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Cessna Citation M2 vs Cirrus Vision Jet G2 vs Embraer Phenom 100ev vs Honda Aircraft Hondajet Elite

All four are light, owner-friendly business jets, but they sit in slightly different niches. The Cirrus Vision Jet G2 is a single-engine personal jet, typically configured for about five passengers plus a pilot (often with optional child seats), and offers roughly 1,200 nautical miles of range, emphasizing simplicity and lower operating complexity. The Cessna Citation M2 is a twin‑engine entry-level business jet, generally seating around five to six passengers, with about 1,550 nautical miles of range, positioning it as a straightforward step-up for short to mid-length trips. The HondaJet Elite is also a twin‑engine very light jet, commonly arranged for five to six passengers, with around 1,400 nautical miles of range, and is often chosen for its efficient design and cabin experience in this class. The Embraer Phenom 100EV is a twin‑engine very light jet as well, typically carrying five to six passengers, with about 1,180 nautical miles of range, trading a bit of distance for strong runway and performance credentials depending on mission profile.

SpecCessna Citation M2Cirrus Vision Jet G2Embraer Phenom 100EVHonda Aircraft HondaJet Elite
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 3.45$ 2.37$ 2.84$ 2.73
Min Crew1111
Total Seats8576
ManufacturerCessna CitationCirrusEmbraerHonda Aircraft
Aircraft NameM2SF50 G2Phenom 100EVHondaJet Elite
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)140012191,1781495
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.58$ 0.79$ 0.71$ 0.68
Max Cabin Seats7576
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)3810245034513432
Standard Cabin Seats6354
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,395$ 711$ 1,152$ 1,135
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Cirrus Perspective Touch+ (G3000)Prodigy Touch (G3000)Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)404311406419
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$5,150,000$2,315,000$4,250,000$ 5,400,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNo1 Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew1111
Crew RestNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNo
Total Seats8566
Max Cabin Seats7566
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.56.48.38.8
Galley / RefreshmentNoNoNoGalley
Standard Cabin Seats6344
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)220272128023060
Galley LocationFWD
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelFJ44-1AP-21FJ33-5APW617F1-EHF120-H1A
TBO (hrs)3500400035005000
Flat RatingISA + 7ISA + 10ISA + 8ISA + 10
Thrust (lbs)1965184617302050
No. of Engines2122
Fuel Burn (lbph)516358543
Fuel Capacity (gal)492320439
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.630.742.142.7
Wingspan (ft)47.338.740.439.8
Aisle Step (ft)0.40.30.4
Cabin Width (ft)4.85.15.15
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.94.8
Cabin Length (ft)1111.51112.1
Overall Height (ft)1410.914.314.9
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.13.13.6
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)8.89.8910.2
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)46306066
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)2410