A320neo vs 717-200
The A320neo leads, topping 4 of 7 compared metrics.
The Airbus A320neo (introduced 2016) and the Boeing Commercial Airplanes 717-200 (introduced 1999) are two aircraft buyers regularly weigh against each other. Both are commercial, which makes them natural cross-shopping rivals. The clearest separation between them is range, where the A320neo has the advantage. undefined
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A320neo vs 717-200: the key differences
- The A320neo delivers 65% more range (A320neo: 3,400 nm; 717-200: 2,060 nm).
- The A320neo delivers 11% more cruise speed (A320neo: 487 kt; 717-200: 438 kt).
- The A320neo delivers 45% more passenger capacity (A320neo: 194 seats; 717-200: 134 seats).
- The A320neo is the newer design (introduced 2016 versus 1999 for the 717-200), a gap of 17 years that usually shows up in avionics, cabin systems and fuel burn.
- The A320neo is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (187,393 lbs versus 121,000 lbs), which typically buys more cabin and payload at the cost of higher trip economics.
Which mission suits which aircraft
Both aircraft are built for transcontinental missions, so outright range rarely separates them — the call leans on cabin (the A320neo seats more), trip economics and what is actually available on the market. Match the airframe to how you fly most weeks, not to the headline range figure.
Which should you choose?
On published specifications the A320neo leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The 717-200 can still be the smarter buy on acquisition cost, operating economics, runway performance, or current availability — the factors that rarely show up in a spec sheet. Our acquisition advisory team can model both against your actual mission profile before you commit.
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A320neo vs 717-200: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the A320neo or the 717-200?
The A320neo has the longer published range — 3,400 nm versus 2,060 nm for the 717-200.
Does the A320neo or 717-200 seat more passengers?
The A320neo carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 194 seats, compared with 134 on the 717-200.
Which is faster, the A320neo or the 717-200?
The A320neo cruises faster, at 487 kt versus 438 kt for the 717-200.
Which is newer, the A320neo or the 717-200?
The A320neo is the newer design, introduced in 2016 versus 1999 for the 717-200.
Is the A320neo or the 717-200 the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the A320neo is the larger aircraft — 187,393 lbs versus 121,000 lbs for the 717-200.
Should I buy the A320neo or the 717-200?
On published specifications the A320neo leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The 717-200 can still be the smarter buy on acquisition cost, operating economics, runway performance, or current availability — the factors that rarely show up in a spec sheet. Our acquisition advisory team can model both against your actual mission profile before you commit.
Still weighing up the A320neo vs 717-200?
Specs only take you so far. Our advisors give an independent recommendation based on your mission, budget and how you actually fly — and represent your side through to purchase.