ATV Utility
2025 Can-Am Outlander 850
854cc V-twin (Rotax), liquid-cooled
$10,799
View full specsCan-Am Outlander 850 vs Polaris General 1000
2025 Can-Am Outlander 850 vs 2025 Polaris General 1000: 78 vs 100 hp, 854 vs 999 cc, 795 vs 1650 lb, $10,799 vs $18,999. Full side-by-side specs: engine, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.
UTV Crossover
2025 Polaris General 1000
999cc Parallel-twin, liquid-cooled
$18,999
View full specsAt a glance
More power 78 hp vs 100 hp General 1000 wins
Lower price $10,799 vs $18,999 Outlander 850 wins
Lighter 795 lb vs 1650 lb Outlander 850 wins
Bigger engine 854 cc vs 999 cc General 1000 wins
Ground clearance 12 in vs 12 in Tie
Towing 1,650 lb vs 1,500 lb Outlander 850 wins
Across measured specs the Outlander 850 leads in 3 categories and the General 1000 in 4. Comparing an ATV and a UTV, the Outlander 850 runs a 854 cc v-twin (rotax) making about 78 hp, while the General 1000 uses a 999 cc parallel-twin rated near 100 hp. The General 1000 has the power edge (100 hp vs 78 hp). The Outlander 850 is lighter at 795 lb (vs 1650 lb). At $10,799 the Outlander 850 is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
| Outlander 850 Can-Am · 2025 View | General 1000 Polaris · 2025 View | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 854 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine configuration | V-twin (Rotax) | Parallel-twin |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Power (approx.) | 78 hp | 100 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 | 795 lb (361 kg) | 1650 lb (748 kg) |
| Overall width | 48 in (121.9 cm) | 62.5 in (158.8 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 51 in (129.5 cm) | 81 in (205.7 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 12 in (30.5 cm) | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.4 gal (20.4 L) | 9.5 gal (36 L) |
| Towing capacity | 1,650 lb (748 kg) | 1,500 lb (680 kg) |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP (base) | $10,799 | $18,999 |
| Model year | 2025 | 2025 |
Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.