Airbus A320neo vs Boeing 737 MAX 8
Top speed, range, size and history side by side. Each was built for its own job, so this shows how they differ, not which is better.
The Airbus A320neo is faster: 870 km/h against 839 km/h for the Boeing 737 MAX 8. The Boeing 737 MAX 8 flies further: 6,570 km against 6,300 km for the Airbus A320neo. The Boeing 737 MAX 8 has the wider wingspan: 35.9 m against 35.8 m for the Airbus A320neo. The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is heavier at takeoff: 82 tonnes against 79 tonnes for the Airbus A320neo. The Airbus A320neo first flew in 2014, 2 years before the Boeing 737 MAX 8 (2016).
| Airbus A320neo | Boeing 737 MAX 8 |
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| Top speed | 870 km/h (541 mph) | 839 km/h (521 mph) |
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| Range | 6,300 km (3,915 miles) | 6,570 km (4,082 miles) |
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| Length | 37.6 m (123 ft) | 39.5 m (130 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 35.8 m (117 ft) | 35.9 m (118 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 79 t (174,163 lb) | 82 t (181,218 lb) |
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| First flight | 2014 | 2016 |
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| Crew and capacity | 2 crew, 180 seats typical | 2 crew, 162 to 210 seats |
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| Engines | 2 × LEAP-1A or PW1100G | 2 × CFM LEAP-1B |
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| Built by | Airbus | Boeing |
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| Country | Europe | USA |
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