UTVUtility
2026 Honda Pioneer 520
518cc Single-cylinder (OHV), liquid-cooled
$10,999
View full specsHonda Pioneer 520 vs Kawasaki Mule SX 4x4
2026 Honda Pioneer 520 vs 2025 Kawasaki Mule SX 4x4: 35 vs 22 hp, 518 cc vs 401 cc, 1060 lb dry vs 1091 lb dry, $10,999 vs $8,999. Full side-by-side specs: powertrain, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.
UTVUtility
2025 Kawasaki Mule SX 4x4
401cc Single-cylinder, air-cooled
$8,999
View full specsAt a glance
More power35 hpvs22 hpPioneer 520 wins
Lower price$10,999vs$8,999Mule SX 4x4 wins
Weight1060 lb dryvs1091 lb dryPioneer 520 wins
Bigger engine518 ccvs401 ccPioneer 520 wins
Ground clearance8.5 invs6.5 inPioneer 520 wins
Towing1,000 lbvs1,100 lbMule SX 4x4 wins
Across measured specs the Pioneer 520 leads in 5 categories and the Mule SX 4x4 in 2. Comparing two utility UTVs, the Pioneer 520 uses a 518 cc single-cylinder (ohv) with about 35 hp, while the Mule SX 4x4 uses a 401 cc single-cylinder with about 22 hp. The Pioneer 520 has the power edge (35 hp vs 22 hp). The Pioneer 520 is lighter at 1060 lb (vs 1091 lb). At $8,999 the Mule SX 4x4 is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
Pioneer 520 Honda · 2026 View | Mule SX 4x4 Kawasaki · 2025 View | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 518 cc | 401 cc |
| Engine configuration | Single-cylinder (OHV) | Single-cylinder |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Air |
| Power (approx.) | 35 hp | 22 hp |
| Fuel system | EFI | EFI |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic with AT/MT modes | Automatic CVT |
| Drive system | Selectable 2WD/4WD with locking front differential | Selectable 2WD/4WD |
| Dimensions & capacity | ||
| Seating | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Dry weight | 1060 lb (481 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) | $10,999 | $8,999 |
| Model year | 2026 | 2025 |
Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.