Club CarOnward Lifted 4 PassengervsStar EVCapella 4
Complete head-to-head comparison. Which model is right for you?
Overall Winner: Club Car Onward Lifted 4 Passenger
Club Car Onward Lifted 4 wins with its aluminum frame, lower price, better resale value, and superior dealer network. Star EV Capella 4 counters with a longer warranty, premium alloy wheels, and more standard features. Club Car's $3,649 price advantage with an aluminum frame makes it the better overall value for lifted cart buyers.
Quick Comparison
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Category-by-Category Breakdown
Detailed comparison across all important factors
| Category | Club Car Onward Lifted 4 Passenger | Star EV Capella 4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frame & Build Quality | 10/10 AlumiCore aircraft-grade aluminum frame. Completely rustproof and lightweight, ideal for off-road conditions. | 7/10 Powder-coated steel frame. Durable but susceptible to rust, especially in rough terrain and wet conditions. | Club Car Onward Lifted 4 Passenger |
| Price | 9/10 Starts at $11,650 with aluminum frame and lifted suspension. Excellent value for a premium lifted cart. | 6/10 Starts at $15,299 with steel frame. Premium price for the Capella premium styling package. | Club Car Onward Lifted 4 Passenger |
| Warranty Coverage | 7/10 2-year bumper-to-bumper warranty. Comprehensive but shorter coverage. | 9/10 4-year limited warranty with 2-year bumper-to-bumper. Double the overall coverage period. | Star EV Capella 4 |
| Speed & LSV | 6/10 19 mph top speed. Street-legal packages available as options. | 8/10 19.5 mph standard with LSV models reaching 25 mph. Better for mixed road/off-road use. | Star EV Capella 4 |
| Wheels & Styling | 7/10 Premium alloy wheels with all-terrain tires. Lifted stance with Club Car's clean design. | 9/10 10-inch DOT radial tires with machined black honeycomb alloy rims. Head-turning premium styling. | Star EV Capella 4 |
| Resale Value | 10/10 Industry-leading resale. Aluminum frame plus Club Car brand command premium resale prices. | 7/10 Decent resale as a recognized brand. Steel frame may depreciate with rust over time. | Club Car Onward Lifted 4 Passenger |
| Dealer Network | 10/10 Largest dealer network in the industry. Parts and service available everywhere. | 7/10 Growing network with good coverage. Not as widespread as Club Car. | Club Car Onward Lifted 4 Passenger |
| Power Options | 9/10 Gas, electric, and lithium options. Gas is popular for lifted carts used on long trails. | 7/10 Electric only with lead-acid or lithium battery choices. | Club Car Onward Lifted 4 Passenger |
Frame & Build Quality
Club Car Onward Lifted 4 PassengerAlumiCore aircraft-grade aluminum frame. Completely rustproof and lightweight, ideal for off-road conditions.
Powder-coated steel frame. Durable but susceptible to rust, especially in rough terrain and wet conditions.
Price
Club Car Onward Lifted 4 PassengerStarts at $11,650 with aluminum frame and lifted suspension. Excellent value for a premium lifted cart.
Starts at $15,299 with steel frame. Premium price for the Capella premium styling package.
Warranty Coverage
Star EV Capella 42-year bumper-to-bumper warranty. Comprehensive but shorter coverage.
4-year limited warranty with 2-year bumper-to-bumper. Double the overall coverage period.
Speed & LSV
Star EV Capella 419 mph top speed. Street-legal packages available as options.
19.5 mph standard with LSV models reaching 25 mph. Better for mixed road/off-road use.
Wheels & Styling
Star EV Capella 4Premium alloy wheels with all-terrain tires. Lifted stance with Club Car's clean design.
10-inch DOT radial tires with machined black honeycomb alloy rims. Head-turning premium styling.
Resale Value
Club Car Onward Lifted 4 PassengerIndustry-leading resale. Aluminum frame plus Club Car brand command premium resale prices.
Decent resale as a recognized brand. Steel frame may depreciate with rust over time.
Dealer Network
Club Car Onward Lifted 4 PassengerLargest dealer network in the industry. Parts and service available everywhere.
Growing network with good coverage. Not as widespread as Club Car.
Power Options
Club Car Onward Lifted 4 PassengerGas, electric, and lithium options. Gas is popular for lifted carts used on long trails.
Electric only with lead-acid or lithium battery choices.
Which Should You Buy?
Recommendations based on your priorities
Onward Lifted 4 Passenger
Choose if you...
- 1Rustproof aluminum frame is a must for off-road use
- 2Lower price with premium frame is important
- 3You want a gas-powered lifted cart option
- 4Best resale value is a priority
- 5Nationwide dealer support matters to you
Capella 4
Choose if you...
- 1Longer warranty coverage is a priority (4 years)
- 2Premium machined alloy wheels and styling matter
- 3You want 25 mph LSV capability
- 4QDS drive system with thermal protection appeals to you
- 5You prefer Star's more tech-forward feature set
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Onward Lifted 4 Passenger vs Capella 4 FAQs
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Can I get a gas version of either?
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