Club CarOnward 2 PassengervsYamahaDrive2 PTV
Complete head-to-head comparison. Which model is right for you?
Overall Winner: Club Car Onward 2 Passenger
Club Car Onward 2 wins with its rustproof aluminum frame, lower price, and superior resale value. Yamaha Drive2 PTV counters with a longer warranty and the quietest gas engine in the industry. Both are excellent Big 3 2-seaters - aluminum frame vs extended warranty is the key trade-off.
Quick Comparison
Key differences at a glance
Category-by-Category Breakdown
Detailed comparison across all important factors
| Category | Club Car Onward 2 Passenger | Yamaha Drive2 PTV | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frame & Build Quality | 10/10 AlumiCore aircraft-grade aluminum frame. Completely rustproof and corrosion-resistant. | 7/10 Steel frame with powder coating. Durable but susceptible to rust in humid climates. | Club Car Onward 2 Passenger |
| Warranty Coverage | 7/10 2-year bumper-to-bumper warranty. Comprehensive but shorter. | 10/10 4-year limited warranty - the longest among Big 3 brands. | Yamaha Drive2 PTV |
| Price | 9/10 Starts at $9,475. Lower entry price with aluminum frame included. | 7/10 Starts at $10,161. About $700 more than Club Car. | Club Car Onward 2 Passenger |
| Gas Engine (Quiet Operation) | 7/10 Standard gas engine. Reliable performance with typical noise levels. | 10/10 QuieTech EFI at 60.5 dB - the quietest gas engine in the entire industry. | Yamaha Drive2 PTV |
| Resale Value | 10/10 Industry-leading resale value. Aluminum frame maintains value for decades. | 8/10 Good resale as a Big 3 brand. Steel frame may depreciate with rust. | Club Car Onward 2 Passenger |
| Comfort & Seating | 8/10 Premium ergonomic seats with comfort features. Quality seating. | 9/10 Industry-leading contoured seats. Yamaha is known for the most comfortable seating. | Yamaha Drive2 PTV |
| Fuel Efficiency (Gas) | 7/10 Good fuel efficiency with standard gas engine. | 9/10 Industry-leading 45 MPG with QuieTech EFI technology. | Yamaha Drive2 PTV |
| Street-Legal Options | 7/10 Street-legal packages available as options. | 9/10 Street-legal options readily available with 25 mph capability. | Yamaha Drive2 PTV |
Frame & Build Quality
Club Car Onward 2 PassengerAlumiCore aircraft-grade aluminum frame. Completely rustproof and corrosion-resistant.
Steel frame with powder coating. Durable but susceptible to rust in humid climates.
Warranty Coverage
Yamaha Drive2 PTV2-year bumper-to-bumper warranty. Comprehensive but shorter.
4-year limited warranty - the longest among Big 3 brands.
Price
Club Car Onward 2 PassengerStarts at $9,475. Lower entry price with aluminum frame included.
Starts at $10,161. About $700 more than Club Car.
Gas Engine (Quiet Operation)
Yamaha Drive2 PTVStandard gas engine. Reliable performance with typical noise levels.
QuieTech EFI at 60.5 dB - the quietest gas engine in the entire industry.
Resale Value
Club Car Onward 2 PassengerIndustry-leading resale value. Aluminum frame maintains value for decades.
Good resale as a Big 3 brand. Steel frame may depreciate with rust.
Comfort & Seating
Yamaha Drive2 PTVPremium ergonomic seats with comfort features. Quality seating.
Industry-leading contoured seats. Yamaha is known for the most comfortable seating.
Fuel Efficiency (Gas)
Yamaha Drive2 PTVGood fuel efficiency with standard gas engine.
Industry-leading 45 MPG with QuieTech EFI technology.
Street-Legal Options
Yamaha Drive2 PTVStreet-legal packages available as options.
Street-legal options readily available with 25 mph capability.
Which Should You Buy?
Recommendations based on your priorities
Onward 2 Passenger
Choose if you...
- 1Rustproof aluminum frame is important
- 2You want the best long-term resale value
- 3Lower initial price is a priority
- 4You want multiple power options including lithium
- 5You plan to keep the cart for many years
Drive2 PTV
Choose if you...
- 1Longer warranty matters most (4 years)
- 2Quiet gas operation is a priority (QuieTech)
- 3Seating comfort is very important
- 4Fuel efficiency matters (45 MPG gas)
- 5You want easy street-legal options
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