MadJax XSeries X6 vs. Star EV Capella 2+2
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Jul 30, 2026
MadJax XSeries X6 takes it. It wins on the better power and warranty. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.
Key takeaways
- The MadJax XSeries X6 beats the Star EV Capella 2+2 on the better power and warranty.
- Vehicle warranty: the MadJax XSeries X6 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 MadJax XSeries X6 lands about $19,326 and the Star EV Capella 2+2 about $12,537, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the MadJax XSeries X6 and the Star EV Capella 2+2 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
MadJax XSeries X6 vs. Star EV Capella 2+2
LAST VERIFIED 07/30/2026
| MadJaxXSeries X6Winner | Star EVCapella 2+2 | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $17,900 | $11,495 |
| Top speed | — | 25 mph†1 |
| Battery type | lithium†2 | lithium†1 |
| Battery capacity | — | 80 Ah†1 |
| System voltage | 48 V†2 | 48 V†1 |
| Seats | 6✓†2 | 4†1 |
| Length | — | 124 in†1 |
| Width | — | 48.6 in†1 |
| Height | — | 79.3 in†1 |
| Curb weight | — | 1,233 lb†1 |
| Motor power | 5 kW✓†2 | 4 kW†1 |
| Motor power (hp) | 6.7 hp†2 | — |
| Brakes | Front/rear hydraulic disc†2 | Front disc, rear drum†1 |
| Suspension | — | Independent front suspension†1 |
| Display size | 10 in†2 | — |
| Warranty | 3 yr✓†2 | 2 yr†1 |
| Battery warranty | 12 yr✓†2 | 6.5 yr†1 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†3 | Yes†4 |
| Ground clearance | — | 4.8 in†1 |
| Turning radius | — | 10.2 ft†1 |
| 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.
◆ The verdict
It wins on the better power and warranty.
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 XSeries X6 lands at about $19,326 and the Star EV Capella 2+2 at about $12,537, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
MadJax XSeries X6base build · FL out-the-door
est. $309.81/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Star EV Capella 2+2base build · FL out-the-door
est. $200.97/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 XSeries X6 or the Star EV Capella 2+2 better?
- MadJax XSeries X6 takes it. It wins on the better power and warranty.
- What do the XSeries X6 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 MadJax XSeries X6 lands at about $19,326 and the Star EV Capella 2+2 at about $12,537, 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.