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Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Cirrus Sr22t G6 vs Piper Seneca

The Beechcraft Baron G58 and Piper Seneca are light twins, typically chosen for redundancy and multi-engine capability, while the Beechcraft Bonanza G36 and Cirrus SR22T G6 are high-performance singles oriented toward efficient personal and business travel. In range, the SR22T G6 is generally competitive at the top of this group thanks to turbocharging and high-altitude cruise, often matching or exceeding the Bonanza G36 depending on power settings and reserves. The Bonanza G36 is also strong on range and speed among normally aspirated singles, while the Baron G58’s twin-engine fuel burn usually yields somewhat shorter range than the best-case singles when flown at similar mission profiles. The Seneca’s range is commonly comparable to other light twins and can be competitive, but it varies notably by model and loading. For passenger capacity, the Bonanza G36 and SR22T are typically configured for four to five seats, while the Baron G58 is commonly a five-to-six-seat airplane. The Seneca is normally a six-seat aircraft, often offering the most seats in typical configurations.

SpecBeechcraft Baron G58Beechcraft Bonanza G36Piper Seneca
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 1.72$ 1.16$ 1.69
Total Seats666
Flight RulesIFRVFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftBeechcraftPiper
Aircraft NameBaron G58Bonanza G36Seneca
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1480920828
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.29$ 0.19$ 0.28
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)145010501331
Standard Cabin Seats444
Direct Operating Cost$ 347$ 204$ 337
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)202176200
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $1,495,000 $925,000 $1,095,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Total Seats666
Standard Cabin Seats444
Engine
FADECNoNoNo
ModelIO-550-CIO-550-BTSIO-360-RB
Fuel TypeAvGasAvGasAvGas
TBO (hrs)170017001800
TBO (yrs)1212
Horsepower300300220
Fuel DeliveryFuel InjectedFuel InjectedFuel Injected
No. of Engines212
Fuel Capacity (gal)19474122
Dimensions
Length (ft)29.927.528.6
Wingspan (ft)37.933.539
Cabin Width (ft)3.53.5
Cabin Height (ft)4.24.2
Cabin Length (ft)12.612.6
Overall Height (ft)9.88.610
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)150100
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)4610