Etihad Airways Airbus A320-200 (Version 1, 136 seats) vs Vueling Airbus A320-200 (180 seats)
Etihad Airways Airbus A320-200 (Version 1, 136 seats) has 136 seats and Vueling Airbus A320-200 (180 seats) has 180. Only the first has Business.
Cabins side by side
| Cabin | Seats | Rows | Layout | Seat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Etihad Airways · Version 1, 136 seatsBusiness | 16 | 1–4 | 2-2 | — |
Etihad Airways · Version 1, 136 seatsEconomy | 120 | 6–25 | 3-3 | Recliner |
| 6 | 1–1 | 3-3 | Standard seat | |
| 18 | 2–4 | 3-3 | Standard seat | |
| 156 | 5–31 | 3-3 | Standard seat |
Etihad Airways Airbus A320-200 (Version 1, 136 seats)
136 seats: 2 good, 9 mixed, 6 to avoid
Best seats
- Row 1, seat A (Business): front row of Business, by the bassinet position.
- Row 6, seat A (Economy): first Economy row, drawn with extra legroom.
Seats to avoid
- Row 25, seat A (Economy): last row, against the rear toilets.
- Row 25, seats B, C, D, E and G (Economy): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
Vueling Airbus A320-200 (180 seats)
180 seats: 26 good, 10 mixed, 12 to avoid
Best seats
- Row 1, seats A, C, D and F (Space One): space One, the front row: about 20% more room than a standard seat by Vueling's figures, nobody in front and first off the plane. The front lavatory and galley are just ahead.
- Rows 2–4, seats A, C, D and F (Space Plus): space Plus: one of the extra-room rows 2 to 4 Vueling sells near the front, with priority boarding and a quick exit.
- Rows 2–4, seats B and E (Space Plus): space Plus: Vueling's extra-room rows 2 to 4
- Row 14, seats A and F (Economy): second overwing exit row: extra legroom, a window, and seats that should recline; you must be able to help in an emergency.
Seats to avoid
- Row 11, seats A, B, C, D, E and F (Economy): row in front of the overwing exits: recline is likely limited.
- Row 31, seats A, B, C, D, E and F (Economy): last row, against the rear lavatory and galley: likely limited recline, galley noise and the queue beside you.
