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Cessna Citation M2 vs Cirrus Vision Jet G2 vs Daher Tbm 940 vs Honda Aircraft Hondajet Elite

The Cessna Citation M2 and HondaJet Elite are light jets, the Cirrus Vision Jet G2 is a very light single‑engine jet, and the Daher TBM 940 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop. In range, the TBM 940 generally leads (roughly 1,700+ nautical miles), followed by the Vision Jet G2 (about 1,200 nm), then the HondaJet Elite (about 1,150–1,200 nm), with the Citation M2 typically around the low‑1,000‑nm class depending on reserves and payload. For passenger capacity, the Vision Jet G2 is often marketed with up to seven seats (typically six passengers plus pilot, with a small “family” layout), the Citation M2 and HondaJet Elite commonly seat five to six passengers plus one or two pilots depending on configuration, and the TBM 940 typically carries four to six passengers plus a pilot. Overall, the M2 and HondaJet emphasize traditional light‑jet speed and cabin refinement, the Vision Jet prioritizes simplicity and owner‑pilot friendliness, and the TBM 940 trades jet speed for standout range and short‑field flexibility.

SpecCessna Citation M2Cirrus Vision Jet G2Daher TBM 940Honda Aircraft HondaJet Elite
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 3.45$ 2.37$ 2.25$ 2.73
Min Crew1111
Total Seats8566
ManufacturerCessna CitationCirrusDaher TBMHonda Aircraft
Aircraft NameM2SF50 G2TBM 940HondaJet Elite
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1400121917301495
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.58$ 0.79$ 0.56$ 0.68
Max Cabin Seats75—6
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)3810245029083432
Standard Cabin Seats6344
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,395$ 711$ 744$ 1,135
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Cirrus Perspective Touch+ (G3000)Garmin G3000Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)404311330419
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$5,150,000$2,315,000$4,450,000$ 5,400,000
Flight Rules——IFR—
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNoNo1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew1111
Crew RestNo——No
Jump SeatNo——No
Total Seats8566
Max Cabin Seats75—6
Lavatory LocationAFT——AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.56.46.28.8
Galley / RefreshmentNoNoRefreshment CentreGalley
Standard Cabin Seats6344
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)22027—1439023060
Galley Location——MIDFWD
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelFJ44-1AP-21FJ33-5APT6A-66DHF120-H1A
TBO (hrs)3500400035005000
Flat RatingISA + 7ISA + 10ISA + 49ISA + 10
Thrust (lbs)19651846—2050
No. of Engines2112
Fuel Burn (lbph)516358——
Fuel Capacity (gal)492320291439
Horsepower——850—
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.630.735.342.7
Wingspan (ft)47.338.742.139.8
Aisle Step (ft)0.4——0.4
Cabin Width (ft)4.85.145
Cabin Height (ft)4.8—4.14.8
Cabin Length (ft)1111.513.412.1
Overall Height (ft)1410.914.314.9
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.13.1——
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)8.89.8—10.2
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)4630—66
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—2430—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)——123—