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Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Cessna 206 Turbo Stationair vs Cirrus Sr22t G6 vs Piper Seneca

The Beechcraft Bonanza G36 and Cirrus SR22T G6 are high-performance single‑engine pistons, while the Cessna Turbo Stationair is a utility‑oriented, fixed‑gear single and the Piper Seneca is a light twin‑engine piston aimed at multiengine capability and redundancy. For range, the SR22T G6 is generally the longest‑legged of the group, often suited to longer nonstop trips, with the Bonanza G36 typically close behind. The Turbo Stationair’s range is usually competitive but tends to emphasize load-carrying and short/rough‑field practicality over maximum cruise distance. The Seneca’s range varies by model and loading; it can be solid, but is often more missioned around twin-engine operations than outright endurance compared with the longest-range singles. On passenger capacity, the Bonanza G36 and SR22T are commonly configured for up to five seats, the Turbo Stationair typically accommodates six, and the Seneca usually seats six (sometimes seven depending on configuration), making the Stationair and Seneca better fits when consistently carrying more people.

SpecBeechcraft Bonanza G36Cessna Turbo StationairPiper Seneca
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 1.16$ 1.08$ 1.69
Total Seats666
Flight RulesVFRVFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftCessnaPiper
Aircraft NameBonanza G36206 Turbo StationairSeneca
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)920703828
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.19$ 0.18$ 0.28
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)10501331
Standard Cabin Seats444
Direct Operating Cost$ 204$ 174$ 337
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)176161200
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $925,000 $745,000 $1,095,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Total Seats666
Standard Cabin Seats444
Engine
FADECNoNoNo
ModelIO-550-BTIO-540-AJ1ATSIO-360-RB
Fuel TypeAvGasAvGasAvGas
TBO (hrs)170020001800
TBO (yrs)1212
Horsepower300350220
Fuel DeliveryFuel InjectedFuel InjectedFuel Injected
No. of Engines112
Fuel Capacity (gal)7487122
Dimensions
Length (ft)27.528.328.6
Wingspan (ft)33.53639
Cabin Width (ft)3.53.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.24.2
Cabin Length (ft)12.612.1
Overall Height (ft)8.69.410
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)100
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1011