Head-to-head
Cirrus SR22T vs Diamond DA62 — High-Performance Piston Comparison
SR22T and DA62 are the two most-cross-shopped high-performance pistons for owner-flown family missions. SR22T offers proven single-engine economics, Garmin Perspective+, and the CAPS parachute. DA62 offers twin-engine redundancy, Jet-A fuel, and seven seats.
| Spec | Cirrus SR22T G7 | Diamond DA62 |
|---|---|---|
| Year (representative) | 2021 | 2020 |
| Range (nm) | 1207 | 1283 |
| Seats (typical) | 5 | 7 |
| Balanced field (ft) | 1500 | 2495 |
| Asking band ($M) | $0.86M | $1.35M |
Verdict
Which one wins?
SR22T is the clean winner on acquisition cost, fuel economics, and runway flexibility. DA62 wins on family-of-seven missions, twin-engine redundancy, and Jet-A availability outside North America. Both are excellent in their lane.