MadJax Ascent vs. Verdi Motor Aspen S6
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Aug 1, 2026
Verdi Motor Aspen S6 takes it. It wins on the better range and price. 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 Verdi Motor Aspen S6 beats the MadJax Ascent on the better range and price. They sit in different divisions (premium vs value), so weigh the price gap.
- Range: the Verdi Motor Aspen S6 goes up to 65 mi per charge vs the MadJax Ascent's 60 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 Verdi Motor Aspen S6 about $13,067, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the MadJax Ascent and the Verdi Motor Aspen S6 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
MadJax Ascent vs. Verdi Motor Aspen S6
LAST VERIFIED 08/01/2026
| MadJaxAscent | Verdi MotorAspen S6Winner | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $13,495 | $11,995 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | 50 mi†3 | — |
| Range (high) | 60 mi†3 | 65 mi✓†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†1 | 150 Ah✓†2 |
| System voltage | 51.2 V†1 | 51.7 V†2 |
| Seats | 4†1 | 6✓†2 |
| Length | 118.1 in†1 | 149 in†2 |
| Width | 51 in†1 | 53 in†2 |
| Height | 79.3 in†1 | 80 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 1,322 lb†1 | — |
| Motor power | 6.3 kW✓†1 | 5 kW†2 |
| Brakes | Front and rear hydraulic disc; electromechanical parking brake†1 | 4-wheel hydraulic disc†2 |
| Suspension | Double-wishbone independent front; rear leaf spring with telescopic shock and sway bar†1 | Independent front, heavy-duty rear leaf springs†2 |
| Display size | 10 in†1 | 11 in✓†2 |
| Warranty | 3 yr†3 | — |
| Battery warranty | 12 yr†1 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†4 | Yes†5 |
| Ground clearance | — | 7.8 in†2 |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~43 mi | ~62 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 range and price. 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 Verdi Motor Aspen S6 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.
Verdi Motor Aspen S6base 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 Verdi Motor Aspen S6 better?
- Verdi Motor Aspen S6 takes it. It wins on the better range and price. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the Ascent and Aspen S6 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 Verdi Motor Aspen S6 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.