Golf Cart vs. UTV: Which Is Right for you?

Golf carts and UTVs are both vehicles that can carry passengers and cargo to their destination. But there are plenty of differences too! They each offer unique perks and the right fit for your needs will depend on your budget and lifestyle.

Here at Arizona Ranch & Resort Carts, we strive to make your life easier. That's why we created this comparison guide. For more information or to shop golf carts for sale, visit our dealership in Prescott Valley, Arizona.

The Price

Golf carts are going to be more affordable. They are smaller and more lightweight in their construction, which keeps their asking price much lower. They are also more simplistic in their construction, which keeps maintenance costs lower as well.

The Hauling and Towing Capacity

Both vehicles can be used to transport cargo.

UTVs will typically have much higher hauling and towing capacity, however. They are often used to move much heavier tools and materials for landscaping or agricultural projects. 

Golf carts are great for transporting more moderate amounts of weight.

The Street Legal Capacity

Many golf carts are built to be street legal from the start. Other models can often be easily modified to become street legal. If you want a vehicle to cruise around your neighborhood, a golf cart is a great match. UTVs, on the other hand, are usually not street legal.

Using for Camping

Both UTVs and golf carts can be used at a campsite. They can cruise over the dirt trails and carry your camping gear around.

If you'll be traveling over rough or rocky terrain, however, a UTV may be the best option. These vehicles are designed to navigate more difficult terrain. 

However, a golf cart could be modified to handle these challenges. For example, you could get a lift kit to improve the vehicle's ground clearance and sturdier off-road tires.

Using for Golfing

Of course, golf carts are the best option for a golf course. They are built for transporting clubs and other items easily from hole to hole.

Many golf courses have noise restrictions and other such limitations that may rule out the option of using a UTV.

Using with a Barn or Storage Shed

Both vehicles can bring cargo to a barn or storage shed. A golf cart can be more versatile given its compact size. It can more easily move through barn doors and navigate tighter spaces.

Need help deciding between a golf cart and UTV? Want to shop golf carts for sale? Whatever you need, the experts at Arizona Ranch & Resort Cars are here to help. Contact us or stop by our dealership in Prescott Valley, Arizona. We proudly serve those in Flagstaff and Surprise, Arizona.