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Star EV Capella 4+2 vs. Tomberlin Engage GTZ

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 1, 2026

WinnerTomberlin Engage GTZ

Tomberlin Engage GTZ takes it. It wins on the better warranty. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), 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 Tomberlin Engage GTZ beats the Star EV Capella 4+2 on the better warranty. They sit in different divisions (premium vs luxury), so weigh the price gap.
  • Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin Engage GTZ carries 5 years vs the Star EV Capella 4+2's 2.
  • Both the Star EV Capella 4+2 and the Tomberlin Engage GTZ are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Star EV Capella 4+2 vs. Tomberlin Engage GTZ

COMPARISON · STAR-EV-CAPELLA-4-2-VS-TOMBERLIN-ENGAGE-GTZ
LAST VERIFIED 08/31/2026
Star EVCapella 4+2TomberlinEngage GTZWinner
Top speed25 mph125 mph2
Range (high)80 mi2
Battery typelithium1lithium2
Battery capacity105 Ah1210 Ah2
Battery energy10 kWh2
System voltage48 V1
Seats6142
Length150.8 in1
Width48.6 in1
Height77 in1
Curb weight1,422 lb1
Motor power5 kW15 kW2
Motor power (hp)17 hp2
BrakesFront disc, rear drum1
SuspensionIndependent front suspension1
Display size7 in2
Warranty2 yr15 yr2
Battery warranty6.5 yr1
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes3Yes2
Ground clearance4.8 in1
Turning radius16.4 ft1
Range, normalized◆ computed~40 mi~80 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.

1 SOURCE: starev.com · VERIFIED 07/30/20262 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 08/31/20263 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/30/2026

◆ The verdict

Tomberlin Engage GTZ

It wins on the better warranty. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.

Winner

Why it won

warranty5-yr vs 2-yr
Compared & SourcedVERIFIED 08/2026

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 Star EV Capella 4+2 or the Tomberlin Engage GTZ better?
Tomberlin Engage GTZ takes it. It wins on the better warranty. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.