Cessna Citation Cj3 vs Cessna Citation Cj4 vs Cessna Citation Latitude vs Cessna Citation Longitude vs Cessna Citation M2 vs Cessna Citation Sovereign vs Cessna Citation Xls
The Citation M2 is the entry-level light jet in this group, best for short regional missions, with roughly 1,500 nautical miles of range and typically 4–6 passengers (up to about 7). The Citation CJ3+ and CJ4 are also light jets; the CJ3+ generally offers around 2,000 nautical miles and about 6–8 passengers, while the CJ4 stretches to roughly 2,100+ nautical miles with similar seating, often feeling roomier and carrying a bit farther. The Citation XLS+ is a midsize jet with a stand-up-ish cabin feel compared to the CJ series, typically seating 7–9 and offering about 2,100 nautical miles. Moving up, the Citation Latitude is a super-midsize jet with a wider cabin, commonly 8–9 passengers and about 2,700 nautical miles. The Citation Sovereign+ is often classed as super-midsize as well, typically 8–9 passengers, with range around 3,000 nautical miles. The Citation Longitude is the largest here, a super-midsize/large-cabin style jet, usually 8–12 passengers, with roughly 3,500 nautical miles of range.
| Spec | Cessna Citation CJ3+ | Cessna Citation CJ4 | Cessna Citation Latitude | Cessna Citation Longitude | Cessna Citation M2 | Cessna Citation Sovereign+ | Cessna Citation XLS+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.05 | $ 4.37 | $ 6.80 | $ 5.23 | $ 3.45 | $ 6.02 | $ 5.34 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation |
| Aircraft Name | CJ3+ | CJ4 | Latitude | Longitude | M2 | Sovereign + | XLS+ |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA Certified | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1898 | 2170 | 2731 | 3500 | 1400 | 3138 | 1906 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.58 | $ 0.62 | $ 0.85 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.58 | $ 0.67 | $ 0.67 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 12 | 9 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 5530 | 6914 | 12394 | — | 3810 | 12790 | 7540 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,680 | $ 1,970 | $ 2,936 | $ 2,500 | $ 1,395 | $ 2,699 | $ 2,303 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G3000 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Garmin G5000 | Garmin G5000 | Garmin G3000 | Garmin G5000 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 415 | 440 | 458 | 481 | 404 | 458 | 430 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $9,915,000 | $11,290,000 | $19,305,000 | $29,965,000 | $5,150,000 | $19,730,000 | $15,500,000 |
| Cabin | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 10 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | — | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 7 | 12 | 9 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.9 | 9 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 8.5 | 9.3 | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | No | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23586 | 24005 | 26800 | 25400 | 22027 | 25230 | 25230 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 5,950 | — | — | — | — |
| Engine | |||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | FJ44-3A | FJ44-4A | PW306D1 | HTF7700L | FJ44-1AP-21 | PW306D | PW545C |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 5000 | 6000 | On-Condition | 3500 | 6000 | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 11 | ISA + 11 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 19 | ISA + 7 | ISA + 16 | ISA + 10 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 2820 | 3621 | 5907 | 7665 | 1965 | 5907 | 4119 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | 624 | 757 | 1114 | 1478 | 516 | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 703 | 870 | 1700 | — | 492 | 1700 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||||
| Length (ft) | 51.2 | 53.4 | 62 | 73.2 | 42.6 | 63.5 | 52.5 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 53 | 50 | 72.3 | 68.9 | 47.3 | 72.4 | 56.3 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | 0.4 | 0.4 | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 4.8 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 6 | 6 | 4.8 | 5.7 | 5.7 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 15.7 | 17.2 | 21.8 | 25.2 | 11 | 25.3 | 18.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 15.2 | 15.5 | 20.9 | 19.4 | 14 | 20.4 | 17.2 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 3.1 | 3.1 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.1 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 12.2 | 14.8 | 15.9 | 16.5 | 8.8 | 17.4 | 14.3 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 65 | 70 | 100 | — | 46 | 100 | 80 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 7 | 27 | 112 | — | 35 | 10 |