ATV Utility
2025 Can-Am Outlander 500
500cc Single-cylinder (Rotax), liquid-cooled
$7,199
View full specsCan-Am Outlander 500 vs Polaris General 1000
2025 Can-Am Outlander 500 vs 2025 Polaris General 1000: 40 vs 100 hp, 500 vs 999 cc, 690 vs 1650 lb, $7,199 vs $18,999. Full side-by-side specs: engine, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.
UTV Crossover
2025 Polaris General 1000
999cc Parallel-twin, liquid-cooled
$18,999
View full specsAt a glance
More power 40 hp vs 100 hp General 1000 wins
Lower price $7,199 vs $18,999 Outlander 500 wins
Lighter 690 lb vs 1650 lb Outlander 500 wins
Bigger engine 500 cc vs 999 cc General 1000 wins
Ground clearance 10.5 in vs 12 in General 1000 wins
Towing 1,300 lb vs 1,500 lb General 1000 wins
Across measured specs the Outlander 500 leads in 2 categories and the General 1000 in 6. Comparing an ATV and a UTV, the Outlander 500 runs a 500 cc single-cylinder (rotax) making about 40 hp, while the General 1000 uses a 999 cc parallel-twin rated near 100 hp. The General 1000 has the power edge (100 hp vs 40 hp). The Outlander 500 is lighter at 690 lb (vs 1650 lb). At $7,199 the Outlander 500 is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
| Outlander 500 Can-Am · 2025 View | General 1000 Polaris · 2025 View | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 500 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine configuration | Single-cylinder (Rotax) | Parallel-twin |
| Cylinders | 1 | 2 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Power (approx.) | 40 hp | 100 hp |
| Fuel system | EFI | EFI |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automatic CVT | Automatic CVT (PVT) |
| Drive system | Selectable 2WD/4WD | 4WD |
| Dimensions & capacity | ||
| Seating | 1 rider | 2 seats |
| Dry weight | 690 lb (313 kg) | 1650 lb (748 kg) |
| Overall width | 46 in (116.8 cm) | 62.5 in (158.8 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 51 in (129.5 cm) | 81 in (205.7 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 10.5 in (26.7 cm) | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.4 gal (20.4 L) | 9.5 gal (36 L) |
| Towing capacity | 1,300 lb (590 kg) | 1,500 lb (680 kg) |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP (base) | $7,199 | $18,999 |
| Model year | 2025 | 2025 |
Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.