Comparison of Piper PA-34 Seneca and Piper PA-46 Malibu [S]ave
| Attribute |  Piper PA-34 Seneca × |  Piper PA-46 Malibu × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Piper Aircraft | Piper Aircraft |
| Model | Piper PA-34 Seneca | Piper PA-46 Malibu |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1971 | 1979 |
| Type | Twin Turboprops | Private Single Engine |
| Icao | PA34 | PA46 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 2x 2 X Teledyne Continental TSIO-360-RB | 1x Continental TSIO-520BE |
| Power, hp (hp) | 220 | 310 |
| 1↑Avionics | GARMIN G1000 NXi AVIONICS SUITE with GFC 700 AutoPilot | Garmin Avionics |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 370 | 433 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 124 | 107 |
| Travel range (km) | 1,533 | 1,954 |
| Fuel economy (km/l) | 7.813 | - |
| Service ceiling (m) | 7,620 | 9,144 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 7.42 | 7.9 |
| Take off distance (m) | 520 | 743 |
| Landing distance (m) | 664 | 643 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 2,155 | 2,310 |
| Max landing weight (kg) | 2,047 | 2,199 |
| Max payload (kg) | 604 | 660 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 462 | 454 |
| Baggage volume (m³) | 0.4 | 0.5 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 6 | 6 |
| Cabin height (m) | 1.06 | 1.19 |
| Cabin width (m) | 1.24 | 1.24 |
| Cabin length (m) | 3.15 | 3.7 |
| Exterior length (m) | 8.7 | 8.6 |
| Tail height (m) | 3 | 3.4 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| Wing span (m) | 11.9 | 13.1 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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