Specialized Turbo Vado 3 EVO 5.0 vs Specialized Turbo Vado 3 X 4.0Turbo Vado 3 EVO 5.0 vs Turbo Vado 3 X 4.0
Both checked Sep 2026 against manufacturer pages
Key differences
What actually differs
Weight
Specialized is 2 lb lighter
Specialized
66 lb
Specialized
68 lb
Verdict
Which one for you
- Easiest to lift or carrySpecialized Turbo Vado 3 EVO 5.02 lb lighter overall.
- Easiest to get onAbout even29.4″ vs 30.2″ step-over.
Full specs
Side by side
SpecSpecialized Turbo Vado 3 EVO 5.0Specialized Turbo Vado 3 X 4.0
Fit
Step-over height
30.2″
29.4″Better
Total load
300 lb
300 lb
Motor
Peak power
810W
810W
Torque
105 Nm
105 Nm
Battery
Capacity
840 Wh
840 Wh
Range and speed
Claimed range
up to 150 km range
up to 150 km range
Top speed
20 mph
20 mph
E-bike class
Class 1 or 3
Class 1 or 3
Size and folding
Weight
66 lbBetter
68 lb
Wheels
27.5" front and rear, 30mm inner width, 32h
27.5 front, 27.5 rear, 30mm inner width, 32h
Brakes and drivetrain
Brakes
TEKTRO, HD-T5040, 4- Piston Caliper, Extra Thick 2.3MM Rotor and 5MM Brake Pads
TEKTRO, HD-T5040, 4-piston caliper, extra thick 2.3mm rotor and 5mm brake pads
Gears
Shift Levers: Shimano 11-Speed RAPIDFIRE PLUS, Short Reach Spec; Rear Derailleur…
Shift Levers: Shimano, CUES, Right, 10-speed RAPIDFIRE PLUS; Rear Derailleur: Shimano…
Comfort and safety
Suspension
Fork: SR Suntour suspension fork, 120MM of travel (100MM size S), Stanchion 34MM, 15MM…
Fork: SR Suntour suspension fork, 130mm of travel, Stanchion 34mm, 15mm Thru axle…
Certifications
As applicable, certified to UL 2849 (e-system) and/or UL 2271 (battery) by UL…
As applicable, certified to UL 2849 (e-system) and/or UL 2271 (battery) by UL…
List price
Price
$5,199.99Better
$5,499.99
"Better" marks the stronger figure where one clearly exists. Range and battery claims are the brand's own. "~" means we calculated it. "—" means we haven't checked it yet. Sources and any conflicting figures are on each model page.