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Cessna Citation Latitude vs Cessna Citation Sovereign vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Dassault Falcon 900lx

The Cessna Citation XLS+ is typically considered a midsize jet, offering roughly 2,100 nautical miles of range and usually seating about 7–9 passengers. The Cessna Citation Latitude steps up into the super‑midsize category with a longer typical range around 2,700 nautical miles and a common seating configuration of about 8–9 passengers (sometimes up to around 10). The Cessna Citation Sovereign+ is also a super‑midsize jet, generally comparable in capacity at about 8–9 passengers, with range usually cited around 3,200 nautical miles. Dassault’s Falcon 2000LXS is a large‑cabin, long‑range twinjet, commonly arranged for about 8–10 passengers, with range around 4,000 nautical miles. The Falcon 6X is a newer large‑cabin, ultra‑long‑range twin, typically seating about 10–12 passengers, with range around 5,500 nautical miles. The Falcon 900LX is a large‑cabin, long‑range trijet, often configured for about 10–14 passengers, with range around 4,750 nautical miles.

SpecCessna Citation LatitudeCessna Citation Sovereign+Cessna Citation XLS+Dassault Falcon 2000LXSDassault Falcon 6XDassault Falcon 900LX
Summary
Cockpit222232
DOC / nm$ 6.80$ 6.02$ 5.34$ 6.38$ 7.74$ 7.57
Min Crew222222
Total Seats101110121716
ManufacturerCessna CitationCessna CitationCessna CitationDassault FalconDassault FalconDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameLatitudeSovereign +XLS+2000LXS6X900LX
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)273131381906415555004750
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.85$ 0.67$ 0.67$ 0.80$ 0.64$ 0.63
Max Cabin Seats9129101614
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)123941279075401825022450
Standard Cabin Seats898101414
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,936$ 2,699$ 2,303$ 3,073$ 3,845$ 3,588
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000Garmin G5000Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Honeywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EASy IIIHoneywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)458458430490516498
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$19,305,000$19,730,000$15,500,000$35,100,000$49,500,000$44,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit222232
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew222222
Crew RestNoNoNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNoNoYesNo
Total Seats101110121716
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats9129101614
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTAFTFWD / AFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.79.39.39.610.29.6
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats898101414
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)268002523025230253002920025300
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5,9503900
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYes
ModelPW306D1PW306DPW545CPW308CPW812DTFE731-60
TBO (hrs)600060005000700050005000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 16ISA + 10ISA + 15ISA + 17ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)5907590741197000140005000
No. of Engines222223
Fuel Burn (lbph)1114
Fuel Capacity (gal)17001700
Dimensions
Length (ft)6263.552.566.484.366.4
Wingspan (ft)72.372.456.370.285.170.2
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor0.70.7Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)6.45.55.57.78.57.7
Cabin Height (ft)65.75.76.26.56.2
Cabin Length (ft)21.825.318.526.240.433.2
Overall Height (ft)20.920.417.223.224.524.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.43.93.96.36.36.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.917.414.317.127.523.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)10010080
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)273510131140127
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)102418431264