Cessna Citation Cj4 vs Cirrus Vision Jet G2 vs Embraer Phenom 100ev vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Honda Aircraft Hondajet Elite vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx
The Cessna Citation CJ4, Embraer Phenom 100EV, Embraer Phenom 300E, and HondaJet Elite are light jets, with the Phenom 300E and CJ4 generally at the top of this group for typical mission flexibility and range, the Phenom 100EV and HondaJet Elite oriented toward shorter-to-midrange trips, and the 300E usually carrying the most people most comfortably. The Cirrus Vision Jet G2 is a single‑engine very light jet; it typically carries fewer passengers than the twin‑engine light jets but offers efficient owner‑operator flying for shorter-to-midrange legs. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a single‑engine turboprop rather than a jet; it is known for strong useful load and cabin versatility, often accommodating comparable or more passengers than many light jets, with competitive real‑world range and excellent short/rough-field capability. In passenger capacity terms, the Vision Jet G2 is usually the smallest, the HondaJet Elite and Phenom 100EV sit in the middle, and the CJ4 and Phenom 300E tend to support larger typical cabin loads, while the PC‑12 NGX often matches or exceeds them depending on seating configuration.
| Spec | Cessna Citation CJ4 | Cirrus Vision Jet G2 | Embraer Phenom 100EV | Embraer Phenom 300E | Honda Aircraft HondaJet Elite | Pilatus PC-12 NGX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.37 | $ 2.37 | $ 2.84 | $ 3.88 | $ 2.73 | $ 2.78 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 9 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 8 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation | Cirrus | Embraer | Embraer | Honda Aircraft | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | CJ4 | SF50 G2 | Phenom 100EV | Phenom 300E | HondaJet Elite | PC-12 NGX |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 2170 | 1219 | 1,178 | 2,010 | 1495 | 1803 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.62 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.71 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.68 | $ 0.46 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 8 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 9 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6914 | 2450 | 3451 | 6914 | 3432 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,970 | $ 711 | $ 1,152 | $ 1,758 | $ 1,135 | $ 793 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Cirrus Perspective Touch+ (G3000) | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Garmin G3000 | Honeywell Primus Apex |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 440 | 311 | 406 | 464 | 419 | 290 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $11,290,000 | $2,315,000 | $4,250,000 | $9,650,000 | $ 5,400,000 | $5,350,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | — | — | — | IFR |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | No | 1 Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | Optional |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | No | — | No | No | No | — |
| Jump Seat | No | — | No | No | No | — |
| Total Seats | 9 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 8 |
| Galley Location | FWD | — | — | FWD | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 8 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 9 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | — | AFT | AFT | AFT | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9 | 6.4 | 8.3 | 9.4 | 8.8 | 5.8 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | No | No | Galley | Galley | No |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 24005 | — | 21280 | 25560 | 23060 | 13100 |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | — | — | Yes |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | FJ44-4A | FJ33-5A | PW617F1-E | Canada PW535E1 | HF120-H1A | PT6E-67XP |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 4000 | 3500 | 5000 | 5000 | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 11 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 8 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 35 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 3621 | 1846 | 1730 | 3360 | 2050 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | 757 | 358 | 543 | 757 | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 870 | 320 | — | — | 439 | — |
| Horsepower | — | — | — | — | — | 1200 |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | — | — | 402 |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 53.4 | 30.7 | 42.1 | 51.2 | 42.7 | 47.25 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 50 | 38.7 | 40.4 | 52.16 | 39.8 | 53.33 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | 0.4 | — | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.4 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.8 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5 | 5 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | — | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.9 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 17.2 | 11.5 | 11 | 17.2 | 12.1 | 16.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 15.5 | 10.9 | 14.3 | 16.75 | 14.9 | 14 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.6 | 3.6 | — | 4.25 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 14.8 | 9.8 | 9 | 14.8 | 10.2 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 70 | 30 | 60 | 74 | 66 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 7 | 24 | 10 | 10 | — | 40 |