MadJax Ascent vs. Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2)
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Jul 30, 2026
MadJax Ascent takes it. It wins on the better price and power. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), 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 Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2) on the better price and power. They sit in different divisions (premium vs luxury), so weigh the price gap.
- Range: the Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2) goes up to 80 mi per charge vs the MadJax Ascent's 60 mi.
- Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2) carries 5 years vs the MadJax Ascent's 3.
- 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 Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2) about $28,644, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the MadJax Ascent and the Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2) are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
MadJax Ascent vs. Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2)
LAST VERIFIED 07/30/2026
| MadJaxAscentWinner | TomberlinEngage LX (E4+2) | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $13,495 | $26,690 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | 50 mi†3 | — |
| Range (high) | 60 mi†3 | 80 mi✓†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†1 | — |
| Battery energy | — | 10 kWh†2 |
| System voltage | 51.2 V†1 | — |
| Seats | 4†1 | 6✓†2 |
| Length | 118.1 in†1 | 150 in†2 |
| Width | 51 in†1 | 52.5 in†2 |
| Height | 79.3 in†1 | 81 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 1,322 lb†1 | 1,421 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 6.3 kW✓†1 | 5 kW†2 |
| Motor power (hp) | — | 17 hp†2 |
| Brakes | Front and rear hydraulic disc; electromechanical parking brake†1 | 4-wheel hydraulic with Smart Park†2 |
| Suspension | Double-wishbone independent front; rear leaf spring with telescopic shock and sway bar†1 | Double A-arm with adjustable coil-over shocks†2 |
| Display size | 10 in✓†1 | 7 in†2 |
| Warranty | 3 yr†3 | 5 yr✓†2 |
| Battery warranty | 12 yr†1 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†4 | Yes†2 |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~43 mi | ~80 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. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Save $13,195 vs the Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2)
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 Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2) at about $28,644, 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.
Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2)base build · FL out-the-door
est. $459.17/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 Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2) better?
- MadJax Ascent takes it. It wins on the better price and power. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the Ascent and Engage LX (E4+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 MadJax Ascent lands at about $14,657 and the Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2) at about $28,644, 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.