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E-Z-GO Liberty LSV vs. Sierra LSV AX4

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 25, 2026

WinnerE-Z-GO Liberty LSV

E-Z-GO Liberty LSV takes it. It wins on the better power. 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 Sierra LSV AX4 on the better power.
  • Both the E-Z-GO Liberty LSV and the Sierra LSV AX4 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

E-Z-GO Liberty LSV vs. Sierra LSV AX4

COMPARISON · EZGO-LIBERTY-LSV-VS-SIERRA-LSV-AX4
LAST VERIFIED 09/25/2026
E-Z-GOLiberty LSVWinnerSierra LSVAX4
MSRP range$15,799—
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†2
Range (low)40 mi✓†335 mi†2
Range (high)—40 mi†2
Battery typelithium†1lithium†2
Battery capacity—125 Ah†2
System voltage48 V†148 V†2
Seats4†14†2
Length106.3 in†1116 in†2
Width46 in†149.5 in†2
Height75.5 in†180.3 in†2
Curb weight1,040 lb†11,036 lb†2
Motor power8.7 kW✓†15 kW†2
Motor power (hp)11.7 hp†1—
BrakesFour-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear self-adjusting drum)†1Four-wheel hydraulic disc†2
SuspensionLeaf springs with hydraulic shock absorbers†1—
Battery warranty8 yr†4—
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†3Yes†2
Ground clearance7 in†1—
Turning radius12.9 ft†1—
Towing capacity500 lb†1—
Range, normalized◆ computed—~48 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 07/15/2026†2 SOURCE: sierralsv.com · VERIFIED 09/25/2026†3 SOURCE: ezgo.txtsv.com · VERIFIED 07/15/2026†4 SOURCE: ezgo.txtsv.com · VERIFIED 07/15/2026

◆ The verdict

E-Z-GO Liberty LSV

It wins on the better power.

Winner

Why it won

power8.7 kW vs 5 kW

◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door

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.

Sierra LSV AX4base build · FL out-the-door

No sourced base price for the Sierra LSV AX4— 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 09/2026

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 Sierra LSV AX4 better?
E-Z-GO Liberty LSV takes it. It wins on the better power.