Club CarOnward 4 PassengervsICONi40
Complete head-to-head comparison. Which model is right for you?
Overall Winner: Tie
This is one of the most important comparisons in the golf cart market — the legacy king vs the modern challenger. The Club Car Onward 4P offers an aluminum frame, unmatched customization, and the strongest resale value at $10,722. The ICON i40 counters with 25 mph speed, lithium battery, more standard features, and LSV capability at $12,999. Club Car wins on longevity and brand equity; ICON wins on performance and included features.
Quick Comparison
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Category-by-Category Breakdown
Detailed comparison across all important factors
| Category | Club Car Onward 4 Passenger | ICON i40 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance & Power | 6/10 Reaches 19 mph with gas or electric powertrains. Smooth, refined operation but limited to lower speed without modifications. | 9/10 Delivers 25 mph with lithium battery and 40-60 miles of range. Significantly faster with excellent torque and acceleration. | ICON i40 |
| Build Quality & Durability | 10/10 Club Car's rust-proof aluminum frame is the industry's most durable construction. Proven to last 20+ years with basic maintenance. | 8/10 Well-built with quality steel construction and powder coating. Strong build for the price, though steel can corrode over time in harsh environments. | Club Car Onward 4 Passenger |
| Features & Technology | 6/10 Clean, proven design with headlights and basic amenities. Many desirable features are available but add cost. | 9/10 Standard lithium battery, digital display, LED lighting, Bluetooth speakers, USB charging, and 25 mph LSV capability included. | ICON i40 |
| Comfort & Ride Quality | 8/10 Refined ride with well-tuned suspension, premium seating, and quiet operation. Club Car's attention to ride comfort is well-known. | 8/10 Comfortable seating with good suspension and smooth electric operation. ICON focuses on passenger comfort with quality materials. | Tie |
| Value & Pricing | 8/10 At $10,722, the Onward costs $2,277 less but includes fewer features. Club Car's value is in its longevity, resale, and brand equity. | 8/10 At $12,999, the i40 costs more but includes lithium, 25 mph, and modern features. ICON's value is in its included equipment. | Tie |
| Customization & Accessories | 10/10 The industry's largest aftermarket ecosystem with decades of accessories, lift kits, bodies, enclosures, and custom parts from hundreds of suppliers. | 8/10 ICON has a strong and growing accessory catalog with good options, and the broader golf cart aftermarket increasingly supports ICON models. | Club Car Onward 4 Passenger |
| Brand & Resale Value | 10/10 Club Car is the gold standard for golf cart brand recognition and resale value. Onward models command premium prices in the used market. | 7/10 ICON has built strong brand loyalty and growing recognition, but used-market values are still establishing compared to legacy brands. | Club Car Onward 4 Passenger |
Performance & Power
ICON i40Reaches 19 mph with gas or electric powertrains. Smooth, refined operation but limited to lower speed without modifications.
Delivers 25 mph with lithium battery and 40-60 miles of range. Significantly faster with excellent torque and acceleration.
Build Quality & Durability
Club Car Onward 4 PassengerClub Car's rust-proof aluminum frame is the industry's most durable construction. Proven to last 20+ years with basic maintenance.
Well-built with quality steel construction and powder coating. Strong build for the price, though steel can corrode over time in harsh environments.
Features & Technology
ICON i40Clean, proven design with headlights and basic amenities. Many desirable features are available but add cost.
Standard lithium battery, digital display, LED lighting, Bluetooth speakers, USB charging, and 25 mph LSV capability included.
Comfort & Ride Quality
TieRefined ride with well-tuned suspension, premium seating, and quiet operation. Club Car's attention to ride comfort is well-known.
Comfortable seating with good suspension and smooth electric operation. ICON focuses on passenger comfort with quality materials.
Value & Pricing
TieAt $10,722, the Onward costs $2,277 less but includes fewer features. Club Car's value is in its longevity, resale, and brand equity.
At $12,999, the i40 costs more but includes lithium, 25 mph, and modern features. ICON's value is in its included equipment.
Customization & Accessories
Club Car Onward 4 PassengerThe industry's largest aftermarket ecosystem with decades of accessories, lift kits, bodies, enclosures, and custom parts from hundreds of suppliers.
ICON has a strong and growing accessory catalog with good options, and the broader golf cart aftermarket increasingly supports ICON models.
Brand & Resale Value
Club Car Onward 4 PassengerClub Car is the gold standard for golf cart brand recognition and resale value. Onward models command premium prices in the used market.
ICON has built strong brand loyalty and growing recognition, but used-market values are still establishing compared to legacy brands.
Which Should You Buy?
Recommendations based on your priorities
Onward 4 Passenger
Choose if you...
- 1The aluminum frame's decades-long durability justifies the brand premium
- 2Strong resale value is an important long-term financial consideration
- 3You want the industry's largest customization and accessory ecosystem
- 4Club Car's brand confidence and massive dealer network matter to you
i40
Choose if you...
- 125 mph speed and lithium battery are important capabilities
- 2You want more standard features without paying for individual upgrades
- 3LSV-capable street-legal driving is part of your usage plan
- 4Modern tech like Bluetooth speakers and digital display appeal to you
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