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2025 Can-Am Outlander 500
500cc Single-cylinder (Rotax), liquid-cooled
$7,199
View full specsCan-Am Outlander 500 vs Polaris RZR Pro XP
2025 Can-Am Outlander 500 vs 2024 Polaris RZR Pro XP: 40 vs 181 hp, 500 vs 925 cc, 690 vs 1770 lb, $7,199 vs $27,999. Full side-by-side specs: engine, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.
UTV Sport
2024 Polaris RZR Pro XP
925cc Parallel-twin (turbo), liquid-cooled
$27,999
View full specsAt a glance
More power 40 hp vs 181 hp RZR Pro XP wins
Lower price $7,199 vs $27,999 Outlander 500 wins
Lighter 690 lb vs 1770 lb Outlander 500 wins
Bigger engine 500 cc vs 925 cc RZR Pro XP wins
Ground clearance 10.5 in vs 14.5 in RZR Pro XP wins
Towing 1,300 lb vs n/a Outlander 500 wins
Across measured specs the Outlander 500 leads in 3 categories and the RZR Pro XP in 5. Comparing an ATV and a UTV, the Outlander 500 runs a 500 cc single-cylinder (rotax) making about 40 hp, while the RZR Pro XP uses a 925 cc parallel-twin (turbo) rated near 181 hp. The RZR Pro XP has the power edge (181 hp vs 40 hp). The Outlander 500 is lighter at 690 lb (vs 1770 lb). At $7,199 the Outlander 500 is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
| Outlander 500 Can-Am · 2025 View | RZR Pro XP Polaris · 2024 View | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 500 cc | 925 cc |
| Engine configuration | Single-cylinder (Rotax) | Parallel-twin (turbo) |
| Cylinders | 1 | 2 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Power (approx.) | 40 hp | 181 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) | 1770 lb (803 kg) |
| Overall width | 46 in (116.8 cm) | 64 in (162.6 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 51 in (129.5 cm) | 96 in (243.8 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 10.5 in (26.7 cm) | 14.5 in (36.8 cm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.4 gal (20.4 L) | 12 gal (45.4 L) |
| Towing capacity | 1,300 lb (590 kg) | n/a |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP (base) | $7,199 | $27,999 |
| Model year | 2025 | 2024 |
Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.