Garia Via 4-Seater vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Jul 15, 2026
Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 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 Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 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 Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 goes up to 80 mi per charge vs the Garia Via 4-Seater's 40 mi.
- Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 carries 5 years vs the Garia Via 4-Seater's 3.
- 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 $27,106 and the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 about $16,039, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the Garia Via 4-Seater and the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
Garia Via 4-Seater vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2
LAST VERIFIED 07/15/2026
| GariaVia 4-Seater | TomberlinE-Merge SE E2+2Winner | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $25,239 – $33,087 | $14,799 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | — | 40 mi†3 |
| Range (high) | 40 mi†1 | 80 mi✓†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lead-acid†3 |
| System voltage | 48 V†1 | 48 V†3 |
| Seats | 4†1 | 4†3 |
| Length | 126 in†1 | 114 in†3 |
| Width | 48 in†1 | 55.6 in†3 |
| Height | 73 in†1 | 76 in†3 |
| Curb weight | 1,200 lb†1 | 1,355 lb†3 |
| Motor power | 8 kW✓†1 | 5 kW†3 |
| Brakes | Dual-circuit hydraulic brakes on all four wheels†1 | 4-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear drum), SmartPark electric parking brake†3 |
| Suspension | Front double-wishbone with coilovers; rear live axle with trailing links, Panhard rod and coilovers†1 | Independent dual A-arm front, adjustable shocks front and rear†3 |
| Warranty | 3 yr†1 | 5 yr✓†3 |
| Battery warranty | 5 yr†1 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†4 | Yes†2 |
| Charge time | 7 hr†1 | — |
| Turning radius | 11 ft†1 | — |
◆ 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 $10,440 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 $27,106 and the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 at about $16,039, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Garia Via 4-Seaterbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $434.51/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2base build · FL out-the-door
est. $257.11/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 Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 better?
- Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 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 E-Merge SE E2+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 $27,106 and the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 at about $16,039, 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.