Cirrus SR22 vs Mooney 201
The Mooney M20J (~160 kt) and Cirrus SR22 (~180-185 kt) are different power-class cross- country singles — the M20J is the efficient 200 hp Mooney; the SR22 is the high-performance 310 hp composite with CAPS parachute.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 255
- Median asking
- $369,473
- Range
- $233,400–$867,970
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 149
- Source marketplaces
- 16
- Model years available
- 2001–2025
- For sale now
- 57
- Median asking
- $139,450
- Range
- $96,250–$234,955
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 19
- Source marketplaces
- 10
- Model years available
- 1977–1998
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Safety Record
Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.
| NTSB (1982–now) | Cirrus SR22 | Mooney 201 |
|---|---|---|
| All events | 124 | 1 |
| Serious | 8 | 0 |
| Fatal | 38 | 0 |
| Fatalities | 74 | 0 |
| % Fatal | 31% | 0% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Cirrus SR22 | Mooney 201 |
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| Price Range | $233,400 – $867,970 | $96,250 – $234,955 |
| Category | Single Engine Piston | Single Engine Piston |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Horsepower | 310 HP | 200 HP |
| Cruise Speed | 183 kts (339 km/h) | 161 kts (298 km/h) |
| Range | 1,049 nm (1,943 km) | 820 nm (1,519 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 17,500 ft (5,334 m) | 18,800 ft (5,730 m) |
| Max Gross Weight | 3,600 lbs (1,633 kg) | 2,740 lbs (1,243 kg) |
| Useful Load | 1,183 lbs (537 kg) | 900 lbs (408 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 92.0 gal (348 L) | 64.0 gal (242 L) |
| Fuel Burn | 13.5 GPH (51 L/h) | 10.0 GPH (38 L/h) |
| TBO | 2,000 hrs | 2,000 hrs |
| Overhaul Cost | $36,000 | $30,000 |
| Annual Fixed | $25,000 | $18,000 |
| Hourly Variable | $180 | $140 |
| Engines | 1 x Piston | 1 x Piston |
Cost of Ownership
EstimateCirrus SR22
Mooney 201
Which Should You Buy: Cirrus SR22 or Mooney 201?
Bottom line: Choose the SR22 for higher cruise, more useful load, the modern Cirrus avionics suite and the CAPS parachute. Choose the M20J for materially lower acquisition cost, lower fuel burn and proven Mooney efficiency.
Pick the SR22 if…
- More seats — 5 vs 4.
- Faster cruise — 183 kts vs 161 kts.
- Longer range — 1049 nm vs 820 nm.
- Newer design — production from 2001 vs 1977.
- More inventory — 265 listings vs 3.
Pick the 201 if…
- Budget matters — from $96,250 vs $233,400, you save ~$137,150.
- Lower operating cost — ~$140/hr vs $180/hr.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.