The Golf Cart Showdown

STREET-LEGAL CART SHOWDOWN · SLCS · TAMPA BAY, FLORIDA · How we make money — dealers pay for introductions; no brand pays for rank.

Star EV Sirius 4+2 vs. Venom EV Strike 6 Seater

Star EV Sirius 4+2 takes it. It wins on the better power. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), 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.

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Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Star EV Sirius 4+2 vs. Venom EV Strike 6 Seater

COMPARISON · STAR-EV-SIRIUS-4-2-VS-VENOM-STRIKE-6
LAST VERIFIED 07/30/2026
Star EVSirius 4+2Venom EVStrike 6 Seater
Top speed25 mph1
Range (low)40 mi1
Range (high)60 mi1
Battery typelithium1lithium2
Battery capacity105 Ah1105 Ah2
System voltage48 V152 V2
Seats6162
Length140 in1144 in2
Width47 in151 in2
Height79 in181 in2
Curb weight1,550 lb1
Motor power5 kW15 kW2
Brakes4-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear drum)1Hydraulic 4-wheel disc2
SuspensionAdjustable coil-over shocks, independent front1Dual-camber MacPherson front; independent dual coil-over rear with stability bar2
Display size10 in2
Warranty2 yr1
Battery warranty6.5 yr1
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes3Yes4
Ground clearance5.8 in16.3 in2
Turning radius15 ft1
Range, normalized◆ computed~40 mi~44 mi

◆ Range, normalizedis our figure, not the maker's: each pack's energy at a standard 0.125kWh/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: venom-ev.com · VERIFIED 07/30/20263 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/30/20264 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/30/2026

◆ The verdict

Star EV Sirius 4+2 takes it.

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

Compared & SourcedVERIFIED 07/2026

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 Sirius 4+2 or the Venom EV Strike 6 Seater better?
Star EV Sirius 4+2 takes it. It wins on the better power. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.