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Embraer Phenom 100ev vs Honda Aircraft Hondajet Elite vs Piper M350

The Embraer Phenom 100EV and Honda Aircraft HondaJet Elite are both very light jets, while the Piper M350 is a pressurized, single‑engine piston aircraft in the high‑performance personal/business category. In range, the two jets are broadly comparable and are typically suited to regional trips of roughly 1,000 to 1,400 nautical miles depending on payload, winds, and reserves, whereas the M350 generally offers a shorter typical range, often around the 1,000‑nautical‑mile class, with real‑world legs strongly affected by power settings and weather. For passenger capacity, the Phenom 100EV and HondaJet Elite usually seat about four to five passengers in the cabin (with one or two pilots up front depending on operation), giving a typical total of five to seven seats including cockpit positions. The Piper M350 is commonly configured for five to six seats total, including the pilot, with flexibility for owner‑operators. Overall, the jets emphasize higher cruise speed and jet comfort, while the M350 emphasizes simplicity and operating economics for shorter business or personal missions.

SpecEmbraer Phenom 100EVHonda Aircraft HondaJet ElitePiper M350
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 2.84$ 2.73$ 1.34
Min Crew11
Total Seats766
ManufacturerEmbraerHonda AircraftPiper
Aircraft NamePhenom 100EVHondaJet EliteM350
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1,17814951343
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.71$ 0.68$ 0.22
Max Cabin Seats76
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)345134321308
Standard Cabin Seats544
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,152$ 1,135$ 285
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Prodigy Touch (G3000)Garmin G3000Garmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)406419213
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,250,000$ 5,400,000$1,195,000
Flight RulesVFR
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew11
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatNoNo
Total Seats666
Max Cabin Seats66
Lavatory LocationAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.38.85.6
Galley / RefreshmentNoGalley
Standard Cabin Seats444
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2128023060
Galley LocationFWD
Engine
FADECYesYesNo
ModelPW617F1-EHF120-H1ATIO-540-AE2A
TBO (hrs)350050002000
Flat RatingISA + 8ISA + 10
Thrust (lbs)17302050
No. of Engines221
Fuel Burn (lbph)543
Fuel Capacity (gal)439120
Fuel TypeAvGas
TBO (yrs)12
Horsepower350
Fuel DeliveryFuel Injected
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.142.729
Wingspan (ft)40.439.843
Aisle Step (ft)0.30.4
Cabin Width (ft)5.154.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.94.84
Cabin Length (ft)1112.112.3
Overall Height (ft)14.314.911.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.6
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)910.2
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)606613
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1020
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165