ATV Utility
2025 Can-Am Outlander 500
500cc Single-cylinder (Rotax), liquid-cooled
$7,199
View full specsCan-Am Outlander 500 vs Polaris Sportsman 850
2025 Can-Am Outlander 500 vs 2025 Polaris Sportsman 850: 40 vs 78 hp, 500 vs 850 cc, 690 vs 790 lb, $7,199 vs $9,999. Full side-by-side specs: engine, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.
ATV Utility
2025 Polaris Sportsman 850
850cc Parallel-twin, liquid-cooled
$9,999
View full specsAt a glance
More power 40 hp vs 78 hp Sportsman 850 wins
Lower price $7,199 vs $9,999 Outlander 500 wins
Lighter 690 lb vs 790 lb Outlander 500 wins
Bigger engine 500 cc vs 850 cc Sportsman 850 wins
Ground clearance 10.5 in vs 11.5 in Sportsman 850 wins
Towing 1,300 lb vs 1,750 lb Sportsman 850 wins
Across measured specs the Outlander 500 leads in 3 categories and the Sportsman 850 in 4. Comparing two utility ATVs, the Outlander 500 runs a 500 cc single-cylinder (rotax) making about 40 hp, while the Sportsman 850 uses a 850 cc parallel-twin rated near 78 hp. The Sportsman 850 has the power edge (78 hp vs 40 hp). The Outlander 500 is lighter at 690 lb (vs 790 lb). At $7,199 the Outlander 500 is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
| Outlander 500 Can-Am · 2025 View | Sportsman 850 Polaris · 2025 View | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 500 cc | 850 cc |
| Engine configuration | Single-cylinder (Rotax) | Parallel-twin |
| Cylinders | 1 | 2 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Power (approx.) | 40 hp | 78 hp |
| Fuel system | EFI | EFI |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automatic CVT | Automatic CVT (PVT) |
| Drive system | Selectable 2WD/4WD | Selectable 2WD/4WD |
| Dimensions & capacity | ||
| Seating | 1 rider | 1 rider |
| Dry weight | 690 lb (313 kg) | 790 lb (358 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) | 5.25 gal (19.9 L) |
| Towing capacity | 1,300 lb (590 kg) | 1,750 lb (794 kg) |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP (base) | $7,199 | $9,999 |
| Model year | 2025 | 2025 |
Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.