A320-200neo vs Boeing 737-800winglet Performance

Feb 23, 2025

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The A320 and Boeing B737 are the most successful aircraft in the commercial aviation. The airlines commonly utilize them in large quantities for their short to medium-haul operations. The aviation industry is evolving at a great rate and keeping the demand for air travel, Airbus and Boeing are continuously making and upgrading their aircraft. Comparing the performance of A320 vs 737 is essential to know their design, performance, and operational efficiency.

Airlines often choose between these aircraft based on factors like fuel efficiency, passenger comfort, and operational costs. Below is the detailed analysis of the Airbus A320-200neo and Boeing 737-800winglets variants.

Performance	A320-200neo	B737-800winglet
Range	6 300 km	7,408 km
Mmo	M0.82	M0.82
Max ramp weight	79.40 tones	77.97 T
Max take-off weight	79.00 tones	77.00 T
Max landing weight	67.40 tones	64.28 T
Max zero fuel weight	64.30 tones	61.73 T
Max fuel capacity	26,730 liters	31,254.3 L

A320-200neo

A320neo comes with a wide single aisle cabin, comfortable and wider seats, and a generous overhead compartment for storage. Some of the new features of the A320neo are:

Full LED lighting technologies
New slimmer sidewall panels for extra space
Completely integrated window shades, etc.

This aircraft follows the same fly-by-wire digital flight controls and cabin management system as compared with its other family members. This not only reduces the pilot training cost but also reduces the operation and maintenance costs. The pilot having a rating of A320 family is qualified to fly all the members of the Airbus A320 families, as they all share the fly-by-wire commonality.

Operational Capabilities of A320neo

The A320neo is powered by 2 x 120.6kN CFM International LEAP-1A or Pratt & Whitney PW1100G Engines, that offer 15-20% fuel efficiency. The addition of sharklets wingtips decreases the fuel burn to 4% over the longer sector. The neo variants as compared to its previous generation come with additional flight ranges of up to 900 km and can carry 2 tons of extra payload. Overall, this neo upgradation in the A320 delivers a 20% fuel-saving facility and decreases the emission of CO2 comparatively with its previous generation aircraft by providing an outstanding operational, economic, and environment-friendly solution.

Turning Radii of A320neo

Take-Off Weight Limitation – ISA Conditions LEAP-1A Series Engine

The A320neo take-off distance is 1951 m at provides V2 (IAS) with maximum takeoff weight. The initial rate of solutions 5000ft is 2200ft/can kts (IAS). The ROC decreases to 2000ft/min at 290 kts when climbs to Flight level 15000ft. The ROC further decreases to 1500 ft/min at 290 kts when climbing to 240 flight level. The aircraft’s ceiling altitude is 390,000 ft and cruises at this altitude with 0.78 matches.

Landing Field Length – ISA Conditions Leap Engines

After the decent phase begins where on descending to fight level 240 the aircraft gives 1000ft/min ROD on 0.78 mach. On descending to flight level 100 the aircraft reaches the ROD of 3,000ft/min. At the approach phase, the Rate of descent reaches 1500ft/min at IAS 250 kt. The plane on landing requires 1650m of runway with VAT (IAS) 135 kt.

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Boeing 737-800winglet

The Boeing next-generation family aircraft comes with more superior design that has 25% more wing area, 30% greater fuel capacity, and 22% greater aerodynamic efficiency.
This plane is built for short-to-medium-range flights as it is a narrow-body aircraft with a capacity of a maximum of 189 passengers. The B737 is produced by the American manufacturer Boeing Commercial Airplanes. Its winglet innovative design increases its range, payload, and take-off performance which helps reduce fuel consumption and other maintenance costs. It also reduces the noise factor and increases the residual value.

Operational Capabilities of B737

The B737-800 comes with a slightly longer fuselage as compared to its 737-400 variant. It is fitted with new winglet tips, stabilizer, and tail sections. The winglet’s tips on the B737 configuration improve its cruise performance capabilities. The 737-800 is 39.47 m long and has a total capacity of carrying up to 184 passengers in an all-economy configuration. It is powered by two CFM56-7B27 Engines that give the power of 1214 KN and a top speed of 511 kts.

CFM56-7BE Engines in B737

The new and advanced technology engine powered by this aircraft enhances the aircraft’s performance and comes with the following features:

Improved high-pressure turbine
Lower consumption by 1% approx.
Improved primary nozzle and plug
Refined ft strut fairing heat shield

Operational Benefits

Reduces track miles
More efficient operations in airports restricted by terrain and airspace
Reduced landing minima
Decrease cancellation and diversion rate
Provide more direct routing
Saving time and fuel
Fuel saving can be significant for high-frequency operations

Ground Clearances B737-800

	MAX (AT OEW)	MIN (AT MTW)
DESCRIPTION	Ft- IN	Ft –IN
A TOP OF FUSELAGE	18-3	17-9
B ENTRY DOOR NO	9-0	8-6
C FWD CARGO DOOR	4-9	4-3
D ENGINE	2-1	1-7
E WINGTIP	12-10	12-0
F AFT CARGO DOOR	5-11	5-5
G ENTRY DOOR NO	10-3	9-9
H STABILIZER	18-6	18-0
J VERTICAL TAIL	41-5	40-7

Turning Radii of B737

The 737 landing gear system comes with a conventional tricycle type. The main gear consists of two dual-wheel assemblies, one on each side of the fuselage. The nose gear is a dual-wheel assembly. Turning radii for various nose gear steering angles and it is, main and nose gears are measured from the outside edge of the tire, rather than from the center of the wheel strut. The FAA recommends the runway width criteria for the 737-700/-800/-900 is 150 ft (45 m) due to its maximum certificated takeoff weight.

F.A.R. Take Off Runway Lenght Requirements Standard Dry Day

The aircraft take-off distance is 2300 m at 145 kts V2 (IAS) with maximum takeoff weight. The initial rate of climb to 5000ft is 3000ft/min at 165 ktsadvanced The ROC decreases to 2000ft/min at 290 kts when it climbs to Flight level 15000ft. The ROC remains at 2000 ft/min at 290 kts when it climbs to 240 flight level. The aircraft’s ceiling altitude is 410,000 ft and cruises at this altitude with 0.79 mach.

F.A.R. Landing Runway Lenght Requirments – Flaps 30 Model 737-800

After the decent phase begins where on descending to fight level 240 the aircraft gives 800ft/min ROD on 0.78 mach. On descending to flight level 100 the aircraft reaches the ROD of 3,500ft/min on 280kt. At the approach phase, the Rate of descent reaches 1500ft/min at IAS 250 kt. The plane on landing requires 1650m of the runway with VAT (IAS) 147 kt.

Performance Capabilities

Feature	Airbus A320neo	Boeing 737-800
Engines	CFM LEAP-1A or Pratt & Whitney PW1100G	CFM56-7B
Fuel Efficiency	Up to 20% improved over previous models	Moderate improvement with winglets
Takeoff Distance	1,951 m at maximum takeoff weight	Approximately 2,000 m
Climb Rate	Initial climb: 2,200 ft/min	Comparable climb performance
Cruising Speed	Mach 0.78	Mach 0.785
Ceiling Altitude	39,000 ft	41,000 ft
Landing Distance	Requires around 1,650 m	Slightly longer landing distance

Dimensions	A320-200neo	B737-800winglet
Overall length	37.57 m	39.47 m
Cabin length	27.51 m	26.01 m
Fuselage width	3.95 m	3.76 m
Max cabin width	3.70 m	3.53 m
Wing span	35.80 m	35.79 m
Height	11.76 m	12..55 m
Track	7.59 m	5.72 m
Wheelbase	12.64 m	15.60m

Capacity	A320-200neo	B737-800winglet
Pax Max seating	194	189
Typical seating 2-class	150-180	162-189
Cargo capacity underfloor	7 LD3-45W
Max pallet number underfloor	7