Cessna Citation Cj3 vs Cessna Citation Cj4 vs Cessna Citation Latitude vs Cessna Citation M2 vs Cessna Citation Sovereign vs Cessna Citation Xls

The Cessna Citation M2 is an entry-level light jet, typically arranged for about 4–5 passengers, with range around 1,300 nautical miles. Stepping up, the Citation CJ3+ is a light jet often configured for about 6–7 passengers and roughly 2,000 nautical miles of range, while the Citation CJ4 is at the top of the CJ “light jet” family, commonly seating about 8–9 with range around 2,100–2,200 nautical miles. The Citation XLS+ is generally classed as a midsize jet, usually carrying about 7–9 passengers with range around 2,000–2,100 nautical miles, emphasizing cabin comfort and runway flexibility. The Citation Latitude is a super-midsize jet with a larger stand-up style cabin for about 8–9 passengers and range around 2,700 nautical miles. The Citation Sovereign+ is also super-midsize, typically 8–9 passengers, but optimized for speed and longer legs, offering roughly 3,000 nautical miles of range. Overall, capacity differences are modest beyond the M2, while cabin volume and range increase notably from CJ-series to Latitude and Sovereign+.