Ford Focus vs Nissan Sentra

Looking for a speedy compact sedan to spice up your daily drives around Plainfield, Indianapolis, and Avon? You’ll want to consider the Ford Focus and the Nissan Sentra, two excellent options in the class. To help you decide which of the two cars is the right fit for your unique lifestyle needs, our team at Andy Mohr Ford has put together this comparison of the 2018 Ford Focus vs. Nissan Sentra. Let’s dive right in and compare these side by side!

Under the Hood: Focus vs Sentra

The 2018 Ford Focus comes standard with a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine that makes 160 horsepower. The Sentra comes standard with a 1.8L 4-cylinder engine that generates 130 horsepower. For more power, the Focus offers three additional engines, the most powerful of which pumps out an impressive 350 horsepower. The Nissan Sentra’s one additional engine makes just 188 horsepower.

The Focus and Sentra both come standard with front-wheel drive, or you can upgrade the Focus to all-wheel drive for better road grip and control. Both cars are fun and easy to drive, although the Focus feels distinctly sportier, especially in higher trim levels.

Interior Comforts

Inside the cabin of both vehicles, you’ll find seating for five on standard cloth upholstery. For additional luxury, you can add upgrades such as power-adjustable driver’s seats, heated front seats, and genuine leather upholstery to either car. The Focus also offers a heated steering wheel and leather-trimmed shift knob. The Ford Focus offers more front legroom as well, with 43.1 inches compared to the Sentra’s 42.5 inches, and rear headroom is significantly higher, with 38 inches in the Focus and 36.7 inches in the Sentra.

For a more in-depth Ford Focus review, consult our article.

Both the Focus and the Sentra come standard with a central display screen to control their infotainment systems. Both systems come with a 4-speaker audio system and Bluetooth® connectivity, so you can access your phone’s music and contacts, as well as a rearview camera for safe parking and reversing. The Focus also comes with two USB ports to keep your devices charged up, and voice recognition for convenient, hands-free operation of the system.

Ford Focus vs Nissan Sentra Modern Tech Features

In the Focus, you can add the option to fully integrate your smartphone with the system using Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™, features that are not available on the Nissan Sentra. Both cars offer the option to add driver assisting safety technologies, including Blind Spot Monitoring, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, and more.

2018 Ford Focus vs Nissan Sentra: Select Your Sedan

You can’t go wrong with either of these vehicles, but our team at Andy Mohr Ford thinks that drivers will appreciate the Focus’ powerful and plentiful engine options, comfortable and spacious interior, and highly connected infotainment system. To learn more about the 2018 Focus, contact us today to schedule a test drive, and we’ll get you behind the wheel to try it for yourself. Get ready to hit the streets of Plainfield, Indianapolis, and Avon in your brand-new Ford!