Comparison of Airbus A320-200 and Boeing 737-900ER

Attribute	Boeing 737-900ER ×	Airbus A320-200 ×
General
Manufacturer	Boeing	Airbus
Model	Boeing 737-900ER	Airbus A320-200
Country	United States	France
Manufactured from (year)	2005	1988
Type	Mid Size Passenger Jets	Mid Size Passenger Jets
Icao	B739	A320
Performance
Engine	2x CFM56-7B24/26/27	2x IAE V2500 or CFM International CFM56-5B
Power, lbf (lbf)	28,400	27,000
Avionics	Honeywell CDS	Thales Avionics Suite
Max cruise speed (km/h)	945	952
Approach speed (km/h)	269	254
Travel range (km)	5,991	6,112
Fuel economy (km/l)	0.196	0.22
Service ceiling (m)	12,497	11,887
Rate of climb (m/sec)	15.24	12.7
Take off distance (m)	2,300	2,100
Landing distance (m)	1,700	1,540
Weights
Max take off weight (kg)	85,139	78,000
Max landing weight (kg)	71,350	66,000
Max payload (kg)	23,045	19,950
Fuel tank capacity (l)	29,666	29,681
Baggage volume (m³)	51.7	37.42
Dimensions
Seats	22	19
Seats - business class	24	148
Seats - first class	177	-
Cabin height (m)	2.2	2.22
Cabin width (m)	3.53	3.7
Cabin length (m)	32.61	27.5
Exterior length (m)	42.1	37.57
Tail height (m)	12.55	12.08
Fuselage diameter (m)	3.76	3.95
Wing span (m)	35.79	35.8
Wing tips	Split Scimitar Winglet	Wingtip Fences