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Cirrus Sr22 G6 vs Diamond Aircraft Da40 Tundra vs Diamond Aircraft Da40 Xlt

In category, the Cirrus SR22 G6 is typically positioned as a high‑performance, cross‑country touring single with a strong emphasis on speed, avionics integration, and personal transportation. The Diamond DA40 Tundra and DA40 XLT are both variants of the DA40 family, generally viewed as efficient, stable four‑seat singles often favored for training and economical touring, with the Tundra/XLT leaning more toward utility and rough‑field capability than outright cruise performance. On range, the SR22 G6 generally offers a longer cross‑country reach than most DA40 configurations, reflecting its higher‑power engine and touring mission, while the DA40 Tundra and DA40 XLT usually deliver solid but more moderate ranges, optimized around efficiency rather than maximum distance at higher speeds. For passenger capacity, all three are commonly configured as four‑seat aircraft (pilot plus three passengers), though practical load with full fuel varies by equipment and mission: the SR22 often targets comfortable multi‑occupant travel, while the DA40 Tundra/XLT may trade some payload flexibility for their utility-focused setup and options.

SpecDiamond Aircraft DA40 TundraDiamond Aircraft DA40 XLT
Summary
Total Seats44
Flight RulesVFRVFR
ManufacturerDiamond AircraftDiamond Aircraft
Aircraft NameDA40 TundraDA40 XLT
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)915790
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)904900
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)143142
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $535,000 $485,000
DOC / nm$ 0.88
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.22
Direct Operating Cost$ 125
Cabin
Total Seats44
Engine
FADECYesNo
ModelAE300IO-360 M1A
Fuel TypeDiesel / Jet FuelAvGas
TBO (hrs)18002000
Horsepower170180
Fuel DeliveryFuel InjectedFuel Injected
No. of Engines11
Fuel Capacity (gal)4150
TBO (yrs)12
Usable Fuel (gal)48
Dimensions
Length (ft)26.526.5
Wingspan (ft)38.238.2
Overall Height (ft)6.56.5