Piper Arrow vs Sonaca S201
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
Piper Arrow
- For sale now
- 196
- Median asking
- $134,945
- Range
- $79,053–$243,250
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 71
- Source marketplaces
- 15
- Model years available
- 1967–2015
Sonaca S201
- For sale now
- 4
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 1
- Source marketplaces
- 3
- Model years available
- 2020–2021
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Full Specs Comparison
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| Spec / Model | Piper Arrow | Sonaca S201 |
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| Price Range | $79,053 – $243,250 | $132,057 – $173,726 |
| Category | Single Engine Piston | Single Engine Piston |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 4 | 2 |
| Horsepower | 200 HP | 115 HP |
| Cruise Speed | 135 kts (250 km/h) | 115 kts (213 km/h) |
| Range | 720 nm (1,333 km) | 750 nm (1,389 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 15,400 ft (4,694 m) | 14,000 ft (4,267 m) |
| Max Gross Weight | 2,750 lbs (1,247 kg) | — |
| Useful Load | 940 lbs (426 kg) | 550 lbs (249 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 72.0 gal (273 L) | — |
| Fuel Burn | 10.5 GPH (40 L/h) | 6.0 GPH (23 L/h) |
| TBO | 2,000 hrs | — |
| Overhaul Cost | $30,000 | — |
| Annual Fixed | $18,000 | — |
| Hourly Variable | $145 | — |
| Engines | 1 x Piston | 1 x Piston |
Cost of Ownership
EstimatePiper Arrow
Fuel$58/hr
Variable$145/hr
Annual Fixed$18,000/yr
Total (200 hrs/yr)
$47,000/yr
Sonaca S201
Fuel$33/hr
Which Should You Buy: Piper Arrow or Sonaca S201?
Pick the Arrow if…
- Budget matters — from $79,053 vs $132,057, you save ~$53,004.
- More seats — 4 vs 2.
- Faster cruise — 135 kts vs 115 kts.
- More inventory — 209 listings vs 4.
Pick the S201 if…
- Longer range — 750 nm vs 720 nm.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Piper Arrow or Sonaca S201?
It depends on your mission and budget.
The Arrow cruises at 135 kts with 720 nm range.
The S201 cruises at 115 kts with 750 nm range.
Review the specs table above to find which fits your flying profile.
How do prices compare?
Piper Arrow: from $119,000.
Sonaca S201: from $154,825.
Prices vary by year, hours, avionics, and condition. Always get a pre-buy inspection.
What's the difference between Piper Arrow and Sonaca S201?
Seats: 4 vs 2.
Cruise: 135 vs 115 kts.
Range: 720 vs 750 nm.
Which is cheaper to operate per hour?
Arrow: about $145/hr variable cost.
Variable cost includes fuel, reserves and overhaul accruals. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, annual inspection) add to the total.
Which has more seats and useful load?
Arrow: 4 seats / 940 lb useful load.
S201: 2 seats / 550 lb useful load.
Useful load = max gross weight minus empty weight; it determines how much fuel plus payload you can carry.
How does maintenance compare — TBO and overhaul cost?
Arrow: 2,000-hour TBO, overhaul ~$30,000.
Reaching the time-between-overhaul (TBO) triggers a mandatory engine/airframe rebuild that affects resale value.
Disclaimer: All prices and cost estimates are from third-party sources for informational purposes only. Always obtain professional appraisal and inspection before purchase.
Prices updated daily · Data: FAA Registry, NTSB · About our data