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

The Cessna Citation M2 and Honda Aircraft HondaJet Elite are both light jets aimed at short-to-medium business trips, while the Cirrus Vision Jet G2 is a single‑engine personal jet that sits slightly apart as an owner‑pilot–oriented entry option. In category terms, the M2 is a classic light twinjet with a conventional business-jet cabin; the HondaJet Elite is also a light twinjet but distinguished by its over‑the‑wing engine layout and typically a slightly more “modern” systems feel; the Vision Jet G2 is a very light jet (often grouped as a “personal jet”) with one turbofan and simpler operating economics. On range, the HondaJet Elite generally leads this group at roughly 1,400–1,500 nautical miles, the Citation M2 follows around 1,200–1,300 nautical miles, and the Vision Jet G2 is typically around 1,100–1,200 nautical miles, all depending on payload, winds, and reserves. For passenger capacity, all can be configured around five passengers in addition to the pilot(s), with some layouts allowing up to six or seven occupants total in the cabin; in practice, useful load and comfort often make four to five passengers the common planning figure.

SpecCessna Citation M2Cessna Citation M2Cirrus Vision Jet G2Cirrus Vision Jet G2Honda Aircraft HondaJet EliteHonda Aircraft HondaJet Elite
Summary
Cockpit222222
DOC / nm$ 3.45$ 3.45$ 2.37$ 2.37$ 2.73$ 2.73
Min Crew111111
Total Seats885566
ManufacturerCessna CitationCessna CitationCirrusCirrusHonda AircraftHonda Aircraft
Aircraft NameM2M2SF50 G2SF50 G2HondaJet EliteHondaJet Elite
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)140014001219121914951495
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.58$ 0.58$ 0.79$ 0.79$ 0.68$ 0.68
Max Cabin Seats775566
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)381038102450245034323432
Standard Cabin Seats663344
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,395$ 1,395$ 711$ 711$ 1,135$ 1,135
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Garmin G3000Cirrus Perspective Touch+ (G3000)Cirrus Perspective Touch+ (G3000)Garmin G3000Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)404404311311419419
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$5,150,000$5,150,000$2,315,000$2,315,000$ 5,400,000$ 5,400,000
Cabin
Cockpit222222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNoNo1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew111111
Crew RestNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNoNo
Total Seats885566
Max Cabin Seats775566
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.58.56.46.48.88.8
Galley / RefreshmentNoNoNoNoGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats663344
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)22027220272306023060
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYes
ModelFJ44-1AP-21FJ44-1AP-21FJ33-5AFJ33-5AHF120-H1AHF120-H1A
TBO (hrs)350035004000400050005000
Flat RatingISA + 7ISA + 7ISA + 10ISA + 10ISA + 10ISA + 10
Thrust (lbs)196519651846184620502050
No. of Engines221122
Fuel Burn (lbph)516516358358
Fuel Capacity (gal)492492320320439439
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.642.630.730.742.742.7
Wingspan (ft)47.347.338.738.739.839.8
Aisle Step (ft)0.40.40.40.4
Cabin Width (ft)4.84.85.15.155
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.84.84.8
Cabin Length (ft)111111.511.512.112.1
Overall Height (ft)141410.910.914.914.9
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.13.13.13.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)8.88.89.89.810.210.2
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)464630306666
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)2424