Compare Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Cessna Skyhawk vs Piper Seneca
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| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Cessna | Piper |
| Aircraft Type | Baron G58 | 172 Skyhawk | Seneca |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $1,495,000 | $415,000 | $1,095,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 347 | $ 118 | $ 337 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.72 | $ 0.95 | $ 1.69 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.29 | $ 0.24 | $ 0.28 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 202 | 124 | 200 |
| Max Range (nm) | 1480 | 640 | 828 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1450 | - | 1331 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| Cockpit | 2 | - | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | - | 4 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR | IFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Weights | |||
| MTOW (lbs) | 5500 | 2550 | 4750 |
| MLW (lbs) | 5400 | 2550 | - |
| BEW (lbs) | 4050 | - | 3442 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1450 | - | 1331 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 1164 | 318 | 732 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 286 | - | 599 |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | 420 | 120 | - |
| Dimensions | |||
| Wingspan (ft) | 37.9 | 36.1 | 39 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.8 | 9 | 10 |
| Length (ft) | 29.9 | 27.2 | 28.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4 | - |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 3.4 | - |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 11.9 | - |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 150 | - | - |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 46 | 30 | - |
| Engine | |||
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Cessna | Piper |
| Model | IO-550-C | IO-360-L2A | TSIO-360-RB |
| Horsepower | 300 | 200 | 220 |
| FADEC | No | No | No |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | 2000 | 1800 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | 12 | - |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | AvGas | AvGas |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 194 | 42 | 122 |
| Avionics | |||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR | IFR |
| Standby Instrument | - | - | Aspen Avionics EFD1000 |
| Autopilot | Garmin GFC 700 | Garmin GFC 700 | Garmin GFC 700 |
| PFD | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| MFD | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| GPS | 1 | - | 1 |
| Flight Director | - | - | 1 |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cabin | |||
| Total Seats | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| Cockpit | 2 | - | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | - | 4 |
| Other | |||
| Prop Manufacturer | McCauley | McCauley | McCauley |
| Prop Description | 3-Blade Constant | 2-Blade Metal Fixed | 3-Blade Constant Feathering |
| Gear Type | Retractable | Float | Retractable |
| Float Type | - | Amphib | - |
| Warranty | |||
| Airframe (Yrs) | - | - | 2 |
| Engine (Yrs) | - | - | 3 |
| Prop (Yrs) | - | - | 3 |
| Avionics (Yrs) | - | - | 2 |
| Performance | |||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 202 | 124 | 200 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 163 | - | 200 |
| Stall Speed - Clean (kias) | 73 | 48 | - |
| Max Range (nm) | 1480 | 640 | 828 |
| Take-off Roll (ft) | 2345 | 1630 | 1143 |
| Take-Off >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | - | 1707 |
| Landing Roll (ft) | 2490 | 1335 | 1400 |
| Landing >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | - | 2180 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1700 | 730 | - |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 20688 | 14000 | 25000 |