A321 vs A320
The A321 typically seats about 35 more passengers, while the A320 flies about 250 km further. The A320 flew first, 6 years earlier.
A321 · 44.5 m
A320 · 37.6 m
| Airbus A321 | Airbus A320 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Airbus | Airbus |
| First flight | 1993 | 1987 |
| Typical seats | 185 | 150 |
| Range | 5,950 km | 6,200 km |
| Length | 44.5 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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