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Garia Via 4-Seater vs. Star EV Capella 2+2

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Nov 3, 2026

WinnerGaria Via 4-Seater

Garia Via 4-Seater takes it. It wins on the better power and warranty. 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 Star EV Capella 2+2 on the better power and warranty. They sit in different divisions (luxury vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
  • Vehicle warranty: the Garia Via 4-Seater carries 3 years vs the Star EV Capella 2+2's 2.
  • 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 Star EV Capella 2+2 about $10,947, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Garia Via 4-Seater and the Star EV Capella 2+2 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Central Florida Edition

Garia Via 4-Seater vs. Star EV Capella 2+2

COMPARISON · GARIA-VIA-4-VS-STAR-EV-CAPELLA-2-2
LAST VERIFIED 11/03/2026
GariaVia 4-SeaterWinnerStar EVCapella 2+2
Price range$34,813 – $37,802MSRP$9,995dealer price
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†2
Top speed as delivered—19.5 mph†2
Range (high)40 mi†1—
Battery typelithium†1lithium†2
Battery capacity—80 Ah†2
System voltage48 V†148 V†2
Seats4†14†2
Length126 in†1124 in†2
Width48 in†148.6 in†2
Height73 in†179.3 in†2
Curb weight1,200 lb†11,233 lb†2
Motor power8 kW✓†14 kW†2
BrakesDual-circuit hydraulic brakes on all four wheels†1Front disc, rear drum†2
SuspensionFront double-wishbone with coilovers; rear live axle with trailing links, Panhard rod and coilovers†1Independent front suspension†2
Warranty3 yr✓†12 yr†2
Battery warranty (total term)5 yr†16.5 yr✓†3
Battery full-replacement coverage—3.5 yr†3
Battery warranty terms—6.5 years: free replacement through month 42, then a new pack at 50%, 60% and 70% of retail to month 78†3
Battery warranty schedule (maker's share)—100% to yr 3.5 · 50% yr 3.5–4.5 · 40% yr 4.5–5.5 · 30% yr 5.5–6.5†3
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†4Yes†2
Charge time7 hr†1—
Ground clearance6.5 in✓†54.8 in†2
Turning radius11 ft†110.2 ft✓†2
Range, normalized◆ computed—~31 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 10/21/2026†2 SOURCE: starev.com · VERIFIED 11/03/2026†3 SOURCE: cdn.prod.website-files.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†4 SOURCE: garia.com · VERIFIED 10/21/2026†5 SOURCE: garia.com · VERIFIED 10/02/2026

◆ The verdict

Garia Via 4-Seater

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

Winner

Why it won

power8 kW vs 4 kWwarranty3-yr vs 2-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 Garia Via 4-Seater lands at about $37,254 and the Star EV Capella 2+2 at about $10,947, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Garia Via 4-Seaterbase build · FL out-the-door

Garia Via 4-SeaterMSRP from (verified) — ranges to $37,802 by trim$34,813.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$2,138.78
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$37,254

est. $597.20/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Star EV Capella 2+2base build · FL out-the-door

Star EV Capella 2+2Dealer asking price (the maker publishes no MSRP), read Nov 5, 2026$9,995.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$649.70
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$10,947

est. $175.48/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

METHODOLOGY — what's verified, what's estimated
Cart price and kit prices are sourced and dated — the cart line says whether its price is the maker's MSRP or a dealer's listed price. 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 11/2026

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 Star EV Capella 2+2 better?
Garia Via 4-Seater takes it. It wins on the better power and warranty. These sit in different divisions (luxury vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the Via 4-Seater and Capella 2+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 Garia Via 4-Seater lands at about $37,254 and the Star EV Capella 2+2 at about $10,947, 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.