Rogue Carts R2 vs. Sierra LSV AX3
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 3, 2026
Rogue Carts R2 takes it. It wins on the better range and price. These sit in different divisions (value 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 Rogue Carts R2 beats the Sierra LSV AX3 on the better range and price. They sit in different divisions (value vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
- Range: the Rogue Carts R2 goes up to 40 mi per charge vs the Sierra LSV AX3's 35 mi.
- Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Rogue Carts R2 lands about $12,855 and the Sierra LSV AX3 about $16,348, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the Rogue Carts R2 and the Sierra LSV AX3 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
Rogue Carts R2 vs. Sierra LSV AX3
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
| Rogue CartsR2Winner | Sierra LSVAX3 | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $11,795 | $15,090 – $15,995 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Top speed as delivered | 12.5 mph†3 | — |
| Range (low) | 30 mi†1 | 30 mi†2 |
| Range (high) | 40 mi✓†1 | 35 mi†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†1 | 125 Ah✓†2 |
| System voltage | 51.2 V†1 | 48 V†2 |
| Seats | 2†1 | 6✓†2 |
| Length | 118 in†1 | 153 in†2 |
| Width | 46.8 in†1 | 49.5 in†2 |
| Height | 77.5 in†1 | 81.5 in†2 |
| Curb weight | — | 1,334 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†1 | 5 kW†2 |
| Brakes | Four Wheel Disc Brake With Electromagnetic Parking†1 | Four-wheel hydraulic disc†2 |
| Suspension | Front McPherson Independent Suspension; Rear Leaf Spring†1 | — |
| Display size | 10 in†1 | — |
| Warranty | — | 3 yr†4 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | — | 8 yr†5 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†6 | Yes†2 |
| Ground clearance | 4 in†1 | — |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~43 mi | ~48 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 (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Save $3,295 vs the Sierra LSV AX3
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 Rogue Carts R2 lands at about $12,855 and the Sierra LSV AX3 at about $16,348, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Rogue Carts R2base build · FL out-the-door
est. $206.07/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Sierra LSV AX3base build · FL out-the-door
est. $262.06/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 Rogue Carts R2 or the Sierra LSV AX3 better?
- Rogue Carts R2 takes it. It wins on the better range and price. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the R2 and AX3 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 Rogue Carts R2 lands at about $12,855 and the Sierra LSV AX3 at about $16,348, 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.