4, 6 or 8-Seater Golf Cart? Specifications Compared
Turning radius, climbing ability, weight and battery for each Finns Auto Premium Passengers layout, and which one fits your site.
Short answer: Pick the 4-seater for tight sites (about 6 m U-turn), the 6-seater as the all-rounder (about 8 m U-turn, 40% climb), and the 8-seater only on flat sites with wide turns (about 11 m U-turn, 15% climb). The 8-seater weighs 705 kg against 460 kg for the 4-seater.
Specifications side by side
From the Finns Auto Premium Passengers Cart specification table. Rows marked with an asterisk are our calculations.
| 4-seater | 6-seater | 8-seater | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turning radius | 3 m or less | 4 m or less | 5.5 m or less |
| U-turn width* | about 6 m | about 8 m | about 11 m |
| Climbing ability | 40% (21.8°) | 40% (21.8°) | 15% (8.5°) |
| Wheel base | 1,650 mm | 2,500 mm | 3,300 mm |
| Weight with battery | 460 kg | 530 kg | 705 kg |
| Weight fully loaded* | about 780 kg | about 1,010 kg | about 1,345 kg |
| Motor | 48 V, 4 kW AC | 48 V, 4 kW AC | 48 V, 5 kW AC |
| Battery | 6 × 8 V | 6 × 8 V, 150 Ah | 6 × 8 V, 150 Ah |
| Chassis | Aluminium alloy | Aluminium alloy | Carbon steel |
| Ground clearance | 114 mm | 114 mm | 114 mm |
*Fully loaded assumes every seat taken at 80 kg per adult. Ratings are maximums; the slope and turning checker applies a 70% planning margin.
Which layout for which site
| Your site | Layout | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Basement or car-park ramp near 12 to 15% | 4 or 6-seater | The 8-seater is rated 15%, so a 15% ramp leaves no margin. |
| Narrow community lanes, 6 to 8 m wide | 4-seater | About 6 m U-turn; the 6-seater needs about 8 m. |
| Resort boulevard, flat, 11 m or wider | 8-seater | Moves the most guests per trip when turns are wide. |
| Mixed paths with speed humps and short slopes | 6-seater | 40% rating and an 8 m turn cover most layouts. |
| Service lift or trailer with a weight limit | Check the loaded weight | An 8-seater with a full load is about 1,345 kg. |
Next steps
- Not sure of your seat count? Use the cart finder.
- Need to know how many carts? Use the fleet size calculator.
- See the model page: Premium Passengers Cart.
Frequently asked questions
Which golf cart layout is best for a resort?
The 6-seater suits most resorts: it climbs 40% and turns in about 8 m. Choose the 8-seater only where roads are flat and at least 11 m wide for U-turns.
Why does the 8-seater climb less than the 6-seater?
Its published rating is 15% against 40%. It is longer (3,300 mm wheelbase) and heavier (705 kg), and it uses a 5 kW motor and a carbon steel chassis.
What battery do the 6 and 8-seaters use?
Six 8 V batteries (48 V) at 150 Ah. The 4-seater also uses six 8 V batteries; ask us for its Ah rating.
Does the air-conditioned cart come in 4, 6 and 8 seats?
The air-conditioned cart page lists the same 4, 6 and 8-seat layouts. Confirm the specification sheet for the exact cart you want.
Which seat layout sells best?
The Premium Passengers Cart is our best-selling passenger cart, in 4, 6 and 8-seat layouts.
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