Aries EV Classic 4-Forward (C4F) vs. Club Car Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium)
Aries EV Classic 4-Forward (C4F) takes it. It wins on the better value and power. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
Aries EV Classic 4-Forward (C4F) vs. Club Car Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium)
LAST VERIFIED 07/24/2026
| Aries EVClassic 4-Forward (C4F) | Club CarOnward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $10,495 – $10,995 | $14,299 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | — | 30 mi†2 |
| Range (high) | 40 mi†1 | 55 mi✓†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†3 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†3 | — |
| System voltage | 48 V†3 | — |
| Seats | 4†3 | 4†2 |
| Length | — | 108 in†2 |
| Width | — | 48.8 in†2 |
| Height | — | 76 in†2 |
| Curb weight | — | 954 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 5 kW✓†3 | 3.5 kW†2 |
| Brakes | — | Front hydraulic disc, self-adjusting rear drum; electronic park brake†2 |
| Suspension | Double A-arm front, solid rear axle†1 | Independent A-arm front with hydraulic shocks, track-bar rear†2 |
| Battery warranty | — | 6 yr†4 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†5 | Yes†2 |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~40 mi | — |
◆ Range, normalizedis our figure, not the maker's: each pack's energy at a standard 0.125kWh/mile, the same on every cart — an apples-to-apples check on the “up to” range claims above, which are usually measured at 19 mph on the largest optional pack.
◆ The verdict
Aries EV Classic 4-Forward (C4F) takes it.
It wins on the better value and power. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door
Florida out-the-door estimates (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Aries EV Classic 4-Forward (C4F) lands at about $11,477 and the Club Car Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) at about $15,509, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Aries EV Classic 4-Forward (C4F)base build · FL out-the-door
est. $183.98/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Club Car Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium)base build · FL out-the-door
est. $248.62/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
METHODOLOGY — what's verified, what's estimated
Green ✓ marks the better verified figure where the two differ. Verdict scored on the verified specs above — factory-LSV status gates the win.
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Frequently asked
- Is the Aries EV Classic 4-Forward (C4F) or the Club Car Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) better?
- Aries EV Classic 4-Forward (C4F) takes it. It wins on the better value and power. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the Classic 4-Forward (C4F) and Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) cost out the door in Florida?
- Florida out-the-door estimates (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Aries EV Classic 4-Forward (C4F) lands at about $11,477 and the Club Car Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) at about $15,509, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery. MSRPs are verified and sourced; taxes and fees are labeled estimates with the method disclosed. Configure both carts with kits at golfcartshowdown.com/build/compare.