Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber vs. Venom EV Stealth 4
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 1, 2026
Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber takes it. It wins on the better warranty. These sit in different divisions (luxury 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 Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber beats the Venom EV Stealth 4 on the better warranty. They sit in different divisions (luxury vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
- Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber carries 5 years vs the Venom EV Stealth 4's 3.
- Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber lands about $31,590 and the Venom EV Stealth 4 about $13,601, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber and the Venom EV Stealth 4 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber vs. Venom EV Stealth 4
LAST VERIFIED 08/31/2026
| TomberlinEngage BeachcomberWinner | Venom EVStealth 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $29,470 | $12,499 – $13,995 |
| Top speed | — | 25 mph†1 |
| Top speed as delivered | — | 19 mph†1 |
| Range (high) | 80 mi†2 | — |
| Battery type | lithium†2 | lithium†1 |
| Battery capacity | 210 Ah✓†2 | 105 Ah†1 |
| Battery energy | 10 kWh†2 | — |
| System voltage | — | 52 V†1 |
| Seats | 4†2 | 4†1 |
| Length | — | 129 in†1 |
| Width | — | 51 in†1 |
| Height | — | 77 in†1 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†2 | 5 kW†1 |
| Motor power (hp) | 17 hp†2 | — |
| Brakes | — | Hydraulic four-wheel disc†1 |
| Suspension | — | Front dual-camber independent MacPherson; rear independent dual coil-over with stability bar†1 |
| Display size | 7 in†2 | 10 in✓†1 |
| Warranty | 5 yr✓†2 | 3 yr†3 |
| Battery warranty | — | 8 yr†1 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†2 | Yes†4 |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.3 in†1 |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~80 mi✓ | ~44 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 warranty. These sit in different divisions (luxury vs. premium), 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 Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber lands at about $31,590 and the Venom EV Stealth 4 at about $13,601, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Tomberlin Engage Beachcomberbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $506.41/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Venom EV Stealth 4base build · FL out-the-door
est. $218.03/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 Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber or the Venom EV Stealth 4 better?
- Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber takes it. It wins on the better warranty. These sit in different divisions (luxury vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the Engage Beachcomber and Stealth 4 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 Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber lands at about $31,590 and the Venom EV Stealth 4 at about $13,601, 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.