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Garia Via 4-Seater vs. Sierra LSV AX4

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

WinnerGaria Via 4-Seater

Garia Via 4-Seater takes it. It wins on the better power. 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 Garia Via 4-Seater beats the Sierra LSV AX4 on the better power. They sit in different divisions (luxury vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
  • Both the Garia Via 4-Seater and the Sierra LSV AX4 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Garia Via 4-Seater vs. Sierra LSV AX4

COMPARISON · GARIA-VIA-4-VS-SIERRA-LSV-AX4
LAST VERIFIED 09/25/2026
GariaVia 4-SeaterWinnerSierra LSVAX4
MSRP range$25,239 – $33,087—
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†2
Range (low)—35 mi†2
Range (high)40 mi†140 mi†2
Battery typelithium†1lithium†2
Battery capacity—125 Ah†2
System voltage48 V†148 V†2
Seats4†14†2
Length126 in†1116 in†2
Width48 in†149.5 in†2
Height73 in†180.3 in†2
Curb weight1,200 lb†11,036 lb†2
Motor power8 kW✓†15 kW†2
BrakesDual-circuit hydraulic brakes on all four wheels†1Four-wheel hydraulic disc†2
SuspensionFront double-wishbone with coilovers; rear live axle with trailing links, Panhard rod and coilovers†1—
Warranty3 yr†1—
Battery warranty5 yr†1—
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†3Yes†2
Charge time7 hr†1—
Turning radius11 ft†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: garia.com · VERIFIED 07/15/2026†2 SOURCE: sierralsv.com · VERIFIED 09/25/2026†3 SOURCE: garia.com · VERIFIED 07/15/2026

◆ The verdict

Garia Via 4-Seater

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

Winner

Why it won

power8 kW vs 5 kW

◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door

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.

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 Garia Via 4-Seater or the Sierra LSV AX4 better?
Garia Via 4-Seater takes it. It wins on the better power. These sit in different divisions (luxury vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.