Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Cessna 172 Skyhawk vs Piper Seneca
| Spec | Cessna Skyhawk | Beechcraft Baron G58 | Piper Seneca |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| DOC / nm | $ 0.95 | $ 1.72 | $ 1.69 |
| Total Seats | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Cessna | Beechcraft | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | 172 Skyhawk | Baron G58 | Seneca |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 640 | 1480 | 828 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.24 | $ 0.29 | $ 0.28 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 118 | $ 347 | $ 337 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 124 | 202 | 200 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $415,000 | $1,495,000 | $1,095,000 |
| Cockpit | — | 2 | 2 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 1450 | 1331 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 4 | 4 |
| Cabin | |||
| Total Seats | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Cockpit | — | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 4 | 4 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | No | No | No |
| Model | IO-360-L2A | IO-550-C | TSIO-360-RB |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | AvGas | AvGas |
| TBO (hrs) | 2000 | 1700 | 1800 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | 12 | — |
| Horsepower | 200 | 300 | 220 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 42 | 194 | 122 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 27.2 | 29.9 | 28.6 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 36.1 | 37.9 | 39 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.4 | 3.5 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4 | 4.2 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 11.9 | 12.6 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9 | 9.8 | 10 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 30 | 46 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 150 | — |