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2025 Honda Pioneer 500
518cc Single-cylinder, liquid-cooled
$10,199
View full specsHonda Pioneer 500 vs Kawasaki Mule SX 4x4
2025 Honda Pioneer 500 vs 2025 Kawasaki Mule SX 4x4: 32 vs 22 hp, 518 vs 401 cc, 1075 vs 1091 lb, $10,199 vs $8,999. Full side-by-side specs: engine, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.
UTVUtility
2025 Kawasaki Mule SX 4x4
401cc Single-cylinder, air-cooled
$8,999
View full specsAt a glance
More power32 hpvs22 hpPioneer 500 wins
Lower price$10,199vs$8,999Mule SX 4x4 wins
Lighter1075 lbvs1091 lbPioneer 500 wins
Bigger engine518 ccvs401 ccPioneer 500 wins
Ground clearance8.5 invs6.5 inPioneer 500 wins
Towing1,000 lbvs1,100 lbMule SX 4x4 wins
Across measured specs the Pioneer 500 leads in 5 categoriesand the Mule SX 4x4 in 2. Comparing two utility UTVs, the Pioneer 500 runs a 518 cc single-cylinder making about 32 hp, while the Mule SX 4x4 uses a 401 cc single-cylinder rated near 22 hp. The Pioneer 500 has the power edge (32 hp vs 22 hp). The Pioneer 500 is lighter at 1075 lb (vs 1091 lb). At $8,999 the Mule SX 4x4 is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
Pioneer 500 Honda · 2025 View | Mule SX 4x4 Kawasaki · 2025 View | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 518 cc | 401 cc |
| Engine configuration | Single-cylinder | Single-cylinder |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Air |
| Power (approx.) | 32 hp | 22 hp |
| Fuel system | EFI | EFI |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automatic DCT 5-speed | Automatic CVT |
| Drive system | Selectable 2WD/4WD | Selectable 2WD/4WD |
| Dimensions & capacity | ||
| Seating | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Dry weight | 1075 lb (488 kg) | 1091 lb (495 kg) |
| Overall width | 50 in (127 cm) | 55.1 in (140 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 73 in (185.4 cm) | 61.6 in (156.5 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 8.5 in (21.6 cm) | 6.5 in (16.5 cm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.1 gal (15.5 L) | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) |
| Towing capacity | 1,000 lb (454 kg) | 1,100 lb (499 kg) |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP (base) | $10,199 | $8,999 |
| Model year | 2025 | 2025 |
Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.