Star EV Sirius 4 vs. Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 26, 2026
Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk takes it. It wins on the better range and 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 Ghosthawk beats the Star EV Sirius 4 on the better range and warranty. They sit in different divisions (premium vs luxury), so weigh the price gap.
- Range: the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk goes up to 80 mi per charge vs the Star EV Sirius 4's 60 mi.
- Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk carries 5 years vs the Star EV Sirius 4's 2.
- Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Star EV Sirius 4 lands about $19,597 and the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk about $32,151, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the Star EV Sirius 4 and the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
Star EV Sirius 4 vs. Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk
LAST VERIFIED 09/26/2026
| Star EVSirius 4 | TomberlinEngage GhosthawkWinner | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $18,155 | $29,999 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Top speed as delivered | 19.5 mph†1 | — |
| Range (low) | 40 mi†1 | — |
| Range (high) | 60 mi†1 | 80 mi✓†3 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†3 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†1 | 210 Ah✓†3 |
| Battery energy | — | 10 kWh†3 |
| System voltage | 48 V†1 | — |
| Seats | 4†1 | 4†3 |
| Length | 123 in†1 | 132 in†3 |
| Width | 47 in†1 | 52.5 in†3 |
| Height | 77 in†1 | 82 in†3 |
| Curb weight | 1,430 lb†1 | 1,355 lb†3 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†1 | 5 kW†3 |
| Motor power (hp) | — | 17 hp†3 |
| Brakes | 4-wheel hydraulic, front disc, rear drum†1 | 4-wheel hydraulic brakes, Smart Park™ Electric brake that automatically locks wheels†3 |
| Suspension | Adjustable coil-over shocks front and rear; independent rear†1 | Double A-arm with adjustable coil over shocks†3 |
| Display size | — | 7 in†3 |
| Warranty | 2 yr†1 | 5 yr✓†3 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 6.5 yr✓†4 | 5 yr†5 |
| Battery full-replacement coverage | 3.5 yr✓†4 | 3 yr†5 |
| Battery warranty terms | 6.5 years: free replacement through month 42, then a new pack at 50%, 60% and 70% of retail to month 78†4 | 5 years (EVOLVE lithium): first 36 months at 100%, remaining 24 months at 50%†5 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†1 | Yes†3 |
| Ground clearance | 5.8 in†1 | — |
| Turning radius | 15 ft†1 | — |
| 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.
◆ The verdict
It wins on the better range and warranty. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
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 Star EV Sirius 4 lands at about $19,597 and the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk at about $32,151, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Star EV Sirius 4base build · FL out-the-door
est. $314.14/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawkbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $515.40/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 Star EV Sirius 4 or the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk better?
- Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk takes it. It wins on the better range and warranty. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the Sirius 4 and Engage Ghosthawk 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 Star EV Sirius 4 lands at about $19,597 and the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk at about $32,151, 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.