Comparisons · Head to head
Backyard Escapism 4 Forward Facing Street Legal LSV vs. MadJax Ascent
Side-by-side verified specs for two street-legal golf carts (LSVs): the Backyard Escapism 4 Forward Facing Street Legal LSV and the MadJax Ascent. Every figure below carries a source and a verification date.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
Backyard Escapism 4 Forward Facing Street Legal LSV vs. MadJax Ascent
LAST VERIFIED 07/15/2026
| Backyard Escapism4 Forward Facing Street Legal LSV | MadJaxAscent | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $12,499 | $13,495 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | 40 mi†1 | 50 mi✓†3 |
| Range (high) | 80 mi✓†1 | 60 mi†3 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | — | 105 Ah†2 |
| System voltage | 48 V†1 | 51.2 V†2 |
| Seats | 4†1 | 4†2 |
| Length | — | 118.1 in†2 |
| Width | — | 51 in†2 |
| Height | — | 79.3 in†2 |
| Curb weight | — | 1,322 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†1 | 6.3 kW✓†2 |
| Brakes | — | Front and rear hydraulic disc; electromechanical parking brake†2 |
| Suspension | — | Double-wishbone independent front; rear leaf spring with telescopic shock and sway bar†2 |
| Display size | 10.1 in✓†1 | 10 in†2 |
| Warranty | — | 3 yr†3 |
| Battery warranty | — | 12 yr†2 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | No†1 | Yes†4 |
◆ The verdict
MadJax Ascent takes it.
It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the 4 Forward Facing Street Legal LSV is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Green ✓ marks the better verified figure where the two differ. Verdict scored on the verified specs above — factory-LSV status gates the win.