MadJax Ascent vs. Rogue Carts R4
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 3, 2026
Rogue Carts R4 takes it. It wins on the better price and power. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), 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 Rogue Carts R4 beats the MadJax Ascent on the better price and power. They sit in different divisions (premium vs value), so weigh the price gap.
- Range: the MadJax Ascent goes up to 60 mi per charge vs the Rogue Carts R4's 40 mi.
- Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the MadJax Ascent lands about $14,657 and the Rogue Carts R4 about $13,067, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the MadJax Ascent and the Rogue Carts R4 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
MadJax Ascent vs. Rogue Carts R4
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
| MadJaxAscent | Rogue CartsR4Winner | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $13,495 | $11,995 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Top speed as delivered | — | 12.5 mph†3 |
| Range (low) | 50 mi✓†4 | 30 mi†2 |
| Range (high) | 60 mi✓†4 | 40 mi†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†1 | 105 Ah†2 |
| System voltage | 51.2 V†1 | 51.2 V†2 |
| Seats | 4†1 | 4†2 |
| Length | 118.1 in†1 | 117 in†2 |
| Width | 51 in†1 | 46.9 in†2 |
| Height | 79.3 in†1 | 77.6 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 1,322 lb†1 | 926 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 4 kW†1 | 5 kW✓†2 |
| Brakes | Front and rear hydraulic disc; electromechanical parking brake†1 | Four Wheel Disc Brake With Electromagnetic Parking†2 |
| Suspension | Double-wishbone independent front; rear leaf spring with telescopic shock and sway bar†1 | Front McPherson Independent Suspension; Rear Leaf Suspension†2 |
| Display size | 10 in†1 | 10 in†2 |
| Warranty | 3 yr†5 | — |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 12 yr†1 | — |
| Battery full-replacement coverage | 6 yr†6 | — |
| Battery warranty terms | 12 years (Bolt Energy pack): 6 years full replacement, then 6 years prorated†6 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†7 | Yes†8 |
| Ground clearance | — | 4 in†2 |
| Turning radius | — | 12.3 ft†3 |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~43 mi | ~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 price and power. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Save $1,500 vs the MadJax Ascent
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 MadJax Ascent lands at about $14,657 and the Rogue Carts R4 at about $13,067, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
MadJax Ascentbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $234.96/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Rogue Carts R4base build · FL out-the-door
est. $209.47/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 MadJax Ascent or the Rogue Carts R4 better?
- Rogue Carts R4 takes it. It wins on the better price and power. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the Ascent and R4 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 MadJax Ascent lands at about $14,657 and the Rogue Carts R4 at about $13,067, 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.