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Can-Am Outlander 500 vs Polaris RZR Turbo R

2025 Can-Am Outlander 500 vs 2025 Polaris RZR Turbo R: 40 vs 181 hp, 500 vs 925 cc, 690 vs 1960 lb, $7,199 vs $30,999. Full side-by-side specs: engine, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.

2025 Can-Am Outlander 500
ATV Utility

2025 Can-Am Outlander 500

500cc Single-cylinder (Rotax), liquid-cooled

$7,199

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2025 Polaris RZR Turbo R
UTV Sport

2025 Polaris RZR Turbo R

925cc Parallel-twin (turbo), liquid-cooled

$30,999

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At a glance

More power 40 hp vs 181 hp RZR Turbo R wins
Lower price $7,199 vs $30,999 Outlander 500 wins
Lighter 690 lb vs 1960 lb Outlander 500 wins
Bigger engine 500 cc vs 925 cc RZR Turbo R wins
Ground clearance 10.5 in vs 15 in RZR Turbo R wins
Towing 1,300 lb vs n/a Outlander 500 wins

Across measured specs the Outlander 500 leads in 3 categories and the RZR Turbo R 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 Turbo R uses a 925 cc parallel-twin (turbo) rated near 181 hp. The RZR Turbo R has the power edge (181 hp vs 40 hp). The Outlander 500 is lighter at 690 lb (vs 1960 lb). At $7,199 the Outlander 500 is the more affordable of the two.

Full specifications

Outlander 500
Can-Am · 2025
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RZR Turbo R
Polaris · 2025
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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) 1960 lb (889 kg)
Overall width 46 in (116.8 cm) 74 in (188 cm)
Wheelbase 51 in (129.5 cm) 96 in (243.8 cm)
Ground clearance 10.5 in (26.7 cm) 15 in (38.1 cm)
Fuel capacity 5.4 gal (20.4 L) 11.5 gal (43.5 L)
Towing capacity 1,300 lb (590 kg) n/a
Pricing
MSRP (base) $7,199 $30,999
Model year 2025 2025

Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.

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