UTVUtility
2025 Can-Am Defender HD10
976cc V-twin (Rotax), liquid-cooled
$16,999
View full specsCan-Am Defender HD10 vs Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Premium
2025 Can-Am Defender HD10 vs 2025 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Premium: 82 vs 110 hp, 976 vs 1498 cc, 1620 vs 2473 lb, $16,999 vs $29,999. Full side-by-side specs: engine, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.
UTVUtility
2025 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Premium
1498cc Inline-3, liquid-cooled
$29,999
View full specsAt a glance
More power82 hpvs110 hpRanger XD 1500 Premium wins
Lower price$16,999vs$29,999Defender HD10 wins
Lighter1620 lbvs2473 lbDefender HD10 wins
Bigger engine976 ccvs1498 ccRanger XD 1500 Premium wins
Ground clearance15 invs15 inTie
Towing2,500 lbvs3,500 lbRanger XD 1500 Premium wins
Across measured specs the Defender HD10 leads in 2 categoriesand the Ranger XD 1500 Premium in 4. Comparing two utility UTVs, the Defender HD10 runs a 976 cc v-twin (rotax) making about 82 hp, while the Ranger XD 1500 Premium uses a 1498 cc inline-3 rated near 110 hp. The Ranger XD 1500 Premium has the power edge (110 hp vs 82 hp). The Defender HD10 is lighter at 1620 lb (vs 2473 lb). At $16,999 the Defender HD10 is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
Defender HD10 Can-Am · 2025 View | Ranger XD 1500 Premium Polaris · 2025 View | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 976 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine configuration | V-twin (Rotax) | Inline-3 |
| Cylinders | 2 | 3 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Power (approx.) | 82 hp | 110 hp |
| Fuel system | EFI | EFI |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automatic CVT (PRO-TORQ) | Automatic (SteelDrive) |
| Drive system | 4WD | 4WD |
| Dimensions & capacity | ||
| Seating | 3 seats | 3 seats |
| Dry weight | 1620 lb (735 kg) | 2473 lb (1122 kg) |
| Overall width | 62 in (157.5 cm) | 64 in (162.6 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 83 in (210.8 cm) | 89 in (226.1 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 15 in (38.1 cm) | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
| Fuel capacity | 10 gal (37.9 L) | 13.6 gal (51.5 L) |
| Towing capacity | 2,500 lb (1134 kg) | 3,500 lb (1588 kg) |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP (base) | $16,999 | $29,999 |
| Model year | 2025 | 2025 |
Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.