Cessna 172 Skyhawk vs Diamond Aircraft Da42 Vi vs Piper M500 vs Piper Seminole
| Spec | Cessna Skyhawk | Diamond Aircraft DA42 VI | Piper M500 | Piper Arrow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| DOC / nm | $ 0.95 | $ 1.11 | $ 3.11 | $ 1.36 |
| Total Seats | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Cessna | Diamond Aircraft | Piper | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | 172 Skyhawk | DA42 VI | M500 | Arrow |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 640 | 1273 | 1000 | 700 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.24 | $ 0.28 | $ 0.78 | $ 0.23 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 118 | $ 211 | $ 579 | $ 221 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 124 | 190 | 260 | 162 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $415,000 | $869,000 | $2,122,600 | $765,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 1298 | 1698 | 1191 |
| Cockpit | — | — | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | — | — | 1 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | — | 4 | 4 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Total Seats | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Cockpit | — | — | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | — | — | No | — |
| Min Crew | — | — | 1 | — |
| Galley Location | — | — | MID | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 5.5 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | Refreshment Centre | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | — | 4 | 4 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 12600 | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 8244 | — |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | No | Yes | No | No |
| Model | IO-360-L2A | AE300 | PT6A-42A | O-360-AIH6 |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | Diesel / Jet Fuel | — | AvGas |
| TBO (hrs) | 2000 | 1800 | 3600 | 2000 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | — | — | 12 |
| Horsepower | 200 | 168 | 500 | 180 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | — | Carbureted |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 42 | 79.4 | 170 | 108 |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | 76.4 | — | — |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 55 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 27.2 | 28.1 | 29.6 | 27.6 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 36.1 | 44.5 | 43.2 | 38.6 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.4 | — | 4.1 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4 | — | 4 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 11.9 | — | 12.3 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9 | 8.2 | 11.3 | 8.5 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 30 | — | 20 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 165 | — |