A320neo vs 757-200
The 757-200 leads, topping 3 of 7 compared metrics.
Put the Airbus A320neo (introduced 2016) beside the Boeing Commercial Airplanes 757-200 (introduced 1983) and the trade-offs sharpen fast. Both are commercial, which makes them natural cross-shopping rivals. The clearest separation between them is cabin capacity, where the 757-200 carries more passengers. We line the numbers up below, then translate them into the mission each aircraft actually wins.
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A320neo vs 757-200: the key differences
- The 757-200 delivers 15% more range (A320neo: 3,400 nm; 757-200: 3,915 nm).
- The A320neo delivers 6% more cruise speed (A320neo: 487 kt; 757-200: 458 kt).
- The 757-200 delivers 23% more passenger capacity (A320neo: 194 seats; 757-200: 239 seats).
- The A320neo is the newer design (introduced 2016 versus 1983 for the 757-200), a gap of 33 years that usually shows up in avionics, cabin systems and fuel burn.
- The 757-200 is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (255,000 lbs versus 187,393 lbs), which typically buys more cabin and payload at the cost of higher trip economics.
Which mission suits which aircraft
The 757-200 is the stronger fit for long-haul and transatlantic missions — its 3,915 nm of range removes fuel stops on those legs. The A320neo, at 3,400 nm, is better matched to transcontinental missions, where lower trip cost counts for more than outright reach. If most of your flying sits inside the A320neo's range, the 757-200's extra capability is range you pay to carry but rarely use.
Which should you choose?
On published specifications the 757-200 leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The A320neo 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 757-200: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the A320neo or the 757-200?
The 757-200 has the longer published range — 3,915 nm versus 3,400 nm for the A320neo.
Does the A320neo or 757-200 seat more passengers?
The 757-200 carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 239 seats, compared with 194 on the A320neo.
Which is faster, the A320neo or the 757-200?
The A320neo cruises faster, at 487 kt versus 458 kt for the 757-200.
Which is newer, the A320neo or the 757-200?
The A320neo is the newer design, introduced in 2016 versus 1983 for the 757-200.
Is the A320neo or the 757-200 the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the 757-200 is the larger aircraft — 255,000 lbs versus 187,393 lbs for the A320neo.
Should I buy the A320neo or the 757-200?
On published specifications the 757-200 leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The A320neo 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 757-200?
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.