2.4 Differences within the A320 Family

While cockpit operation remains largely identical, there are operational differences:

• A318 / A319
  • Shorter fuselage
  • Lower passenger capacity
  • Better performance on shorter runways
• A320
  • Standard reference model
  • Balanced performance and capacity
• A321
  • Longer fuselage
  • Higher passenger capacity
  • Different handling characteristics (especially during takeoff and landing