Atlas MAX vs. Garia Via 4-Seater
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 1, 2026
Atlas MAX takes it. It wins on the better price and battery warranty. 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 Atlas MAX beats the Garia Via 4-Seater on the better price and battery warranty. They sit in different divisions (premium vs luxury), so weigh the price gap.
- Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Atlas MAX lands about $18,901 and the Garia Via 4-Seater about $27,106, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the Atlas MAX and the Garia Via 4-Seater are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
Atlas MAX vs. Garia Via 4-Seater
LAST VERIFIED 09/01/2026
| AtlasMAXWinner | GariaVia 4-Seater | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $17,499 | $25,239 – $33,087 |
| Top speed | — | 25 mph†1 |
| Range (high) | — | 40 mi†1 |
| Battery type | lithium†2 | lithium†1 |
| System voltage | — | 48 V†1 |
| Seats | 6✓†2 | 4†1 |
| Length | — | 126 in†1 |
| Width | — | 48 in†1 |
| Height | — | 73 in†1 |
| Curb weight | — | 1,200 lb†1 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†2 | 8 kW✓†1 |
| Brakes | 4-wheel hydraulic disc, automatic electronic parking brake†2 | Dual-circuit hydraulic brakes on all four wheels†1 |
| Suspension | — | Front double-wishbone with coilovers; rear live axle with trailing links, Panhard rod and coilovers†1 |
| Display size | 12.5 in†2 | — |
| Warranty | 3 yr†2 | 3 yr†1 |
| Battery warranty | 10 yr✓†2 | 5 yr†1 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†3 | Yes†4 |
| Charge time | — | 7 hr†1 |
| Turning radius | — | 11 ft†1 |
◆ The verdict
It wins on the better price and battery warranty. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Save $7,740 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 Atlas MAX lands at about $18,901 and the Garia Via 4-Seater at about $27,106, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Atlas MAXbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $302.99/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Garia Via 4-Seaterbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $434.51/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 Atlas MAX or the Garia Via 4-Seater better?
- Atlas MAX takes it. It wins on the better price and battery warranty. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the MAX 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 Atlas MAX lands at about $18,901 and the Garia Via 4-Seater at about $27,106, 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.