The Airbus A320neo Vs Boeing 737 MAX – Which Plane Is Best?

If you travel by air or live by an airport, then most likely, you have seen the Boeing 737. The aircraft type has a long history of being used by most major airlines around the world and is Boeing's bread and butter.

However, the aircraft is rivaled by the Airbus A320 program, which, according to sales, has caught up significantly to Boeing for the coveted title as the world's most successful commercial aircraft. The plane that will lead into the future much depends on the most recent series of each type, specifically the Boeing 737 MAX and the Airbus A320neo family. So how do they compare? Let's find out.

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[lorner]

I've gone transatlantic on a MAX 8 (Norwegian, EDI-SWF and return, November 2017) and it was surprisingly comfortable, but let's be honest: Airbus has got this one

[JB-mblm]

I’ll take the one that doesn’t crash and doesn’t ignore safety issues

[hishamhamed]

I've been flying for over fifty years. The A320neo is simply a delightful aircraft to fly on. I've flown on 737-ngs. However, I do not recall ever being on a 737 Max.

[attisik]

Not sure if leaving out the A321LR and XLR is right? The LR is already flying and the XLR started test flying and as it seems the airlines love the 321XLR ....

[Evil.Totoro]

I usually prefer Boeing Jets, but when it comes to the smaller aircraft, the a320 family just looks so much better.

[dwainavance]

Everyone knew that the 737 NG would be last update for the 737 family and a new clean-sheet offering would replace it. Everyone except the quarter-to-quarter bean counters running Boeing that is.

[cabottaxi]

That airbus 321 has got impressive figures for range and capacity.

[grandnagus]

I'll go with Airbus any day.
Innovation in plane design is another aspect you should take into account.
The 737 as a base is TWENTY years older than the A320.
You can't forget that each new model is only marginally different from the base, just think of the engine issue that lead to the MCAS having to be added to the 737.
Yes, the 737 MAX might be safe, but innovation can only take you so far.
Fundamental design choices CAN'T be changed down the road with a plane (without changing the type rating and the consequences that brings with it).
I'm not saying the A320 is a completely up to date plane either, any 35 year old base wouldn't be, but i'm saying the issues the MAX has are issues that didn't have to be, just because they wanted to make "a quick buck" by upgrading the 737 one more time, when they REALLY shouldn't have.

[MrSportagues]

Brillant video! As both a fan of Boeing and Airbus this is really down the line. I work at an airline that has both 737, and A320 family. The turn around is a bit faster with the B737 and that means better revenue. I love both families, and both do a great job. Great job Long Haul

[planepat]

Gotta say, as a mechanic having worked on both. Even ignoring Boeing’s MCAS tragedy, the 737 Max doesn’t hold a candle to the 320Neo’s. The 737 Max still just feels like an upgraded version of a 60 year old airplane while the Neo manages to feel like a brand new airplane

[AJVD]

And now we have the answer. The one that doesn't fall apart mid-air.

[oisnowy]

I would absolutely not be reassured about MAX fixes. Boeing has had huge issues with quality over the last decade at least. See also the 787, 777X and so on. I also don't see any substantial better specs on the 737. In fact, the video does its best to be dismissive of any Airbus advantages.

[mustafashulqamy]

Why is there no mention of the Airbus A321neo LR & XLR?

[fotiskantis]

Oh yes! The Ultimate Battle! A320 neo VS 737 MAX! Personally I prefer the A320 neo because it's much better and a lot safer than the 737 MAX and it's more fuel efficient and my favorite narrowbody aircraft alongside with the A220 300

[NotUnymous]

If Airbus doesnt make a huge blunder and china wont shake up the game too much, I can imagine a downward trend for Boeing.
As they have to invest into "fixing" the 737 desaster and their failed foresight in marketdemands (sustainablility f.e.), Airbus gets again a huge headstart in the development of the next Generation.

[luisdestefano]

Both A319NEo and 737-7 are niche aircraft and have poor sales and prospects. Whether A320NEO is better than 737-8 is debatable, but the solid fact is that A321NEO in its 3 variants soundly outsells 737-9&10 3 to 1. The yawning difference will spread further as time passes, and Boeing so far has not announced a MAX replacement.

[boabrahamsen]

Essentially the 737 hails back to the 727 cockpit and even the 707, with tweaks, fixes and extensions. By contrast the A320 is a much more contemporary design. My money is certainly on Airbus with a far better design and upgrade potential. The 737 is at the end of life.

[thickboi]

The neo variants on airbus are in extremely high demand being very new and very fuel efficient.

[brucemaloy]

How do you do a comparison without considering fuel burn? It's the top expense over capital and salaries!

[burninggas]

I traveled in both, both planes were new or max 2 years old. I find the 737 max of Turkish Airlines much smoother and quiter as the A320neo also from Turkish Airlines as a pasenger.