Garia Via 4-Seater vs. MadJax Ascent
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 2, 2026
MadJax Ascent takes it. It wins on the better range and price. These sit in different divisions (luxury vs. premium), 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 MadJax Ascent beats the Garia Via 4-Seater on the better range and price. They sit in different divisions (luxury vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
- Range: the MadJax Ascent goes up to 60 mi per charge vs the Garia Via 4-Seater's 40 mi.
- Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Garia Via 4-Seater lands about $37,254 and the MadJax Ascent about $14,657, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the Garia Via 4-Seater and the MadJax Ascent are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Central Florida Edition
Garia Via 4-Seater vs. MadJax Ascent
LAST VERIFIED 10/02/2026
| GariaVia 4-Seater | MadJaxAscentWinner | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $34,813 – $37,802 | $13,495 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | — | 50 mi†3 |
| Range (high) | 40 mi†1 | 60 mi✓†3 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | — | 105 Ah†2 |
| System voltage | 48 V†1 | 51.2 V†2 |
| Seats | 4†1 | 4†2 |
| Length | 126 in†1 | 118.1 in†2 |
| Width | 48 in†1 | 51 in†2 |
| Height | 73 in†1 | 79.3 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 1,200 lb†1 | 1,322 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 8 kW✓†1 | 4 kW†2 |
| Brakes | Dual-circuit hydraulic brakes on all four wheels†1 | Front and rear hydraulic disc; electromechanical parking brake†2 |
| Suspension | Front double-wishbone with coilovers; rear live axle with trailing links, Panhard rod and coilovers†1 | Double-wishbone independent front; rear leaf spring with telescopic shock and sway bar†2 |
| Display size | — | 10 in†2 |
| Warranty | 3 yr†1 | 3 yr†4 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 5 yr†1 | 12 yr✓†2 |
| Battery full-replacement coverage | — | 6 yr†5 |
| Battery warranty terms | — | 12 years (Bolt Energy pack): 6 years full replacement, then 6 years prorated†5 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†6 | Yes†7 |
| Charge time | 7 hr†1 | — |
| Ground clearance | 6.5 in†8 | — |
| Turning radius | 11 ft†1 | — |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | — | ~43 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.
◆ The verdict
It wins on the better range and price. These sit in different divisions (luxury vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Save $21,318 vs the Garia Via 4-Seater
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 Garia Via 4-Seater lands at about $37,254 and the MadJax Ascent at about $14,657, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Garia Via 4-Seaterbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $597.20/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
MadJax Ascentbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $234.96/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 Garia Via 4-Seater or the MadJax Ascent better?
- MadJax Ascent takes it. It wins on the better range and price. These sit in different divisions (luxury vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the Via 4-Seater and Ascent 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 Garia Via 4-Seater lands at about $37,254 and the MadJax Ascent at about $14,657, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery. Each cart price is sourced and dated — the maker's MSRP where one is published, otherwise a dealer's listed price, labeled on the ledger; taxes and fees are labeled estimates with the method disclosed. Configure both carts with kits at golfcartshowdown.com/build/compare.