Polaris GEM eL XD vs Atlas 6 Passenger
Side-by-side comparison across specs, pricing, and overall score — every value traced to a source.
Verdict: Atlas 6 Passenger ranks highest overall (#5) with a score of 40.2.
The best choice still depends on which specs matter for your workload — per-metric winners are marked below.
What the numbers hide
Computed from the published values below — no estimates, no generated claims.
Fragile verdict
The overall winner flips to Atlas 6 Passenger if Battery Capacity is weighted at 20% (it counts for 11% today). If battery capacity drives your decision, the ranking above may not be your ranking.
Fragile verdict
The overall winner flips to Atlas 6 Passenger if Seating Capacity is weighted at 20% (it counts for 11% today). If seating capacity drives your decision, the ranking above may not be your ranking.
Real tradeoff
Polaris GEM eL XD clearly beats Atlas 6 Passenger on Range but clearly loses on Battery Capacity — this pair is a priorities question, not a quality question.
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MSRP (1 of 2 missing) — the questions worth asking vendors directly.
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| Metric | Polaris GEM eL XDPolaris GEM | Atlas 6 PassengerAtlas |
|---|---|---|
| Overall OptiSift Score | 36.4#11 | 40.2#5 |
| Top Speed | 25 | 25 |
| Range | 86 | 60 |
| Battery Capacity | 6.48 | 8.3 |
| Motor Power | 8.7 | 6.7 |
| Seating Capacity | 2 | 6 |
| MSRP | — | 16,999 |
| Warranty | 4 | 3 |
| Charge Time | 6 | 6 |
| Street Legal (LSV) | Yes | Yes |
About these golf carts
#11Polaris GEM eL XD
Polaris GEM
Street-legal electric utility truck with sturdy build, generous ground clearance, and 1,629-lb payload.
#5Atlas 6 Passenger
Atlas
The Atlas 6 Passenger Lifted adds elevated suspension and all-terrain tires for off-road capability with full LSV street-legal compliance.