Compare Cessna Skyhawk vs Diamond Aircraft DA42 VI vs Piaggio Avanti EVO
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| Manufacturer | Cessna | Diamond Aircraft | Piaggio |
| Aircraft Type | 172 Skyhawk | DA42 VI | Avanti EVO |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $415,000 | $869,000 | $ 7,695,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 118 | $ 211 | - |
| DOC / nm | $ 0.95 | $ 1.11 | - |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.24 | $ 0.28 | - |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 124 | 190 | 400 |
| Max Range (nm) | 640 | 1273 | 1530 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | - | 1298 | 3775 |
| Total Seats | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| Cockpit | - | - | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | - | - | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | - | - | 7 |
| Min Crew | - | - | 1 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | IFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Weights | |||
| MRAMP (lbs) | - | - | 12150 |
| MTOW (lbs) | 2550 | 4407 | 12100 |
| MLW (lbs) | 2550 | 4407 | 11500 |
| MZFW (lbs) | - | - | 9800 |
| BOW (lbs) | - | - | 8375 |
| BEW (lbs) | - | 3109 | 8325 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | - | 1298 | 3775 |
| Max Payload (lbs) | - | - | 1425 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 318 | 536 | 2802 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | - | 762 | - |
| Payload Max Fuel (lbs) | - | - | 973 |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | 120 | - | 350 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Wingspan (ft) | 36.1 | 44.5 | 47.1 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9 | 8.2 | 13.1 |
| Length (ft) | 27.2 | 28.1 | 47.3 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4 | - | 5.8 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.4 | - | 6.1 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | - | - | 3.5 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 11.9 | - | 14.9 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 30 | - | 35.2 |
| Engine | |||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna | Diamond Aircraft | Piaggio |
| Model | IO-360-L2A | AE300 | PT6A–66B |
| Horsepower | 200 | 168 | 850 |
| Flat Rating | - | - | ISA + 28 |
| FADEC | No | Yes | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | 2000 | 1800 | 3600 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | - | - |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | Diesel / Jet Fuel | - |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | - |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 42 | 79.4 | - |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | - | 76.4 | - |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | - | - | 100 |
| Avionics | |||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | IFR |
| Standby Instrument | - | Gyro / Analog | - |
| Autopilot | Garmin GFC 700 | Garmin GFC 700 | - |
| PFD | 1 | 1 | - |
| MFD | 1 | 1 | - |
| GPS | - | 2 | - |
| AHRS | - | 1 | - |
| Flight Director | - | 1 | - |
| ADC | - | 1 | - |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | - |
| VHF Com | 1 | 2 | - |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 2 | - |
| Cabin | |||
| Total Seats | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| Cockpit | - | - | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | - | - | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | - | - | 7 |
| Min Crew | - | - | 1 |
| Lavatory | - | - | No |
| Galley / Refreshment | - | - | No |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | - | - | 6600 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | - | - | 24000 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | - | - | 9 |
| Other | |||
| Prop Manufacturer | McCauley | MT Propeller | Hartzell |
| Prop Description | 2-Blade Metal Fixed | 3-Blade Constant | Scimitar |
| Gear Type | Float | Retractable Nose-Wheel | Retractable |
| Float Type | Amphib | - | - |
| Performance | |||
| Max Cruise Speed (Mach) | - | - | 0.7 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 124 | 190 | 400 |
| Cruise Speed @ 75% (ktas) | - | 176 | - |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | - | 145 | 318 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | - | 188 | - |
| Stall Speed - Clean (kias) | 48 | - | - |
| Stall Speed - Flaps (kias) | - | 61 | - |
| Max Range (nm) | 640 | 1273 | 1530 |
| Endurance (hrs) | - | 11.75 | - |
| Take-off Roll (ft) | 1630 | 1148 | 3262 |
| Take-Off >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | 2011 | - |
| Take-Off (5000 / ISA + 10) | - | - | 4700 |
| Landing Roll (ft) | 1335 | 1099 | - |
| Landing >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | 1893 | 3282 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 730 | 1337 | 2770 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 14000 | 18000 | 41000 |