Which is more fuel-efficient A320 or 737?

Given that an A320's fuel burn rate is approximately 5.13 gallons per seat per hour, reducing this by 4% gives you 4.92 gallons/seat/hr. Comparatively, a 737-800 burns about 4.88 gallons/seat/hr.



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Q: About how much fuel per hour does a medium-sized aircraft such as the 737 burn? A: In round numbers, a 737 will burn 5,000 pounds (750 gallons) an hour.

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