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E-Z-GO Liberty 4F vs. Tomberlin Engage GTZ

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

WinnerTomberlin Engage GTZ

Tomberlin Engage GTZ 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 Tomberlin Engage GTZ beats the E-Z-GO Liberty 4F on the better power. They sit in different divisions (premium vs luxury), so weigh the price gap.
  • Both the E-Z-GO Liberty 4F and the Tomberlin Engage GTZ are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

E-Z-GO Liberty 4F vs. Tomberlin Engage GTZ

COMPARISON · EZGO-LIBERTY-4F-VS-TOMBERLIN-ENGAGE-GTZ
LAST VERIFIED 08/31/2026
E-Z-GOLiberty 4FTomberlinEngage GTZWinner
MSRP range$13,499 – $16,299
Top speed25 mph125 mph2
Range (high)80 mi2
Battery typelithium3lithium2
Battery capacity210 Ah2
Battery energy10 kWh2
System voltage56.7 V3
Seats4342
Length119 in3
Width47 in3
Height76.2 in3
Curb weight1,166 lb3
Motor power3.3 kW35 kW2
Motor power (hp)4.4 hp317 hp2
BrakesRegenerative IntelliBrake service braking, automatic electro-magnetic parking brake3
SuspensionIndependent A-arm coil-over front, mono-leaf with hydraulic shock rear3
Display size10 in37 in2
Warranty5 yr2
Battery warranty8 yr4
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes1Yes2
Ground clearance6.5 in3
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: ezgo.txtsv.com · VERIFIED 07/24/20262 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 08/31/20263 SOURCE: ezgo.txtsv.com · VERIFIED 07/24/20264 SOURCE: ezgo.txtsv.com · VERIFIED 07/24/2026

◆ The verdict

Tomberlin Engage GTZ

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

Winner

Why it won

power5 kW vs 3.3 kW

◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door

E-Z-GO Liberty 4Fbase build · FL out-the-door

E-Z-GO Liberty 4FMSRP from (verified) — ranges to $16,299 by trim$13,499.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$859.94
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$14,661

est. $235.02/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Tomberlin Engage GTZbase build · FL out-the-door

No sourced base price for the Tomberlin Engage GTZ— we don't estimate what the maker doesn't publish, so this side has no ledger.

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 E-Z-GO Liberty 4F or the Tomberlin Engage GTZ better?
Tomberlin Engage GTZ takes it. It wins on the better power. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.