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Can-Am Outlander 500 vs Polaris RZR XP 1000

2025 Can-Am Outlander 500 vs 2025 Polaris RZR XP 1000: 40 vs 114 hp, 500 vs 999 cc, 690 vs 1543 lb, $7,199 vs $21,299. 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 XP 1000
UTV Sport

2025 Polaris RZR XP 1000

999cc Parallel-twin, liquid-cooled

$21,299

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At a glance

More power 40 hp vs 114 hp RZR XP 1000 wins
Lower price $7,199 vs $21,299 Outlander 500 wins
Lighter 690 lb vs 1543 lb Outlander 500 wins
Bigger engine 500 cc vs 999 cc RZR XP 1000 wins
Ground clearance 10.5 in vs 13.5 in RZR XP 1000 wins
Towing 1,300 lb vs n/a Outlander 500 wins

Across measured specs the Outlander 500 leads in 3 categories and the RZR XP 1000 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 XP 1000 uses a 999 cc parallel-twin rated near 114 hp. The RZR XP 1000 has the power edge (114 hp vs 40 hp). The Outlander 500 is lighter at 690 lb (vs 1543 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 XP 1000
Polaris · 2025
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Engine
Displacement 500 cc 999 cc
Engine configuration Single-cylinder (Rotax) Parallel-twin
Cylinders 1 2
Cooling Liquid Liquid
Power (approx.) 40 hp 114 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) 1543 lb (700 kg)
Overall width 46 in (116.8 cm) 64 in (162.6 cm)
Wheelbase 51 in (129.5 cm) 90 in (228.6 cm)
Ground clearance 10.5 in (26.7 cm) 13.5 in (34.3 cm)
Fuel capacity 5.4 gal (20.4 L) 9.5 gal (36 L)
Towing capacity 1,300 lb (590 kg) n/a
Pricing
MSRP (base) $7,199 $21,299
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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