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Club Car Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) vs. Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 1, 2026

WinnerTomberlin Engage Beachcomber

Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber takes it. It wins on the better range and power. 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 Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber beats the Club Car Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) on the better range and power. They sit in different divisions (premium vs luxury), so weigh the price gap.
  • Range: the Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber goes up to 80 mi per charge vs the Club Car Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium)'s 55 mi.
  • Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Club Car Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) lands about $15,509 and the Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber about $31,590, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Club Car Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) and the Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Club Car Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) vs. Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber

COMPARISON · CLUB-CAR-ONWARD-4-HP-LITHIUM-VS-TOMBERLIN-ENGAGE-BEACHCOMBER
LAST VERIFIED 08/31/2026
Club CarOnward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium)TomberlinEngage BeachcomberWinner
MSRP range$14,299$29,470
Top speed25 mph1
Range (low)30 mi1
Range (high)55 mi180 mi2
Battery typelithium1lithium2
Battery capacity210 Ah2
Battery energy10 kWh2
Seats4142
Length108 in1
Width48.8 in1
Height76 in1
Curb weight954 lb1
Motor power3.5 kW15 kW2
Motor power (hp)4.7 hp117 hp2
BrakesFront hydraulic disc, self-adjusting rear drum; electronic park brake1
SuspensionIndependent A-arm front with hydraulic shocks, track-bar rear1
Display size7 in2
Warranty5 yr2
Battery warranty6 yr3
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes1Yes2
Range, normalized◆ computed~80 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.

1 SOURCE: clubcar.com · VERIFIED 07/14/20262 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 08/31/20263 SOURCE: storage.clubcar.com · VERIFIED 07/14/2026

◆ The verdict

Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber

It wins on the better range and power. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.

Winner

Why it won

range80 mi vs 55 mipower5 kW vs 3.5 kW

◆ 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 Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) lands at about $15,509 and the Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber at about $31,590, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Club Car Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium)base build · FL out-the-door

Club Car Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium)MSRP (verified)$14,299.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$907.94
Title + initial registration (est.)FLHSMV: $77.25 new title + $225 one-time initial registration$302.25
DeliveryQuoted by the dealer — we never guess this number
Out-the-door estimate$15,509

est. $248.62/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Tomberlin Engage Beachcomberbase build · FL out-the-door

Tomberlin Engage BeachcomberMSRP (verified)$29,470.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,818.20
Title + initial registration (est.)FLHSMV: $77.25 new title + $225 one-time initial registration$302.25
DeliveryQuoted by the dealer — we never guess this number
Out-the-door estimate$31,590

est. $506.41/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

METHODOLOGY — what's verified, what's estimated
Cart MSRP and kit prices are sourced and dated (see each model page's receipts). Tax = 6% FL state + 1% county surtax on the first $5,000 (Fla. Stat. §212.05 / §212.054 — surtax varies by county). Fees = $77.25 FLHSMV new title + $225 one-time initial registration. Plate/annual registration vary by weight and county and are small. Delivery is quoted by the dealer — we never guess it. Your firm number comes from the named dealers in the quote step.
Compared & SourcedVERIFIED 08/2026

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 Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) or the Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber better?
Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber takes it. It wins on the better range and power. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) and Engage Beachcomber 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 Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) lands at about $15,509 and the Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber at about $31,590, 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.