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E-Z-GO Liberty LSV vs. Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2)

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Jul 30, 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 Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2) on the better price and power. They sit in different divisions (premium vs luxury), so weigh the price gap.
  • Range: the Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2) goes up to 80 mi per charge vs the E-Z-GO Liberty LSV's 40 mi.
  • 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 Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2) about $28,644, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the E-Z-GO Liberty LSV and the Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2) are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

E-Z-GO Liberty LSV vs. Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2)

COMPARISON · EZGO-LIBERTY-LSV-VS-TOMBERLIN-ENGAGE-LX-E4-2
LAST VERIFIED 07/30/2026
E-Z-GOLiberty LSVWinnerTomberlinEngage LX (E4+2)
MSRP range$15,799$26,690
Top speed25 mph125 mph2
Range (low)40 mi3
Range (high)80 mi2
Battery typelithium1lithium2
Battery energy10 kWh2
System voltage48 V1
Seats4162
Length106.3 in1150 in2
Width46 in152.5 in2
Height75.5 in181 in2
Curb weight1,040 lb11,421 lb2
Motor power8.7 kW15 kW2
Motor power (hp)11.7 hp117 hp2
BrakesFour-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear self-adjusting drum)14-wheel hydraulic with Smart Park2
SuspensionLeaf springs with hydraulic shock absorbers1Double A-arm with adjustable coil-over shocks2
Display size7 in2
Warranty5 yr2
Battery warranty8 yr4
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes3Yes2
Ground clearance7 in1
Turning radius12.9 ft1
Towing capacity500 lb1
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 07/15/20262 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 07/30/20263 SOURCE: ezgo.txtsv.com · VERIFIED 07/15/20264 SOURCE: ezgo.txtsv.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 $10,891 vs the Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2)

Winner

Why it won

price$15,799 vs $26,690power8.7 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 E-Z-GO Liberty LSV lands at about $17,099 and the Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2) at about $28,644, 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.

Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2)base build · FL out-the-door

Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2)MSRP (verified)$26,690.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,651.40
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$28,644

est. $459.17/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 Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2) 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 Engage LX (E4+2) 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 Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2) at about $28,644, 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.