Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Cessna 172 Skyhawk vs Cessna 182 Skylane vs Cessna 206 Turbo Stationair vs Daher Kodiak 100 Series Iii

By category, the Cessna Skyhawk is a four-seat, fixed-gear piston trainer and personal aircraft; the Cessna Skylane is a heavier, faster fixed-gear piston single suited to higher-load personal and utility flying; the Beechcraft Bonanza G36 is a higher-performance, six-seat retractable-gear piston single aimed at premium personal and business travel. The Cessna Turbo Stationair and the Daher Kodiak 100 Series III are utility-focused high-wings with strong short/rough-field capability; the Turbo Stationair is typically a piston single optimized for hauling and flexibility, while the Kodiak is a turboprop designed for frequent, high-cycle operations and rugged strips. In range, the Skyhawk is generally the shortest-legged of the group, typically used for regional trips. The Skylane and Turbo Stationair usually offer longer practical range than the Skyhawk, with the Bonanza G36 commonly matching or exceeding them depending on power settings. The Kodiak often provides competitive IFR range for a utility aircraft, though its mission emphasizes payload and field performance as much as distance. For passenger capacity, the Skyhawk carries 4, while the Bonanza G36, Skylane, and Turbo Stationair commonly seat 6. The Kodiak is the people-mover, typically configured around 9–10 seats depending on interior and mission.