Rogue Carts R4FL vs. Sierra LSV AX5
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 3, 2026
Sierra LSV AX5 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 Sierra LSV AX5 beats the Rogue Carts R4FL on the better range and price. They sit in different divisions (value vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
- Range: the Sierra LSV AX5 goes up to 45 mi per charge vs the Rogue Carts R4FL's 40 mi.
- Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Rogue Carts R4FL lands about $14,657 and the Sierra LSV AX5 about $10,947, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the Rogue Carts R4FL and the Sierra LSV AX5 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
Rogue Carts R4FL vs. Sierra LSV AX5
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
| Rogue CartsR4FL | Sierra LSVAX5Winner | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $13,495 | $9,995 – $10,795 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Top speed as delivered | 12.5 mph†3 | — |
| Range (low) | 30 mi†1 | 40 mi✓†2 |
| Range (high) | 40 mi†1 | 45 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 | 2†2 |
| Length | 135 in†1 | 96 in†2 |
| Width | 51.2 in†1 | 49.5 in†2 |
| Height | 81.5 in†1 | 72 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 1,025 lb†1 | 925 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 | 6.7 in†1 | — |
| Turning radius | 15.4 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 $3,500 vs the Rogue Carts R4FL
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 R4FL lands at about $14,657 and the Sierra LSV AX5 at about $10,947, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Rogue Carts R4FLbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $234.96/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Sierra LSV AX5base build · FL out-the-door
est. $175.48/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 R4FL or the Sierra LSV AX5 better?
- Sierra LSV AX5 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 R4FL and AX5 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 R4FL lands at about $14,657 and the Sierra LSV AX5 at about $10,947, 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.