Specialized Turbo Como 4.0 vs Specialized Turbo Vado 3 EVO 4.0
Specialized Turbo Como 4.0 wins on price, full charge; Specialized Turbo Vado 3 EVO 4.0 wins on everyday range (180 lb), throttle range on hills, range with a 280 lb rider, steepest hill at 8 mph, battery. For a 180 lb rider in everyday riding, the Turbo Como 4.0 goes about 45 miles and the Turbo Vado 3 EVO 4.0 about 53 miles per charge.
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Turbo Como 4.0Wins 2 of 10 comparisons · $4,000
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Turbo Vado 3 EVO 4.0Wins 5 of 10 comparisons · $4,500
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A gap under 5% is called a tie: it's inside the model's uncertainty.
| Measure | Turbo Como 4.0 | Turbo Vado 3 EVO 4.0 | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyday range (180 lb)16 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills | 45 mi | 53 mi | Turbo Vado 3 EVO 4.0 |
| Throttle range on hills15 mph, no pedaling, ±4% hills | 29 mi | 34 mi | Turbo Vado 3 EVO 4.0 |
| Range with a 280 lb riderEveryday scenario | 35 mi | 42 mi | Turbo Vado 3 EVO 4.0 |
| Steepest hill at 8 mph200 lb rider, throttle only | 6% | 14% | Turbo Vado 3 EVO 4.0 |
| BatteryRated capacity | 710 Wh | 840 Wh | Turbo Vado 3 EVO 4.0 |
| PriceBrand store, today | $3,999.99 | $4,499.99 | Turbo Como 4.0 |
| WeightWith battery | 62.1 lb | 63.3 lb | Tie |
| Max loadRider + cargo | — | — | Tie |
| Full chargeStock charger, empty to full | 4.6 h | 5.3 h | Turbo Como 4.0 |
| Top assisted speedBrand spec | 28 mph | 28 mph | Tie |
Range at every rider weight
| Rider | Easy 12 mph | Everyday 16 mph | Fast 20 mph | Throttle, hills |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 lb | 79 vs 94 mi | 48 vs 57 mi | 33 vs 39 mi | 32 vs 38 mi |
| 200 lb | 70 vs 83 mi | 42 vs 50 mi | 31 vs 37 mi | 27 vs 32 mi |
| 250 lb | 63 vs 74 mi | 38 vs 44 mi | 30 vs 35 mi | 24 vs 28 mi |
| 300 lb | 57 vs 68 mi | 34 vs 40 mi | 28 vs 33 mi | 21 vs 25 mi |
Turbo Como 4.0 first, then Turbo Vado 3 EVO 4.0. 70°F, pavement, new battery. Scenarios: Easy cruise: 12 mph, relaxed pedaling, flat; Everyday: 16 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills; Fast commute: 20 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills; Throttle only: 15 mph, no pedaling, hilly.