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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.

SpecCessna Citation CJ4Cirrus Vision Jet G2Embraer Phenom 100EVEmbraer Phenom 300EHonda Aircraft HondaJet ElitePilatus PC-12 NGX
Summary
Cockpit222222
DOC / nm$ 4.37$ 2.37$ 2.84$ 3.88$ 2.73$ 2.78
Min Crew111111
Total Seats9571068
ManufacturerCessna CitationCirrusEmbraerEmbraerHonda AircraftPilatus
Aircraft NameCJ4SF50 G2Phenom 100EVPhenom 300EHondaJet ElitePC-12 NGX
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)217012191,1782,01014951803
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.62$ 0.79$ 0.71$ 0.55$ 0.68$ 0.46
Max Cabin Seats8571069
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)69142450345169143432
Standard Cabin Seats735646
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,970$ 711$ 1,152$ 1,758$ 1,135$ 793
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Cirrus Perspective Touch+ (G3000)Prodigy Touch (G3000)Prodigy Touch (G3000)Garmin G3000Honeywell Primus Apex
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)440311406464419290
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$11,290,000$2,315,000$4,250,000$9,650,000$ 5,400,000$5,350,000
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit222222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNo1 Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed FlushingOptional
Min Crew111111
Crew RestNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNoNo
Total Seats956968
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats856969
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)96.48.39.48.85.8
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyNoNoGalleyGalleyNo
Standard Cabin Seats734746
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400521280255602306013100
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYes
ModelFJ44-4AFJ33-5APW617F1-ECanada PW535E1HF120-H1APT6E-67XP
TBO (hrs)500040003500500050005000
Flat RatingISA + 11ISA + 10ISA + 8ISA + 15ISA + 10ISA + 35
Thrust (lbs)36211846173033602050
No. of Engines212221
Fuel Burn (lbph)757358543757
Fuel Capacity (gal)870320439
Horsepower1200
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Dimensions
Length (ft)53.430.742.151.242.747.25
Wingspan (ft)5038.740.452.1639.853.33
Aisle Step (ft)0.40.30.30.4
Cabin Width (ft)4.85.15.15.155
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.94.94.84.9
Cabin Length (ft)17.211.51117.212.116.9
Overall Height (ft)15.510.914.316.7514.914
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.13.13.63.64.25
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.89.8914.810.2
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)7030607466
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)724101040