E-Z-GO Liberty 4 vs. Garia Via 4-Seater
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 26, 2026
Garia Via 4-Seater takes it. It wins on the better 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 Garia Via 4-Seater beats the E-Z-GO Liberty 4 on the better power. 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 E-Z-GO Liberty 4 lands about $17,311 and the Garia Via 4-Seater about $27,106, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the E-Z-GO Liberty 4 and the Garia Via 4-Seater are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
E-Z-GO Liberty 4 vs. Garia Via 4-Seater
LAST VERIFIED 09/26/2026
| E-Z-GOLiberty 4 | GariaVia 4-SeaterWinner | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $15,999 | $25,239 – $33,087 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Top speed as delivered | 19 mph†3 | — |
| Range (high) | — | 40 mi†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†2 |
| System voltage | 56.7 V†1 | 48 V†2 |
| Seats | 4†1 | 4†2 |
| Length | 120 in†1 | 126 in†2 |
| Width | 47.6 in†1 | 48 in†2 |
| Height | 80.5 in†1 | 73 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 1,170 lb†1 | 1,200 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 3.3 kW†1 | 8 kW✓†2 |
| Motor power (hp) | 4.4 hp†1 | — |
| Brakes | Rear induction motor braking with front hydraulic disc brakes; automatic electro-magnetic parking brake†1 | Dual-circuit hydraulic brakes on all four wheels†2 |
| Suspension | Independent A-arm coil-over front; mono-leaf springs with hydraulic shock absorbers rear†1 | Front double-wishbone with coilovers; rear live axle with trailing links, Panhard rod and coilovers†2 |
| Warranty | — | 3 yr†2 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 8 yr✓†4 | 5 yr†2 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†1 | Yes†5 |
| Charge time | — | 7 hr†2 |
| Ground clearance | 6.5 in†1 | — |
| Turning radius | 9 ft✓†1 | 11 ft†2 |
◆ The verdict
It wins on the better power. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
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 E-Z-GO Liberty 4 lands at about $17,311 and the Garia Via 4-Seater at about $27,106, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
E-Z-GO Liberty 4base build · FL out-the-door
est. $277.50/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 E-Z-GO Liberty 4 or the Garia Via 4-Seater better?
- Garia Via 4-Seater takes it. It wins on the better power. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the Liberty 4 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 E-Z-GO Liberty 4 lands at about $17,311 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.