YamahaDrive2 PTVvsStar EVSirius 4
Complete head-to-head comparison. Which model is right for you?
Overall Winner: Star EV Sirius 4
Star Sirius 4 wins for buyers who want a dedicated 4-passenger cart with a longer warranty and more features at a comparable price. Yamaha Drive2 PTV wins for buyers who prioritize proven Big 3 reliability, the quietest ride in the industry, and a gas powertrain option. The Sirius 4 offers more cart per dollar with its extended wheelbase and forward-facing 4-seat design, but Yamaha's decades of proven engineering give it unmatched peace of mind.
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Category-by-Category Breakdown
Detailed comparison across all important factors
| Category | Yamaha Drive2 PTV | Star EV Sirius 4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seating & Capacity | 5/10 2-passenger seating only. Compact and efficient, but requires aftermarket additions for additional passengers. | 10/10 Dedicated 4-passenger design with extended 96-inch wheelbase. All four passengers face forward in comfortable seats. | Star EV Sirius 4 |
| Warranty & Support | 8/10 4-year limited warranty. Backed by Yamaha's massive global dealer network and decades of service infrastructure. | 9/10 4-year limited warranty plus 2-year bumper-to-bumper. Growing dealer network with strong factory support. | Star EV Sirius 4 |
| Motor & Performance | 7/10 Multiple powertrain options including the whisper-quiet QuieTech EFI gas engine (60.5 dB) and electric options. 19 mph standard speed. | 9/10 5kW AC motor with 450A controller and 4-wheel hydraulic brakes (front disc, rear drum). 19.5 mph standard, 25 mph with LSV. | Star EV Sirius 4 |
| Braking System | 5/10 Standard drum braking system. Reliable for a 2-passenger vehicle but basic by modern standards. | 9/10 4-wheel hydraulic brakes with front disc and rear drum plus foot-activated multi-click parking brake. Significantly more stopping power. | Star EV Sirius 4 |
| Comfort & Ride Quality | 9/10 Industry-leading contoured seats. Tru-Trak II independent front suspension. QuieTech gas engine at 60.5 dB is whisper-quiet. | 7/10 Adjustable coil-over shocks front and rear. Comfortable seats with adjustable backs. Smooth ride on the 96-inch wheelbase. | Yamaha Drive2 PTV |
| Features & Technology | 6/10 Automotive-style dashboard with USB connections. LED headlights optional. Basic but functional feature set. | 9/10 Full-color display, LED headlights with high beams, self-canceling turn signals, daytime running lights, electronic locking front trunk, ambient dash lighting, USB outlet. | Star EV Sirius 4 |
| Price & Value | 8/10 Starts at $10,161. Lower entry price with gas option. Strong resale value backed by Big 3 brand recognition. | 7/10 Starts at $13,499 for 4-passenger model. More features per dollar, but higher starting price. Growing resale market. | Yamaha Drive2 PTV |
| Reliability & Track Record | 10/10 Decades of proven reliability. Yamaha is a Big 3 brand trusted by golf courses and communities worldwide. Enormous parts availability. | 7/10 Growing reputation with solid build quality. Star EV has been building carts since 2002. Expanding dealer network. | Yamaha Drive2 PTV |
Seating & Capacity
Star EV Sirius 42-passenger seating only. Compact and efficient, but requires aftermarket additions for additional passengers.
Dedicated 4-passenger design with extended 96-inch wheelbase. All four passengers face forward in comfortable seats.
Warranty & Support
Star EV Sirius 44-year limited warranty. Backed by Yamaha's massive global dealer network and decades of service infrastructure.
4-year limited warranty plus 2-year bumper-to-bumper. Growing dealer network with strong factory support.
Motor & Performance
Star EV Sirius 4Multiple powertrain options including the whisper-quiet QuieTech EFI gas engine (60.5 dB) and electric options. 19 mph standard speed.
5kW AC motor with 450A controller and 4-wheel hydraulic brakes (front disc, rear drum). 19.5 mph standard, 25 mph with LSV.
Braking System
Star EV Sirius 4Standard drum braking system. Reliable for a 2-passenger vehicle but basic by modern standards.
4-wheel hydraulic brakes with front disc and rear drum plus foot-activated multi-click parking brake. Significantly more stopping power.
Comfort & Ride Quality
Yamaha Drive2 PTVIndustry-leading contoured seats. Tru-Trak II independent front suspension. QuieTech gas engine at 60.5 dB is whisper-quiet.
Adjustable coil-over shocks front and rear. Comfortable seats with adjustable backs. Smooth ride on the 96-inch wheelbase.
Features & Technology
Star EV Sirius 4Automotive-style dashboard with USB connections. LED headlights optional. Basic but functional feature set.
Full-color display, LED headlights with high beams, self-canceling turn signals, daytime running lights, electronic locking front trunk, ambient dash lighting, USB outlet.
Price & Value
Yamaha Drive2 PTVStarts at $10,161. Lower entry price with gas option. Strong resale value backed by Big 3 brand recognition.
Starts at $13,499 for 4-passenger model. More features per dollar, but higher starting price. Growing resale market.
Reliability & Track Record
Yamaha Drive2 PTVDecades of proven reliability. Yamaha is a Big 3 brand trusted by golf courses and communities worldwide. Enormous parts availability.
Growing reputation with solid build quality. Star EV has been building carts since 2002. Expanding dealer network.
Which Should You Buy?
Recommendations based on your priorities
Drive2 PTV
Choose if you...
- 1Proven Big 3 reliability is your top priority
- 2You want the quietest gas engine available (60.5 dB)
- 3Lower starting price matters most
- 4Industry-best seating comfort is important to you
- 5You prefer the flexibility of gas or electric powertrain options
Sirius 4
Choose if you...
- 1You need seating for 4 passengers
- 2Loaded features and technology matter to you
- 34-wheel hydraulic brakes are important for safety
- 4You want the extra bumper-to-bumper warranty coverage
- 5A purpose-built 4-passenger extended wheelbase design is preferred
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