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Polaris RZR XP 1000 vs Polaris Sportsman 850

2025 Polaris RZR XP 1000 vs 2025 Polaris Sportsman 850: 114 vs 78 hp, 999 vs 850 cc, 1543 vs 790 lb, $21,299 vs $9,999. Full side-by-side specs: engine, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.

2025 Polaris RZR XP 1000
UTV Sport

2025 Polaris RZR XP 1000

999cc Parallel-twin, liquid-cooled

$21,299

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2025 Polaris Sportsman 850
ATV Utility

2025 Polaris Sportsman 850

850cc Parallel-twin, liquid-cooled

$9,999

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At a glance

More power 114 hp vs 78 hp RZR XP 1000 wins
Lower price $21,299 vs $9,999 Sportsman 850 wins
Lighter 1543 lb vs 790 lb Sportsman 850 wins
Bigger engine 999 cc vs 850 cc RZR XP 1000 wins
Ground clearance 13.5 in vs 11.5 in RZR XP 1000 wins
Towing n/a vs 1,750 lb Sportsman 850 wins

Across measured specs the RZR XP 1000 leads in 5 categories and the Sportsman 850 in 3. Comparing an UTV and a ATV, the RZR XP 1000 runs a 999 cc parallel-twin making about 114 hp, while the Sportsman 850 uses a 850 cc parallel-twin rated near 78 hp. The RZR XP 1000 has the power edge (114 hp vs 78 hp). The Sportsman 850 is lighter at 790 lb (vs 1543 lb). At $9,999 the Sportsman 850 is the more affordable of the two.

Full specifications

RZR XP 1000
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Sportsman 850
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Engine
Displacement 999 cc 850 cc
Engine configuration Parallel-twin Parallel-twin
Cylinders 2 2
Cooling Liquid Liquid
Power (approx.) 114 hp 78 hp
Fuel system EFI EFI
Starter Electric Electric
Drivetrain
Transmission Automatic CVT (PVT) Automatic CVT (PVT)
Drive system 4WD Selectable 2WD/4WD
Dimensions & capacity
Seating 2 seats 1 rider
Dry weight 1543 lb (700 kg) 790 lb (358 kg)
Overall width 64 in (162.6 cm) 48 in (121.9 cm)
Wheelbase 90 in (228.6 cm) 50.5 in (128.3 cm)
Ground clearance 13.5 in (34.3 cm) 11.5 in (29.2 cm)
Fuel capacity 9.5 gal (36 L) 5.25 gal (19.9 L)
Towing capacity n/a 1,750 lb (794 kg)
Pricing
MSRP (base) $21,299 $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.

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