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Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk vs. Verdi Motor Aspen S4

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 26, 2026

WinnerTomberlin Engage Ghosthawk

Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk takes it. It wins on the better range and warranty. These sit in different divisions (luxury 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.

Key takeaways

  • The Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk beats the Verdi Motor Aspen S4 on the better range and warranty. They sit in different divisions (luxury vs value), so weigh the price gap.
  • Range: the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk goes up to 80 mi per charge vs the Verdi Motor Aspen S4's 40 mi.
  • Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk carries 5 years vs the Verdi Motor Aspen S4's 2.
  • Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk lands about $32,142 and the Verdi Motor Aspen S4 about $9,887, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk and the Verdi Motor Aspen S4 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Central Florida Edition

Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk vs. Verdi Motor Aspen S4

COMPARISON · TOMBERLIN-ENGAGE-GHOSTHAWK-VS-VERDI-ASPEN-S4
LAST VERIFIED 09/26/2026
TomberlinEngage GhosthawkWinnerVerdi MotorAspen S4
Price range$29,990dealer-quoted MSRP$8,995dealer price
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†2
Range (high)80 mi✓†340 mi†4
Battery typelithium†3lithium†2
Battery capacity210 Ah✓†3105 Ah†4
Battery energy10 kWh†3—
System voltage—51.7 V†4
Seats4†34†2
Length132 in†3118 in†2
Width52.5 in†353 in†2
Height82 in†380 in†2
Curb weight1,355 lb†3—
Motor power5 kW†35 kW†2
Motor power (hp)17 hp†3—
Brakes4-wheel hydraulic brakes, Smart Park™ Electric brake that automatically locks wheels†34-wheel hydraulic disc†2
SuspensionDouble A-arm with adjustable coil over shocks†3Independent front, heavy-duty rear leaf springs†2
Display size7 in†311 in✓†2
Warranty5 yr✓†32 yr†5
Battery warranty (total term)5 yr†65 yr†7
Battery full-replacement coverage3 yr†6—
Battery warranty terms5 years (EVOLVE lithium): first 36 months at 100%, remaining 24 months at 50%†6—
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†3Yes†8
Battery warranty schedule (maker's share)100% to yr 3 · 50% yr 3–5†6—
Ground clearance—7.8 in†2
Range, normalized◆ computed~80 mi✓~43 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: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 09/25/2026†2 SOURCE: gonecoastalcartsev.com · VERIFIED 08/01/2026†3 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 08/31/2026†4 SOURCE: verdimotor.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†5 SOURCE: jmgolfcars.com · VERIFIED 09/25/2026†6 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†7 SOURCE: elevategolfcarts.golfcartinventory.com · VERIFIED 09/25/2026†8 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/01/2026

◆ The verdict

Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk

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

Winner

Why it won

range80 mi vs 40 miwarranty5-yr vs 2-yr

◆ 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 Ghosthawk lands at about $32,142 and the Verdi Motor Aspen S4 at about $9,887, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawkbase build · FL out-the-door

Tomberlin Engage GhosthawkMSRP as a dealer lists it (the maker publishes none), read Oct 20, 2026$29,990.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,849.40
Title + initial registration (est.)FLHSMV: $77.25 new title + $225 one-time initial registration$302.25
DeliveryQuoted by the dealer — we never guess this number—
Out-the-door estimate$32,142

est. $515.24/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Verdi Motor Aspen S4base build · FL out-the-door

Verdi Motor Aspen S4Dealer asking price (the maker publishes no MSRP), read Oct 20, 2026$8,995.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$589.70
Title + initial registration (est.)FLHSMV: $77.25 new title + $225 one-time initial registration$302.25
DeliveryQuoted by the dealer — we never guess this number—
Out-the-door estimate$9,887

est. $158.49/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

METHODOLOGY — what's verified, what's estimated
Cart price and kit prices are sourced and dated — the cart line says whether its price is the maker's MSRP or a dealer's listed price. Tax = 6% FL state + 1% county surtax on the first $5,000 (Fla. Stat. §212.05 / §212.054 — surtax varies by county). Fees = $77.25 FLHSMV new title + $225 one-time initial registration. Plate/annual registration vary by weight and county and are small. Delivery is quoted by the dealer — we never guess it. Your firm number comes from the named dealers in the quote step.
Compared & SourcedVERIFIED 09/2026

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 Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk or the Verdi Motor Aspen S4 better?
Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk takes it. It wins on the better range and warranty. These sit in different divisions (luxury vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the Engage Ghosthawk and Aspen S4 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 Ghosthawk lands at about $32,142 and the Verdi Motor Aspen S4 at about $9,887, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery. Each cart price is sourced and dated — the maker's MSRP where one is published, otherwise a dealer's listed price, labeled on the ledger; taxes and fees are labeled estimates with the method disclosed. Configure both carts with kits at golfcartshowdown.com/build/compare.