Diamond DA40 Vs. Sling TSi. Which Is The Better Plane?

The Diamond DA40 and the Sling Tsi are almost neck to neck in their performance and mission profile. Anyone who is considering building a Sling TSi should also consider a Diamond DA40 and vise versa.
I personally trained in the DA40 and i’ve spent a considerable amount of time in both the DA40 and Sling Tsi, this is why I though they are worth comparing. Here are the stats for each plane and the categories used for comparisons.

DIAMOND DA40
engine: 180 hp lycoming
gross weight: 2650 lbs
payload load: 600 pounds
range: 500 – 600 miles
max alt: 16400 ft
cruise speed: 130 – 140 kts
fuel burn: 10 gph
price: used 2008 – 2010 model $275,000

Sling TSi
engine: 141 hp rotax
gross weight: 2095 lbs
payload load: 745 pounds
range: 500 – 900 miles
max alt: 18000 ft
cruise speed: 150 kts
fuel burn: 8 gph
price: new model $275,000

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