Will a Single Seat Golf Buggy Fit in My Car?
Buying your own golf buggy can give you the freedom to play more often without worrying about whether your club has one available. There is one practical question that needs answering first, though: will it actually fit in your car?
For many golfers, the answer is yes. A compact single seat golf buggy can fit into a range of hatchbacks, estates and SUVs when it has been separated into its main sections. That doesn't mean every buggy will fit every car, and boot capacity in litres doesn't tell the whole story.
The size of the boot opening, the available floor space and the weight you are comfortable lifting are just as important.
Here is what to check before you buy.
Does a single seat golf buggy fit in a normal car?
Single seat golf buggies are much smaller than the two-seat carts commonly hired at golf clubs. Many are designed to be transported between home and the course rather than stored permanently at one location.
The Powaglide Eagle single seat golf buggy dismantles into three main sections for transport. This means you don't need to lift or fit the complete buggy into the boot in one piece.
The three main sections are:
Front section: approximately 26kg
Rear section: approximately 45kg
Seat assembly: approximately 6kg
The seat and steering column can be removed, and the front and rear chassis sections separate. This reduces the overall length and height considerably.
The rear section is the heaviest part. If 45kg is more than you can lift comfortably, don't assume dismantling the buggy solves the problem on its own. Loading ramps or help from another person may be the more sensible option.
Don't rely on your car's boot capacity
Car manufacturers usually quote boot space in litres. It is useful when comparing cars, but it isn't a reliable way to decide whether a golf buggy will fit.
Two cars with similar quoted capacity can have very different boot shapes. One may have a wide, square opening while the other has a narrow entrance, a high loading lip or wheel arches that reduce the usable floor width.
Measure the actual space instead.
What should I measure?
You only need a tape measure and a few minutes. Check the following with the boot open and the rear seats in the position you expect to use.
1. Boot opening width
Measure the narrowest point across the entrance, not the widest part inside the boot. On many cars, the opening is narrower around the rear lights or trim.
2. Boot opening height
Measure from the top of the loading lip to the lowest point of the open hatch. A sloping rear window can reduce the space once the boot is closed.
3. Usable floor length
Measure from the back of the rear seats to the boot opening. If the rear seats fold, measure the longer space as well.
4. Internal width
Measure between the wheel arches, as these are often the narrowest part of the boot floor.
5. Loading height
Measure from the ground to the boot floor. A higher SUV may offer plenty of room but still be awkward to load without ramps.
It is worth taking a few photographs too. If you're unsure, contact us with your measurements, car make, model and year. We can give you a more useful answer than a guess based on the manufacturer's boot capacity.
Can I load a golf buggy on my own?
This depends on your strength, balance, mobility and the height of your car. Some owners are comfortable separating the Eagle and loading each part individually. Others would rather avoid lifting the heavier chassis section.
There is no prize for struggling with it. If you have a back, shoulder or mobility problem, choose a loading method that doesn't put you at risk.
Folding aluminium loading ramps can allow the buggy to be moved into a suitable vehicle in a more controlled way. Powaglide's ramps are six feet long and fold down to three feet for storage.
Before using ramps, make sure:
The ramps are suitable for the combined load
Both ramps are positioned securely
The gradient isn't too steep
The vehicle cannot move
You understand the approved loading procedure
Ask us for a demonstration if you're uncertain. Seeing the process in person is far more useful than trying to work it out for the first time after delivery.
Need help checking your car?
Call 07787 533333 or contact us with your car make, model and boot measurements. We will give you straightforward advice and help you decide whether the Eagle and loading ramps are suitable for you.
You can also view the Powaglide Eagle, including its battery range, warranty, delivery information and current price.