737-800 vs A320
The 737-800 typically seats about 12 more passengers, while the A320 flies about 710 km further. The A320 flew first, 10 years earlier.
| Boeing 737-800 | Airbus A320 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Boeing | Airbus |
| First flight | 1997 | 1987 |
| Typical seats | 162 | 150 |
| Range | 5,440 km | 6,150 km |
| Length | 39.5 m | 37.6 m |
| Engines | 2 × jet | 2 × jet |
| Body | Narrow-body | Narrow-body |
● marks the higher figure. Bigger isn’t always better: airlines pick the size that fits the route.
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