Compare Cessna Skyhawk vs Cirrus SR20 G6 vs Diamond Aircraft DA40 XLT
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| Manufacturer | Cessna | Cirrus | Diamond Aircraft |
| Aircraft Type | 172 Skyhawk | SR20 G6 | DA40 XLT |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $415,000 | $474,900 | $485,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 118 | $ 135 | $ 125 |
| DOC / nm | $ 0.95 | $ 0.87 | $ 0.88 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.24 | $ 0.17 | $ 0.22 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 124 | 155 | 142 |
| Max Range (nm) | 640 | 709 | 790 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | - | 1031 | 900 |
| Total Seats | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 Nxi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | VFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Weights | |||
| MTOW (lbs) | 2550 | 3350 | 2646 |
| MLW (lbs) | 2550 | 3350 | 2535 |
| BEW (lbs) | - | 2119 | 1746 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | - | 1031 | 900 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 318 | - | 300 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | - | - | 600 |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | 120 | 130 | - |
| Dimensions | |||
| Wingspan (ft) | 36.1 | 38 | 38.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9 | 8 | 6.5 |
| Length (ft) | 27.2 | 26 | 26.5 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4 | 4.2 | - |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.4 | 4.1 | - |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | - | 4.1 | - |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 11.9 | 10.1 | - |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | - | 137 | - |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 30 | 32 | - |
| Engine | |||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna | Cirrus | Diamond Aircraft |
| Model | IO-360-L2A | IO-390-C3B6 | IO-360 M1A |
| Horsepower | 200 | 215 | 180 |
| FADEC | No | No | No |
| TBO (hrs) | 2000 | 2000 | 2000 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | AvGas | AvGas |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 42 | 58.5 | 50 |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | - | 56 | 48 |
| Avionics | |||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 Nxi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | VFR |
| Autopilot | Garmin GFC 700 | Garmin GFC 700 | - |
| PFD | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| MFD | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| GPS | - | 2 | 1 |
| AHRS | - | 2 | 1 |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Cabin | |||
| Total Seats | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Other | |||
| Prop Manufacturer | McCauley | Hartzell | MT Propeller |
| Prop Description | 2-Blade Metal Fixed | 3-Blade Metal Constant | 2-Blade Metal Constant |
| Prop Diameter | - | 74" | - |
| Gear Type | Float | Nose-Wheel | Fixed Nose-Wheel |
| Float Type | Amphib | - | - |
| Warranty | |||
| Pilot Training Credits | - | 1 | - |
| Airframe (Yrs) | - | 2 | - |
| Airframe (Hrs) | - | 1000 | - |
| Engine (Yrs) | - | 2 | - |
| Engine (Hrs) | - | 1000 | - |
| APU (Hrs) | - | 1000 | - |
| Avionics (Yrs) | - | 2 | - |
| Performance | |||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 124 | 155 | 142 |
| Cruise Speed @ 85% (ktas) | - | 152 | - |
| Cruise Speed @ 75% (ktas) | - | 151 | - |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | - | 139 | 142 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | - | - | 178 |
| Stall Speed - Clean (kias) | 48 | 70 | - |
| Stall Speed - Flaps (kias) | - | 60 | 52 |
| Max Range (nm) | 640 | 709 | 790 |
| Range @ 75% | - | 588 | - |
| Endurance (hrs) | - | 3.9 | 7.6 |
| Take-off Roll (ft) | 1630 | 1685 | 1000 |
| Take-Off >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | 2530 | 1000 |
| Take-Off (5000 / ISA + 10) | - | 2726 | - |
| Landing Roll (ft) | 1335 | 853 | 1000 |
| Landing >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | 2636 | 1750 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 730 | 864 | 910 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 14000 | 17500 | 16400 |