.6 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 4.7 in)
  2. Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 339 lb heavier (2,971 lb vs 2,633 lb)
  3. Width: Ford Focus is 2.7 in narrower (70.5 in vs 67.8 in)
  4. Length: Ford Focus is 4.9 in shorter (179.9 in vs 175.0 in)
  5. 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 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
  • More ground clearanceNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra has 2.6 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus — Based on length × width (Ford Focus)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan SentraFord FocusDifference
Length179.9 in175.0 in4.9 in
Width70.5 in67.8 in2.7 in
Height59.3 in58.6 in0.7 in
Wheelbase105.7 in102.9 in2.8 in
Ground clearance7.3 in4.7 in2.6 in
Curb weight2,971 lb2,633 lb339 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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