| Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
| Model | Nissan Sentra | Ford Focus | |
| Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 177 hp@6000 172 lb-ft@2800 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@6500 146 lb-ft@4450 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 104.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Length | 179.8 in | 178.5 in | 1.3 in |
| Width | 70.5 in | 71.8 in | -1.3 in |
| Height | 59.5 in | 57.7 in | 1.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3102 lb. | 2945 lb. | 157 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 38.3 in | 2.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 55.6 in | 1.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 53.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.9 in | 0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 38.0 in | -0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 53.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 52.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.5 in | 33.2 in | 1.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 1.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.1 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 | -0.1 ft3 |
| 2007 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Large for this class of car see full Nissan Sentra review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Very roomy rear seats that fold for access to the trunk. see full Nissan Sentra review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Have leather, great lumbar support, driven over 10hrs, like nothing. see full Nissan Sentra review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
drivers seat very adjustable see full Nissan Sentra review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Lumbar support exactly how I like it. Legs dont fall asleep after long drive. Cool cloth and comfortable lateral support and perfect driving position. see full Nissan Sentra review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
these seats are great they have lots of room not to mention back support and side bolsters see full Nissan Sentra review |
| 2007 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Seats are hard. Headrest forces your head to bend too far forward. Sculpted seat backs forces your shoulders too far forward from your spine. see full Nissan Sentra review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
With the front seats all the way back, children can barely fit their legs behind the seats. see full Nissan Sentra review |
| 2012 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| Like other recently designed Fords, the Focus has a tighter rear seat than most competitors. At 5-9, I can sit behind myself with perhaps an inch to spare. see full Ford Focus review | ||
| 2012 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Driver seat cushion very uncomfortable after 30 minutes; feels like no cushion in seat see full Ford Focus review |