Club Car CRU vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2
Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 takes it. It wins on the better range and value. These sit in different divisions (luxury 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
Club Car CRU vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2
LAST VERIFIED 07/30/2026
| Club CarCRU | TomberlinE-Merge SE E2+2 | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $28,156 | $14,799 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | 15 mi†1 | 40 mi✓†3 |
| Range (high) | 75 mi†1 | 80 mi✓†2 |
| Battery type | agm†1 | lead-acid†3 |
| System voltage | — | 48 V†3 |
| Seats | 6✓†1 | 4†3 |
| Length | 148 in†1 | 114 in†3 |
| Width | 69.5 in†1 | 55.6 in†3 |
| Height | 76 in†1 | 76 in†3 |
| Curb weight | — | 1,355 lb†3 |
| Motor power | — | 5 kW†3 |
| Motor power (hp) | 10 hp†1 | — |
| Brakes | 4-wheel hydraulic disc; mechanical disc park brake†1 | 4-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear drum), SmartPark electric parking brake†3 |
| Suspension | Independent double A-arm front, coil-spring solid rear axle with panhard rod†1 | Independent dual A-arm front, adjustable shocks front and rear†3 |
| Warranty | — | 5 yr†3 |
| Battery warranty | 5 yr†1 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†1 | Yes†2 |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in†1 | — |
◆ The verdict
Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 takes it.
It wins on the better range and value. These sit in different divisions (luxury 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 Club Car CRU lands at about $30,198 and the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 at about $16,039, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Club Car CRUbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $484.08/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2base build · FL out-the-door
est. $257.11/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 Club Car CRU or the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 better?
- Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 takes it. It wins on the better range and value. These sit in different divisions (luxury vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the CRU and E-Merge SE E2+2 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 Club Car CRU lands at about $30,198 and the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 at about $16,039, 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.