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E-Z-GO Liberty LSV vs. Garia Via 4-Seater

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Jul 15, 2026

WinnerE-Z-GO Liberty LSV

E-Z-GO Liberty LSV takes it. It wins on the better price 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 E-Z-GO Liberty LSV beats the Garia Via 4-Seater on the better price and 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 LSV lands about $17,099 and the Garia Via 4-Seater about $27,106, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the E-Z-GO Liberty LSV 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 LSV vs. Garia Via 4-Seater

COMPARISON · EZGO-LIBERTY-LSV-VS-GARIA-VIA-4
LAST VERIFIED 07/15/2026
E-Z-GOLiberty LSVWinnerGariaVia 4-Seater
MSRP range$15,799$25,239 – $33,087
Top speed25 mph125 mph2
Range (low)40 mi3
Range (high)40 mi2
Battery typelithium1lithium2
System voltage48 V148 V2
Seats4142
Length106.3 in1126 in2
Width46 in148 in2
Height75.5 in173 in2
Curb weight1,040 lb11,200 lb2
Motor power8.7 kW18 kW2
Motor power (hp)11.7 hp1
BrakesFour-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear self-adjusting drum)1Dual-circuit hydraulic brakes on all four wheels2
SuspensionLeaf springs with hydraulic shock absorbers1Front double-wishbone with coilovers; rear live axle with trailing links, Panhard rod and coilovers2
Warranty3 yr2
Battery warranty8 yr45 yr2
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes3Yes5
Charge time7 hr2
Ground clearance7 in1
Turning radius12.9 ft111 ft2
Towing capacity500 lb1
1 SOURCE: ezgo.txtsv.com · VERIFIED 07/15/20262 SOURCE: garia.com · VERIFIED 07/15/20263 SOURCE: ezgo.txtsv.com · VERIFIED 07/15/20264 SOURCE: ezgo.txtsv.com · VERIFIED 07/15/20265 SOURCE: garia.com · VERIFIED 07/15/2026

◆ The verdict

E-Z-GO Liberty LSV

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

Save $9,440 vs the Garia Via 4-Seater

Winner

Why it won

price$15,799 vs $25,239power8.7 kW vs 8 kWbattery warranty8-yr vs 5-yr

◆ 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 LSV lands at about $17,099 and the Garia Via 4-Seater at about $27,106, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

E-Z-GO Liberty LSVbase build · FL out-the-door

E-Z-GO Liberty LSVMSRP (verified)$15,799.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$997.94
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$17,099

est. $274.11/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 07/2026

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 LSV or the Garia Via 4-Seater better?
E-Z-GO Liberty LSV takes it. It wins on the better price and power. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the Liberty LSV 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 LSV lands at about $17,099 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.