Compare Cessna Skylane vs Cirrus SR22 G6
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| Manufacturer | Cessna | Cirrus |
| Aircraft Type | 182 Skylane | SR22 G6 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $530,000 | $654,900 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 146 | $ 169 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.01 | $ 0.91 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.25 | $ 0.18 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 145 | 186 |
| Max Range (nm) | 915 | 1169 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | - | 1331 |
| Total Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 Nxi |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Weights | ||
| MTOW (lbs) | 3100 | 3600 |
| MLW (lbs) | 2950 | - |
| MZFW (lbs) | - | 3400 |
| BEW (lbs) | - | 2269 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | - | 1331 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 522 | - |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | 200 | 130 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wingspan (ft) | 36 | 38.4 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.4 | 9 |
| Length (ft) | 29 | 26 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.1 | 4.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | - | 4.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 11.2 | 10.1 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | - | 137 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 32 | 32 |
| Engine | ||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna | Cirrus |
| Model | IO-540-AB1A5 | IO-550-N |
| Horsepower | 245 | 310 |
| FADEC | No | No |
| TBO (hrs) | 2000 | 2000 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | 12 |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | AvGas |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 87 | 94.5 |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | - | 92 |
| Avionics | ||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 Nxi |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR |
| Autopilot | Garmin GFC 700 | Garmin GFC 700 |
| PFD | 1 | 1 |
| MFD | 1 | 1 |
| GPS | - | 2 |
| AHRS | - | 2 |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 2 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 2 |
| Cabin | ||
| Total Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Other | ||
| Prop Manufacturer | McCauley | Hartzell |
| Prop Description | 3-Blade Constant | 3-Blade Metal Constant |
| Prop Diameter | - | 78" |
| Gear Type | Float | Nose-Wheel |
| Float Type | Amphib | - |
| Warranty | ||
| Pilot Training Credits | - | 1 |
| Airframe (Yrs) | - | 3 |
| Airframe (Hrs) | - | 1000 |
| Engine (Yrs) | - | 3 |
| Engine (Hrs) | - | 1000 |
| APU (Hrs) | - | 1000 |
| Avionics (Yrs) | - | 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 145 | 186 |
| Cruise Speed @ 85% (ktas) | - | 184 |
| Cruise Speed @ 75% (ktas) | - | 176 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | - | 169 |
| Stall Speed - Clean (kias) | 49 | 72 |
| Stall Speed - Flaps (kias) | - | 63 |
| Max Range (nm) | 915 | 1169 |
| Range @ 75% | - | 804 |
| Endurance (hrs) | - | 7.2 |
| Take-off Roll (ft) | 1514 | 1082 |
| Take-Off >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | 1868 |
| Take-Off (5000 / ISA + 10) | - | 1777 |
| Landing Roll (ft) | 1350 | 1178 |
| Landing >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | 2535 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 924 | 1270 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 18100 | 17500 |