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Ford Focus Sedan
2018 Ford Focus Sedan
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$17,950
Starting Price (MSRP)
6.9
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Nissan Sentra
2020 Nissan Sentra
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$19,310
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.8
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Overview

Engine
2.0-liter Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.0-liter Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
6-Speed Automatic (+$1,095)
Transmission
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 25 MPG
Hwy: 34 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 29 MPG
Hwy: 39 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
13.2 ft³
Trunk Volume
14.3 ft³

Photos

Ford Focus Sedan
2015-2018 Ford Focus Sedan Rear Three-Quarter Left Side View
2015-2018 Ford Focus Sedan Dashboard
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Nissan Sentra
2020 Nissan Sentra Rear Angle View
2020 Nissan Sentra Central Console
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.0-liter Inline-4 Gas
2.0-liter Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
160 hp @ 6500 rpm
149 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque
146 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
146 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
6-Speed Automatic (+$1,095)
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
36 ft
38.1 ft

Wheels

Front Wheel Size
15" x 5.5"
16" x 6.5"
Rear Wheel Size
15" x 5.5"
16" x 6.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Short And Long Arm
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P195/65HR15
P205/60HR16
Rear Tire
P195/65HR15
P205/60HR16
Spare Tire
Compact
Compact

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
28 MPG
33 MPG
City
25 MPG
29 MPG
Highway
34 MPG
39 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.3 Tons/yr
N/A

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gallons
12.4 gallons
Cruising Range City
310 miles
359.6 miles
Cruising Range Highway
421.6 miles
483.6 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
178.5 in
182.7 in
Height
57.7 in
56.9 in
Max Width
71.8 in
71.5 in
Front Width
61.2 in
62.6 in
Rear Width
60.4 in
62.8 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
106.8 in
Ground Clearance
N/A
4.8 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.9 in
44 in
Front Seat Headroom
38.3 in
38.9 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
55.6 in
56.4 in
Front Seat Hip Room
53.9 in
53.5 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
33.2 in
34.7 in
Rear Seat Headroom
38 in
36.7 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
53.7 in
54.5 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
52.7 in
53.3 in

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
2,935 lbs
3,047 lbs

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
13.2 ft³
14.3 ft³

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Ingot Silver Metallic
  • Magnetic Metallic
  • Oxford White
  • Shadow Black
  • Brilliant Silver Metallic
  • Fresh Powder
  • Gun Metallic
  • Super Black

Standard Interior Materials

N/A
  • Charcoal, Cloth Seat Trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Optional
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Not Available

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
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