On a 737 forget it. Instead of putting one 777 or 787 on it. It’s a no wonder why i prefer flying on JetBlue who only uses Airbus A320’s and a few Embraer 175 and 190 variants. More importantly, it is the location of the maximum width. It is either 17 or 18 not 17.46. This means that the Airbus A320 has 7 more inches of width than the Boeing 737. For me A320 anytime. Both aircraft families are in … [151] Airbus A320 family deliveries [152] Winner: Boeing 737 A possible stretch in the future might make the Airbus 220 more competitive, but it remains to be seen … Other trip I had a slightly obese man sit in the middle seat and I was cockeyed sitting shoved into the window. Another way to tell the difference between these two jets is by sound. I prefer flying A320 series to B737 (although I prefer the B777 to the A330 for longhaul). Personally i love Boeing 737. When the A320 was being developed and then introduced by airlines into service they touted a wider isle which would ease moving around the cabin while a service cart would be in the aisle or when boarding or disembarking-the extra inches go somewhere…. I understand Airbus has wider seats, but 737s are at least 15 million cheaper than the a320s and the 737s are also more fuel efficient. I fly quite often (every month or so) and mostly in 737s but I find the A320 to be slightly more comfortable. etc.). I know I’m talking to hardcore Boeing lovers, but people who bash on the A320, have simply, and objectively never flown it or at least not for any extend periods of time… It’s a great airplane and if dare say it, far more comfortable and advanced the the 737 front and back. But the Airbus A320 family offers a much wider cabin than the Boeing 737: seven inches, to be exact. Idiotic airlines will fly 3-4 departures to the same destination on single isle within 45 minutes. All were on airbus, and they were much better. You will most likely always hear a spool up “whine sound” to the engines of the A320. You also need to take in pitch (legroom) , squab depth, backrest flexibility, etc. And that will give you what seat are you likely to fly on A320 vs 737. Are there really obese people? The space inside is also a factor as the A320 “trumps” pardon the pun the 737 in that area as well. Again, while I wouldn’t say it is absolutely perfect on an Airbus unless you are sitting next to a really obese person, a window seat on the Airbus usually means adequate personal space on the side. You can’t compare the business class because the remaining aisle space there is always plenty with 4 seats abreast. Airbus A321-200 versus Boeing 737-800 44.50 m 146 ft length 39.50 m 129 ft 7 in 34.10 m 111 ft 10 in wingspan 35.80 m 117 ft 5 in 122.60 m 2 1,320 ft 2 wingarea 125.00 m 2 1,345 ft 2 11.70 m 38 ft 5 in height 12.50 m 41 ft 2 No matter whether its a B737 or A320. I’m 6′ so it would have been perfect height for my wife and children. They do not mention it beating the cabin space of an A320 however. Naturally, there are plenty of variants of each to choose from, and if In a 737, you feel like you’ve won the lottery when the door closes and the middle seat is empty! The 737s are also the most produced medium sized aircraft meaning they are easier to find. There isn’t much in it and it depends more on how old the plane is and who the airline is. Never. Though it is really marginal. [email protected] anks for the info! Yes, there are other important factors when it comes to air travel comfort other than seat width. I agree that the Airbus gives a less comfortable flight. I am a very frequent flyer. Facts are facts, passengers are fatter these days, especially so in the United States. That being said, I would not be opposed to giving Boeing products a try – especially with the new lighting system I hear so much about. personally i feel that both planes are comfortable – i don’t really care about having a few inches here and there… and anyway its barely noticeable… what i don’t like in B737-800 is the strange noise the engines seem to make at take off as opposed to the Airbus. I am going to say no. Which do you prefer! check out cabin pics of either jet and u can notice the aisle width is smaller in the 737. You need to compare MEAN. For the 737, the width of the cabin is greater at head level than at floor level, so seats can go all the way against the sidewall. The Boeing 737 has a bigger cabin than the A220, and can fit more passengers and cargo on board. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features The two have different designs that can lead to easier identification. Actually I travel every month and notice many time after all, the A320’s fuselage is just marginally wider than a 737NG which does not offer significantly wider seat width.Not only do we have to consider the pitch, etc, we also have to take into account the “Boeing Sky Interior” which made a superb impression upon a passenger’s boarding.I think this is more meaningful than the seat width that little, if no passengers will ever notice. I was sure that the A320 would be so much bigger. How come Boeing spends money making the 737 larger instead of building 757 aircraft. However you cannot compare averages. The 737 doesn’t come anywhere close to the A321 aside from the fact that they are both single aisle aircraft. Here are my results in inches: On average, the Airbus A320 seats are wider, but not by much. I travel across Europe regularly 1 to 3 hour duration flights, on invariably A319 / A320 or 737-800 / 900 and I have to say given a choice it’s Airbus everytime. Inner view of etihad airways a320 100200. Only about 1/2″ in economy and almost no difference with premium seats. Interesting discussion though I think there is some bias and not fully objective comments above but some good points raised. This is certainly true in car design (though there the extra width around the ab/hip area is needed for crush space). I find the B737-800 to be more comfortable in the air than the A320, irrespective of the seats. Where as the 737 in any variant lacks this sound. Boeing 737-800 versus Airbus A320-200 39.50 m 129 ft 7 in length 37.57 m 123 ft 3 in 35.80 m 117 ft 5 in wingspan 34.10 m 111 ft 10 in 125.00 m 2 1,345 ft 2 wingarea 122.60 m 2 1,320 ft 2 12.50 m 41 ft height 11.70 m 38 ft 5 in 2 There is one significant rivalry here, the Boeing 737 vs. the Airbus A320 series. Airbus A320-200 versus Boeing 787-9 37.57 m 123 ft 3 in length 63.00 m 206 ft 8 in 34.10 m 111 ft 10 in wingspan 60.17 m 197 ft 5 in 122.60 m 2 1,320 ft 2 wingarea 347.00 m 2 3,735 ft 2 11.70 m 38 ft 5 in height 16.90 m 55 ft 5 in 2 Technically the Boeing 757 also competes with the A321XLR, but the former is no longer in production, and the latter isn’t flying yet. I compared both the standard economy seating and also premium seating (some airlines call it first class, business, etc). EDITOR-IN-CHIEF & FOUNDER - SEATTLE, WA. Email me: [email protected]. I do find the A320 slightly more comfortable than the Boeing 737 but will happily fly both short haul – Ryan Air excluded given seats do not recline though I do on occasion where it is the only direct option. Take a look at the slideshow at the top to see how they differ. My first time was also my last. Its the little details. I don’t know if it was the leather seating or width, but it should not have been that bad. My long international travel was on an A320. More paying passengers, more revenue. 2in. What interests me more is the height of the window. Both the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families have the same width no matter what model they might be (ie a Boeing 737-200 is just as wide as a -900). Nicer sidewalls, slightly bigger windows and they just unveiled a new interior called the “sky interior’ which makes the carryon bins more flush to the walls instead of square boxes they are more rounded so those by the window dont have to duck to get to their seat necesarily. Includes footage of both families from FLL and MIA! Also there is more room underneath the seat in front of you. Thanks for this dorky article. This video is about Airbus A320Neo vs Boeing 737 Max 8. After all, the A320’s fuselage is just marginally wider than a 737NG which does not offer significantly wider seat width. The A320 is much more comfortable than the 737. When my husband and I fly together and can move the armr est up we do not impinge on other seats space… But this new seat was torture. I really hated the seating arrangement. By September 2018, there were 7,251 A320 family ceo aircraft in service versus 6,757 737NGs, while Airbus expected to deliver 3,174 A320neos compared with 2,999 Boeing 737 MAX through 2022. Anybody who knows the solution can you kindly respond? When I am on an Airbus and the row is filled up with the 3 people, while I wish there wasn’t a middle person it’s a none issue. I voat airbus. Flying 737 in eco ALWAYS means very narrow seats. Boeing delivered 8,918 of the 737 family between March 1988 and December 2018, while Airbus delivered 8,605 A320 family aircraft over a similar period since first delivery in early 1988. I wanted to check the accuracy of the information SeatGuru has on their site, so I spoke with Jami Counter, Senior director of the site and he stated, “SeatGuru’s content team utilizes flyer comments to maintain the accuracy of our airplane seat information and updates the site with both user-submitted reviews and independent research.” That being said, I am by no means saying this is 100% scientific, but I think it can give a good comparison between the two. For example, the Boeing 737 has a much sharper nose– almost in the shape of a … I try to avoid any segments (if I can help it) that are non airbus. Contrast with the times I’ve gone to France on Air France – and it’s either been a A340 or A330. The Boeing 737 is a bit smaller with a 148″ fuselage and only 139″ in the cabin. Literally the leg room was very cramped. Well… I’m 6’2″ tall, and even in traditional coach seats my knees just touch the seat in front of me. No contest. “On SeatGuru we’ve found that while there is some variation, we generally see airlines give about 17-17.2″ seat width in coach on a B737, while they give about 17.5″-18″ seat width in coach on an A320. All 737’s I have travelled on have that rattly window blinds sound on takeoff and just feel like a much older and cramped aircraft. It was tight and I couldn’t wait get off the Airbus flight on American Airlines from Philadelphia to Phoenix. It is ALLLLLL about nerdy details like seat width down to the tenth of an inch. Compare the open space on the ceiling and you will understand why does A320 feel wider and more spacious. i absolutely totally agree with nick. Maximum Range of Airbus A320neo vs Boeing 737 MAX The 737-7 MAX has a maximum range of 3,350 nm (6,204 km), while the actual A319neo … Neither people nor trolleys could pass the remaining aisle. I took a look at airlines from around the world that fly both aircraft and used SeatGuru.com to find out the width of each seat. I just flew American Airlines, 737-800 from LAX to BOS. This extremely “dorky” comment explains a lot. I think this is more meaningful than the seat width that little, if no passengers will ever notice. It seems that airlines and seat manufactures are not using that extra 7″ of cabin width that the Airbus A320 provides. Knowing it’s the airline that makes the choice of seating, I’m usually feel better in terms of comfort knowing it’s an Airbus product rather than Boeing. my vote is for the 320! I am that fat guy who had a six foot plus guy have to shove his legs into my space because there was no leg room. In most other categories Boeing kicks the pants off Airbus … But not in the single ails narrow body cathegory, it simply doesn’t. Traveled a CanadadAir with metal plates between passengers and worst flight ever. Air France?? The 737 MAX 9 can also be reconfigured into a super-dense 220 seater variant (or in the case of the MAX 8, … i don’t know wat is the actual seat width but my guess is that they are pretty much standard for their respective class {E ,P} and are probably supplied by the same vendor to both boeing and airbus. Also having a few heavy men around the area I was sitting added to the cramped feeling. The biggest difference in the fuselages of the two airplanes isn’t the width. On the 737, the max width is at around shoulder level for a seated passenger. Airbus starts out ahead with a fuselage width of 156″ and a cabin width of 146″. It really was a terrible experience that I will not soon forget. I may be missing the point here, but when I’m flying, I care a hell of a lot more about where I’m going and how long it takes to get there than about whether or not my seat is 1/2″ wider. What is AA thinking of??? Your table above might state otherwise but you just can’t. My sister flew coach on a 767 to atlanta (5 5″ 150 lbs) and her knees were touching the seat in front of her and the arm rests were almost into her hips. I try to say I am not slanted one way or another, but living 15 minutes away from where most Boeing aircraft are made might make me a bit biased. Now for an airline, Boeing contests that the next generations 737s are more fuel efficient. Also the A320 seat is more comfortable for the lower back. I’ll be glad to have that extra inch in 2 weeks! In my personal opinion as a pilot why rides on both those planes on an almost daily basis to get back and forth to work, I’d much prefer to fly or ride on the bus… And you will find that pilots who have both planes for a living are overwhelmingly of the same opinion. Also will upgrade to premium if necessary. I find the B737NG whether 17” inches or 17.2” horrifically uncomfortable. David has written, consulted, and presented on multiple topics relating to airlines and travel since 2008. There aren’t that many seat manufacturers and they sll seem to make ‘standard’ size coach/economy seats. Boeing 767-300ER versus Airbus A320-200 54.90 m 180 ft 1 in length 37.57 m 123 ft 3 in 47.60 m 156 ft 2 in wingspan 34.10 m 111 ft 10 in 283.30 m 2 3,049 ft 2 wingarea 122.60 m 2 1,320 ft 2 15.80 m 51 ft 10 in height 11.70 m 38 ft take it from someone who’s scared of flying, i felt safer on the airbus. Required fields are marked *, Copyright © 2021 AirlineReporter All Rights Reserved, Allegiant Updates: Partial Open Seating, ETOPS Delay & First Look at Their New Boeing 757, Interview with Air New Zealand’s Dirty, Dirty Rico. I took a look at airlines running the Boeing 737 and/or the Airbus A320. I’ve been on hundreds of 737’s over the years, and the AA 737-800 is horrible – probably the worst coach seat I’ve ever experienced for comfort for a tall person. Drew, the CRJ-200 has that low window. Seats would not adjust to a flat 180 ‘ and were the most uncomfortable I’d ever experienced. Regards https://www.totalresumes.com.au/. Would that kill boeing or airbus? There is a real and notable difference between 17″ wide and 18″ wide economy seats. I fly almost exclusively Delta and in first class. He is passionate about sharing the complexities, the benefits, and the fun stuff of the airline business. Flew them once in business to and from Zurich, connecting in Paris CDG. They should carry on with the 757! the seats in the economy on the A320 need more leg room but I had no problem with the width being 6ft. From Manchester to Winnipeg i went on both Boeing and airbus, and found that the delta airlines airbus was much better then the boeing i was on from Manchester to Paris. It seems that the Boeing 737 can just fit in a few more passengers than the Airbus A220. © 2021 TEAM スカイプロジェクト All rights reserved. I have to give up my seat to my wife so she can get a decent nap and I end up napping vertically leaning by the restroom. I always get excited to fly in those seats. A320 vs. 737 sound comparison! I do not feel as comfortable with the B737 – just flew the 737-800. I can’t hardly tell which one is which but I’ll never ride Air Canada again with their cramp seat. That’s why a smaller cabin can have similar-sized seats. As a generalisation, I find the B737-800 to be more comfortable in the air than the A320, irrespective of the seats. Winner: Boeing 737 The major difference between 737s and 320s is: You can fit six 18″ wide seats per row in an A320. the A220 is five seats across and the 737 is six seats across. BIG issue with seats in the new 737 Sky Interior – the most sought after seat in coach is exit row on the aisle, but in this plane (at least American Airlines config), that seat is significantly narrower than the rest of the seats in coach…..to the point of hips (38″ waist) being pinched by the arm rests. The economy is shown with an “E” and premium with a “P.” If an airline had multiple seat widths in the same category, I averaged them together. Is there anybody else getting the same RSS problems? ?m Ugh. The saying around these parts, “If it isn’t Boeing, I am not going,” is pretty popular. I am a 6 foot, thin athletic male. Yes we are fatter… But can fit in standard seats usually… Have found newer planes much less workable. However, airline loyalist have always surprised me in the past. I am about 50:50 on flights. Also, I understand Airbus has wider seats, but 737s are at least 15 million cheaper than the a320s and the 737s are also more fuel efficient. The last time I flew on a Canadair RJ the window was low enough that my neck had a crimp trying to look down and out it for the flight. I actually know a few people who honestly will not fly an Airbus or Boeing product just on principle. Boeing’s math is no less creative. For the A320, it is at around the hip level to a seated passenger. 【飛行機の本 ＃56】輸送機T類の操縦 B737-800 vs B747 著者：鈴木 修. Yea AirTran! The 737s are also the most produced medium sized aircraft meaning they are easier to find. Douglas is missing the point. Incredible article dude! And that’s why it appears that the 737 cabin is more spacious that the A320 series airplanes. Engine of Airbus A320neo vs Boeing 737 MAX Apart from the head-to-head advantages for members of both families, the overall contest is likely to be shaped by external factors from Boeing and Airbus. Opinions are like you know what, everybody has one and that is mine. Airbus starts out ahead with a fuselage width of 156″ and a cabin width of 146″. The largest figure we have ever seen as an And Alaska airlines is a lousy airline. Every time I fly in the United States, I am amazed how fat and obese Americans passengers are in comparison to passengers in other countries around the globe. For comparison my return flight was on an older AA 757, and honestly, the seats on the well-worn 757 were more comfortable than the 737-800. The difference is barely noticeable but it is there. My criteria includes; Seat comfort – width, pitch, foot space (free of seat wiring) AND the cushioning of the seat. I do 100K real flown miles year and I am so tired of single isle jets on busy trans-com routs. Airlines would only start to get a320s (or other airbuses) for the comfort when they have more money to spend. Boeing use pull switches as opposed to Airbus who use the 'lights out' principle within the cockpit. Some airlines take advantage of the extra comfort that this width gives by reducing the pitch (bastards). — and I think that had to do with the fact that he had an athletic broad shoulder build. Not even if you wanted. “The Airbus has a larger cabin than the Boeing and it kinda upsets me cuz as an American Id like to think there is in no way another manufacturer could edge out. Your stuffed into the window or aisle. however this is for sure that airbus 320 gives you a much roomier feel than does the 737. there is even a video comparison on youtube that proves this fact. I tooki delta from Paris to New York, New York to Chicago and Chicago to Winnipeg. Cant able to imagine about tall persons. That means that Airbus cannot utilize several inches outboard of the seats. I felt like I was on a date with him. I am a female and weight 135 lbs. I do not feel as comfortable with the B737 – just flew the 737-800. Personally, comparisons such this are worthless unless you can compare similar configurations at the same airline (same seat mfr, same pitch, etc. I don’t know why I am unable to subscribe to it. Its claims both an 8% advantage in operating costs per seat for the 737-800 winglet over the A320 classic, and 7% for the 737-8MAX vs. the A320neo. I always find the A320 more comfortable irespective of the airline. Have you ever walked down the plane to get your middle isle seat only to see two large overweight men (who are looking straight ahead, acting like they dont see you) not only filling their seat but also extending into your seat wiith both their elbows hogging up the arm rests? Both are a new generation of re-engined aircraft that claim on giving airlines huge fuel burn savings of up to 15%. A320 vs 737: Opinions As usual, we asked several different groups about their opinions on the Since their inception, both the Airbus A320 Family (1987) and the Boeing 737 range (1968) have undergone major changes and innovations up to date. Last flight of the week on the 737 I had a small woman in the aisle, normal size man next to me and we were rubbing elbows. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Large planes make you less tired, more comfort, better profit and less pollution per person. This week I flew (4) Southwest flights including the new next gen cabin with the larger Windows, modernized bins, and ambient lighting. i am just 167 cms. I was shocked at the results. Airbus sold the A320 well to low Have an enjoyable, comfortable flight, right? That said, I am preferred with US Airways, and find the extra width to be very welcome. While 18 inch wide seat is still cramped, the seat itself was really quite comfortable in terms of padding and pitch. Thanx!! For me A320 anything.. There’s not a lot of point obsessing about seat width; they vary so much, even within fleets, and as has been pointed out, other dimensions matter as much (or more) especially on long flights. The Airbus has a larger cabin than the Boeing and it kinda upsets me cuz as an American Id like to think there is in no way another manufacturer could edge out. I recently took an Airbus 321 for 4 hours. I always had the feeling of more space when flying on A320s, although I thought the difference to be much larger i reality…in any case, not a key factor when deciding on which airline do I fly. Im not saying that the airbus is more quiet… but i just hate that strange noise on the 737. anyway – all these points on an extra inch here and there and noise or smoothness are trivial… the important thing is that both companies are doing their utmost to ensure that flying on these planes is safe and as fuel efficient as possible. This article is BS, sorry. Looking at the specifics, we can see that the Boeing 737 MAX beats the A320 with a higher max payload (46,040 lb vs 44,100 lb) and a higher thrust power. I’m NOT a frequent flier. Airbus versus Boeing. Good work. The airbus a320 and the boeing 737. I’ve only experienced the Airbus 18” seats and that extra 2.0cm to 2.5cm width makes a huge difference not only in the seat itself but that’s at lead time 2.0cm more between you and your neighbors shoulders. In the bus, you don’t care. Who Has Wider Seats: the Airbus A320 or the Boeing 737. Of building 757 aircraft is mine tight and i was sitting added to the same problems. 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