Rogue Carts R4 vs. Sierra LSV AX2
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 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 R4 beats the Sierra LSV AX2 on the better range and price. They sit in different divisions (value vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
- Range: the Rogue Carts R4 goes up to 40 mi per charge vs the Sierra LSV AX2's 32 mi.
- Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Rogue Carts R4 lands about $13,067 and the Sierra LSV AX2 about $14,438, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the Rogue Carts R4 and the Sierra LSV AX2 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
Rogue Carts R4 vs. Sierra LSV AX2
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
| Rogue CartsR4Winner | Sierra LSVAX2 | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $11,995 | $13,288 – $13,488 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Top speed as delivered | 12.5 mph†3 | — |
| Range (low) | 30 mi✓†1 | 25 mi†2 |
| Range (high) | 40 mi✓†1 | 32 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 | 4†1 | 4†2 |
| Length | 117 in†1 | 116 in†2 |
| Width | 46.9 in†1 | 49.5 in†2 |
| Height | 77.6 in†1 | 80.3 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 926 lb†1 | 1,036 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 Suspension†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 | — |
| Turning radius | 12.3 ft†3 | — |
| 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 $1,293 vs the Sierra LSV AX2
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 R4 lands at about $13,067 and the Sierra LSV AX2 at about $14,438, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
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.
Sierra LSV AX2base build · FL out-the-door
est. $231.44/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 R4 or the Sierra LSV AX2 better?
- Rogue Carts R4 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 R4 and AX2 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 R4 lands at about $13,067 and the Sierra LSV AX2 at about $14,438, 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.