Comparison of Cessna 172 Skyhawk and Grob G-120A

Attribute	Grob G-120A ×	Cessna 172 Skyhawk ×
General
Manufacturer	Grob Aircraft	Cessna
Model	Grob G-120A	Cessna 172 Skyhawk
Country	Germany	United States
Manufactured from (year)	1999	1956
Type	Aerobatic	Private Single Engine
Icao	G120	C172
Performance
Engine	1x 1 × Lycoming AEIO-540-D4D5 6-cylinder	1x Lycoming O-360 L2A
Power, hp (hp)	260	160
Avionics	IFR instrumentation with EFIS and King / Bendix components	Garmin G1000 glass cockpit
Max cruise speed (km/h)	319	228
Approach speed (km/h)	104	87
Travel range (km)	1,537	1,272
Fuel economy (km/l)	6.996	12.916
Service ceiling (m)	5,486	4,115
Rate of climb (m/sec)	6.5	3.71
Take off distance (m)	707	497
Landing distance (m)	562	407
Weights
Max take off weight (kg)	1,490	1,157
Max landing weight (kg)	1,440	1,157
Max payload (kg)	220	398
Fuel tank capacity (l)	252	212
Baggage volume (m³)	-	0.85
Dimensions
Seats	2	4
Cabin height (m)	-	1.2
Cabin width (m)	-	1
Cabin length (m)	-	3.6
Exterior length (m)	8.11	8.3
Tail height (m)	2.66	2.72
Fuselage diameter (m)	1.3	1.1
Wing span (m)	10.18	11
Wing tips	No Winglets	No Winglets