Nissan Sentra vs Ford Focus Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Ford Focus
- Length182.1 in – 182.5 in
- Height58.9 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight2,832 lb – 2,862 lb
- Width69.3 in
- Ford Focus width71.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Focus is 7.3 in shorter (182.3 in vs 175.1 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 2.5 in narrower (69.3 in vs 71.8 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 1.2 in taller (58.9 in vs 57.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.3 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Focus is 148 lb heavier (2,847 lb vs 2,995 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Focus is 148 lb heavier (2,847 lb vs 2,995 lb)
- Length: Ford Focus is 7.3 in shorter (182.3 in vs 175.1 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 2.5 in narrower (69.3 in vs 71.8 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 1.2 in taller (58.9 in vs 57.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus — Ford Focus is shorter by 7.3 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Ford Focus
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is narrower by 2.5 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Sentra | Ford Focus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.3 in | 175.1 in | 7.3 in |
| Width | 69.3 in | 71.8 in | 2.5 in |
| Height | 58.9 in | 57.7 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 104.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 4.7 in | — |
| Curb weight | 2,847 lb | 2,995 lb | 148 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 182.1 in – 182.5 in).
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