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Dach Vehicles Falcon 2+2 vs. Garia Via 4-Seater

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

WinnerGaria Via 4-Seater

Garia Via 4-Seater takes it. It wins on the better range and power. These sit in different divisions (value 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 Garia Via 4-Seater beats the Dach Vehicles Falcon 2+2 on the better range and power. They sit in different divisions (value vs luxury), so weigh the price gap.
  • Range: the Garia Via 4-Seater goes up to 40 mi per charge vs the Dach Vehicles Falcon 2+2's 35 mi.
  • Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Dach Vehicles Falcon 2+2 lands about $10,947 and the Garia Via 4-Seater about $27,106, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Dach Vehicles Falcon 2+2 and the Garia Via 4-Seater are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Dach Vehicles Falcon 2+2 vs. Garia Via 4-Seater

COMPARISON · DACH-FALCON-2-2-VS-GARIA-VIA-4
LAST VERIFIED 08/01/2026
Dach VehiclesFalcon 2+2GariaVia 4-SeaterWinner
MSRP range$9,995 – $11,980$25,239 – $33,087
Top speed25 mph125 mph2
Range (low)35 mi1
Range (high)40 mi2
Battery typelithium1lithium2
Battery capacity105 Ah1
System voltage48 V148 V2
Seats4142
Length126 in2
Width48 in2
Height73 in2
Curb weight1,200 lb2
Motor power5 kW18 kW2
BrakesFront & rear hydraulic disc with electromechanical parking brake1Dual-circuit hydraulic brakes on all four wheels2
SuspensionFront double A-arm independent; rear trailing-arm with spring damping1Front double-wishbone with coilovers; rear live axle with trailing links, Panhard rod and coilovers2
Warranty3 yr2
Battery warranty5 yr2
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes3Yes4
Charge time7 hr2
Turning radius11 ft2
Range, normalized◆ computed~40 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: bwgolfcars.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20262 SOURCE: garia.com · VERIFIED 07/15/20263 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/01/20264 SOURCE: garia.com · VERIFIED 07/15/2026

◆ The verdict

Garia Via 4-Seater

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

Winner

Why it won

range40 mi vs 35 mipower8 kW vs 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 Dach Vehicles Falcon 2+2 lands at about $10,947 and the Garia Via 4-Seater at about $27,106, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Dach Vehicles Falcon 2+2base build · FL out-the-door

Dach Vehicles Falcon 2+2MSRP from (verified) — ranges to $11,980 by trim$9,995.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$649.70
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$10,947

est. $175.48/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Garia Via 4-Seaterbase build · FL out-the-door

Garia Via 4-SeaterMSRP from (verified) — ranges to $33,087 by trim$25,239.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,564.34
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$27,106

est. $434.51/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 Dach Vehicles Falcon 2+2 or the Garia Via 4-Seater better?
Garia Via 4-Seater takes it. It wins on the better range and power. These sit in different divisions (value vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the Falcon 2+2 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 Dach Vehicles Falcon 2+2 lands at about $10,947 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.