TomberlinTomberlin Engage LXvsClub CarOnward 4 Passenger
Complete head-to-head comparison. Which model is right for you?
Overall Winner: Club Car Onward 4 Passenger
Club Car Onward 4 Passenger wins for most buyers with its rust-proof aluminum frame, lower price, multiple powertrain options, and industry-leading resale value. Tomberlin Engage LX wins for buyers who want the most luxurious LSV experience with exclusive features like CoolTouch seats, heated/ventilated cabin, automotive headliner, and Tomberlin 360 telematics. The LX costs $7,777 more but delivers genuine luxury that no golf cart can match.
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Category-by-Category Breakdown
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| Category | Tomberlin Tomberlin Engage LX | Club Car Onward 4 Passenger | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luxury & Premium Features | 10/10 CoolTouch premium seats, heated/ventilated cabin, automotive headliner with map lights and RGB dome light, wireless phone charging, 180W audio with headliner speakers, 7-inch LCD display. | 5/10 Comfortable but basic seats. LED headlights and taillights. Monsoon Canopy top. Clean design without luxury appointments. | Tomberlin Tomberlin Engage LX |
| Frame & Build Quality | 7/10 Steel frame construction with premium paint options. Well-built but susceptible to rust. 3-inch lift with automotive radial tires. | 10/10 AlumiCore ladder-style aluminum box beam frame. Completely rust-proof, lighter weight, and the industry benchmark for frame quality. | Club Car Onward 4 Passenger |
| Connected Technology | 10/10 Tomberlin 360 connected car system with smartphone app, geo-fencing, geo-location, battery alerts. 7-inch LCD with integrated backup camera. | 4/10 Standard dashboard without connected features. No smartphone integration, no telematics, no backup camera standard. | Tomberlin Tomberlin Engage LX |
| Range & Battery | 9/10 EVOLVE L210 Ah lithium battery delivering up to 80 miles per charge. Smart power management system for optimized performance. | 6/10 Lead-acid standard. Lithium and gas upgrades available. Gas provides unlimited range. Electric range varies by battery choice. | Tomberlin Tomberlin Engage LX |
| Braking & Safety | 10/10 4-wheel hydraulic disc brakes with electric power steering. LSV compliant with all DOT safety features. Backup camera with 7-inch display. | 6/10 Standard golf cart braking system. Not LSV-equipped from factory. No power steering, no backup camera standard. | Tomberlin Tomberlin Engage LX |
| Price & Value | 5/10 Starts at $18,499 for the 4-passenger configuration. Premium pricing reflects luxury exclusives but it's a significant investment. | 10/10 Starts at $10,722 with aluminum frame. Multiple configurations for different budgets. Excellent long-term value. | Club Car Onward 4 Passenger |
| Resale Value | 6/10 Smaller used market for Tomberlin. Niche luxury positioning limits buyer pool. Values are less established. | 10/10 Industry-leading resale value. Club Car's aluminum frame and Big 3 status command premium prices. Largest secondary market. | Club Car Onward 4 Passenger |
Luxury & Premium Features
Tomberlin Tomberlin Engage LXCoolTouch premium seats, heated/ventilated cabin, automotive headliner with map lights and RGB dome light, wireless phone charging, 180W audio with headliner speakers, 7-inch LCD display.
Comfortable but basic seats. LED headlights and taillights. Monsoon Canopy top. Clean design without luxury appointments.
Frame & Build Quality
Club Car Onward 4 PassengerSteel frame construction with premium paint options. Well-built but susceptible to rust. 3-inch lift with automotive radial tires.
AlumiCore ladder-style aluminum box beam frame. Completely rust-proof, lighter weight, and the industry benchmark for frame quality.
Connected Technology
Tomberlin Tomberlin Engage LXTomberlin 360 connected car system with smartphone app, geo-fencing, geo-location, battery alerts. 7-inch LCD with integrated backup camera.
Standard dashboard without connected features. No smartphone integration, no telematics, no backup camera standard.
Range & Battery
Tomberlin Tomberlin Engage LXEVOLVE L210 Ah lithium battery delivering up to 80 miles per charge. Smart power management system for optimized performance.
Lead-acid standard. Lithium and gas upgrades available. Gas provides unlimited range. Electric range varies by battery choice.
Braking & Safety
Tomberlin Tomberlin Engage LX4-wheel hydraulic disc brakes with electric power steering. LSV compliant with all DOT safety features. Backup camera with 7-inch display.
Standard golf cart braking system. Not LSV-equipped from factory. No power steering, no backup camera standard.
Price & Value
Club Car Onward 4 PassengerStarts at $18,499 for the 4-passenger configuration. Premium pricing reflects luxury exclusives but it's a significant investment.
Starts at $10,722 with aluminum frame. Multiple configurations for different budgets. Excellent long-term value.
Resale Value
Club Car Onward 4 PassengerSmaller used market for Tomberlin. Niche luxury positioning limits buyer pool. Values are less established.
Industry-leading resale value. Club Car's aluminum frame and Big 3 status command premium prices. Largest secondary market.
Which Should You Buy?
Recommendations based on your priorities
Tomberlin Engage LX
Choose if you...
- 1Luxury features like heated/ventilated cabin and CoolTouch seats are must-haves
- 2Connected car telematics with smartphone app matter
- 380-mile lithium range gives you confidence for longer trips
- 44-wheel disc brakes and electric power steering are important
- 5You want a street-legal 25 mph LSV ready out of the box
Onward 4 Passenger
Choose if you...
- 1Rust-proof aluminum frame is your top priority
- 2Lower price with gas, electric, or lithium flexibility matters
- 3Industry-leading resale value is important
- 4You prefer the Big 3 brand with extensive dealer support
- 5You want to customize with the large Club Car aftermarket ecosystem
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