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Boeing 737 MAX 8 vs Airbus A320neo

First aircraftSecond aircraft

TO SCALE

SPEC

Boeing 737 MAX 8

Airbus A320neo

Manufacturer

Boeing

Airbus

Family

737 MAX

A320neo

Seats (typical)

162–178

150–180

Range

3,550 nm

3,500 nm

Length

39.52 m

37.57 m

Wingspan

35.92 m

35.8 m

Cruise speed

Mach 0.79 (521 mph, 839 km/h)

Mach 0.78 (512 mph, 824 km/h)

Engines

Two CFM LEAP-1B turbofans

Two CFM LEAP-1A or Pratt & Whitney PW1100G geared turbofans

First flight

2016

2014

Entered service

2017

2016

Status

In production

Highlighted cell = higher figure. Specs are manufacturer-typical; configurations vary by airline.

VERDICT

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 flies farther, is longer and has a wider wingspan; the Airbus A320neo seats more passengers.

Data methodology

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Boeing 737 MAX 8 vs Airbus A320neo

First aircraftSecond aircraft

TO SCALE

SPEC

Boeing 737 MAX 8

Airbus A320neo

Manufacturer

Boeing

Airbus

Family

737 MAX

A320neo

Seats (typical)

162–178

150–180

Range

3,550 nm

3,500 nm

Length

39.52 m

37.57 m

Wingspan

35.92 m

35.8 m

Cruise speed

Mach 0.79 (521 mph, 839 km/h)

Mach 0.78 (512 mph, 824 km/h)

Engines

Two CFM LEAP-1B turbofans

Two CFM LEAP-1A or Pratt & Whitney PW1100G geared turbofans

First flight

2016

2014

Entered service

2017

2016

Status

In production

Highlighted cell = higher figure. Specs are manufacturer-typical; configurations vary by airline.

VERDICT

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 flies farther, is longer and has a wider wingspan; the Airbus A320neo seats more passengers.

Data methodology

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