ATVUtility
2025 Can-Am Outlander 500
500cc Single-cylinder (Rotax), liquid-cooled
$7,199
View full specsCan-Am Outlander 500 vs Polaris Sportsman 500
2025 Can-Am Outlander 500 vs 2027 Polaris Sportsman 500: 40 vs 33 hp, 500 cc vs 499 cc, 690 lb dry vs 773 lb dry, $7,199 vs $6,999. Full side-by-side specs: powertrain, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.
ATVUtility
2027 Polaris Sportsman 500
499cc Single-cylinder (ProStar SOHC), liquid-cooled
$6,999
View full specsAt a glance
More power40 hpvs33 hpOutlander 500 wins
Lower price$7,199vs$6,999Sportsman 500 wins
Weight690 lb dryvs773 lb dryOutlander 500 wins
Bigger engine500 ccvs499 ccOutlander 500 wins
Ground clearance10.5 invs11.5 inSportsman 500 wins
Towing1,300 lbvs1,350 lbSportsman 500 wins
Across measured specs the Outlander 500 leads in 4 categories and the Sportsman 500 in 3. Comparing two utility ATVs, the Outlander 500 uses a 500 cc single-cylinder (rotax) with about 40 hp, while the Sportsman 500 uses a 499 cc single-cylinder (prostar sohc) with about 33 hp. The Outlander 500 has the power edge (40 hp vs 33 hp). The Outlander 500 is lighter at 690 lb (vs 773 lb). At $6,999 the Sportsman 500 is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
Outlander 500 Can-Am · 2025 View | Sportsman 500 Polaris · 2027 View | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 500 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine configuration | Single-cylinder (Rotax) | Single-cylinder (ProStar SOHC) |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Power (approx.) | 40 hp | 33 hp |
| Fuel system | EFI | EFI |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automatic CVT | Automatic CVT (PVT) |
| Drive system | Selectable 2WD/4WD | AWD |
| Dimensions & capacity | ||
| Seating | 1 rider | 1 rider |
| Dry weight | 690 lb (313 kg) | 773 lb (351 kg) |
| Overall width | 46 in (116.8 cm) | 48 in (121.9 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 51 in (129.5 cm) | 50.5 in (128.3 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 10.5 in (26.7 cm) | 11.5 in (29.2 cm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.4 gal (20.4 L) | 4.5 gal (17 L) |
| Towing capacity | 1,300 lb (590 kg) | 1,350 lb (612 kg) |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP (base) | $7,199 | $6,999 |
| Model year | 2025 | 2027 |
Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.