Aries EV Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD) vs. Garia Via 4-Seater
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Nov 10, 2026
Aries EV Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD) takes it. It wins on the better range and price. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), 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.
Key takeaways
- The Aries EV Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD) beats the Garia Via 4-Seater on the better range and price. They sit in different divisions (premium vs luxury), so weigh the price gap.
- Range: the Aries EV Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD) goes up to 60 mi per charge vs the Garia Via 4-Seater's 40 mi.
- Vehicle warranty: the Garia Via 4-Seater carries 3 years vs the Aries EV Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD)'s 2.
- Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Aries EV Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD) lands about $19,962 and the Garia Via 4-Seater about $37,254, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the Aries EV Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD) and the Garia Via 4-Seater are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Central Florida Edition
Aries EV Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD) vs. Garia Via 4-Seater
LAST VERIFIED 11/10/2026
| Aries EVSignature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD)Winner | GariaVia 4-Seater | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | $18,500dealer price | $34,813 – $37,802MSRP |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (high) | 60 mi✓†3 | 40 mi†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†4 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†4 | — |
| System voltage | 72 V†4 | 48 V†2 |
| Seats | 4†4 | 4†2 |
| Length | 118.3 in†1 | 126 in†2 |
| Width | 54.5 in†1 | 48 in†2 |
| Height | 80.4 in†1 | 73 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 1,819 lb†1 | 1,200 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 15 kW✓†4 | 8 kW†2 |
| Brakes | Dual-circuit four-wheel hydraulic brake, four-wheel disc brake + EMB electromagnetic parking system†1 | Dual-circuit hydraulic brakes on all four wheels†2 |
| Suspension | Performance coilover†4 | Front double-wishbone with coilovers; rear live axle with trailing links, Panhard rod and coilovers†2 |
| Warranty | 2 yr†5 | 3 yr✓†2 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 10 yr✓†5 | 5 yr†2 |
| Battery full-replacement coverage | 5 yr†6 | — |
| Battery warranty terms | 10 years, 5/5 prorated (Aries EV): 5 years full replacement, then 5 years prorated; no percentage schedule published†6 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†7 | Yes†8 |
| Charge time | — | 7 hr†2 |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in✓†1 | 6.5 in†9 |
| Turning radius | 16.6 ft†1 | 11 ft✓†2 |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~60 mi | — |
◆ Range, normalized is our figure, not the maker's: each pack's energy at a standard 0.125 kWh/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
It wins on the better range and price. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Save $16,313 vs the Garia Via 4-Seater
Why it won
◆ 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 Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD) lands at about $19,962 and the Garia Via 4-Seater at about $37,254, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Aries EV Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD)base build · FL out-the-door
est. $320.00/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Garia Via 4-Seaterbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $597.20/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 Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD) or the Garia Via 4-Seater better?
- Aries EV Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD) takes it. It wins on the better range and price. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD) and Via 4-Seater 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 Signature 4-Forward AWD (S4F AWD) lands at about $19,962 and the Garia Via 4-Seater at about $37,254, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery. Each cart price is sourced and dated — the maker's MSRP where one is published, otherwise a dealer's listed price, labeled on the ledger; taxes and fees are labeled estimates with the method disclosed. Configure both carts with kits at golfcartshowdown.com/build/compare.