Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Cessna 172 Skyhawk vs Cessna 182 Skylane vs Cessna 206 Turbo Stationair vs Cirrus Sr20 G6

All five are single‑engine piston aircraft, but they span distinct roles. The Cessna Skyhawk (172) and Cirrus SR20 G6 sit in the four‑seat, entry-to-intermediate touring/training category; both typically offer similar passenger capacity (four), with the SR20 generally positioned as a more performance‑oriented, technologically focused personal aircraft. The Beechcraft Bonanza G36 is also a personal cross‑country single, but in a higher‑performance class; it carries six (including smaller rear seats) and is commonly chosen for faster, longer trips. The Cessna Skylane (182) is a four‑seat utility/touring aircraft with stronger payload and short/rough‑field versatility than the Skyhawk, often translating to practical range that’s competitive for family travel. The Cessna Turbo Stationair (206) is the utility hauler of the group, typically seating six with the most flexible cabin/cargo capability and strong high‑altitude performance from turbocharging. In general, range tends to be shortest on the Skyhawk and SR20, longer on the Skylane, and longest on the Bonanza and Turbo Stationair depending on fuel and power settings.