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Polaris Sportsman 6x6 600 vs Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 Ultimate

2027 Polaris Sportsman 6x6 600 vs 2027 Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 Ultimate: 44 vs 90 hp, 567 cc vs 952 cc, 1194 lb dry vs 904 lb dry, $14,999 vs $15,999. Full side-by-side specs: powertrain, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.

2027 Polaris Sportsman 6x6 600
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2027 Polaris Sportsman 6x6 600

567cc Single-cylinder (ProStar DOHC), liquid-cooled

$14,999

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2027 Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 Ultimate
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2027 Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 Ultimate

952cc Parallel-twin (ProStar SOHC), liquid-cooled

$15,999

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At a glance

More power44 hpvs90 hpSportsman XP 1000 Ultimate wins
Lower price$14,999vs$15,999Sportsman 6x6 600 wins
Weight1194 lb dryvs904 lb drySportsman XP 1000 Ultimate wins
Bigger engine567 ccvs952 ccSportsman XP 1000 Ultimate wins
Ground clearance11.5 invs12 inSportsman XP 1000 Ultimate wins
Towing1,500 lbvs1,500 lbTie

Across measured specs the Sportsman 6x6 600 leads in 3 categories and the Sportsman XP 1000 Ultimate in 4. Comparing two utility ATVs, the Sportsman 6x6 600 uses a 567 cc single-cylinder (prostar dohc) with about 44 hp, while the Sportsman XP 1000 Ultimate uses a 952 cc parallel-twin (prostar sohc) with about 90 hp. The Sportsman XP 1000 Ultimate has the power edge (90 hp vs 44 hp). The Sportsman XP 1000 Ultimate is lighter at 904 lb (vs 1194 lb). At $14,999 the Sportsman 6x6 600 is the more affordable of the two.

Full specifications

Sportsman 6x6 600
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Sportsman XP 1000 Ultimate
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Engine
Displacement567 cc952 cc
Engine configurationSingle-cylinder (ProStar DOHC)Parallel-twin (ProStar SOHC)
Cylinders12
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Power (approx.)44 hp90 hp
Fuel systemEFIEFI
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
TransmissionAutomatic PVT (P/R/N/L/H)Automatic PVT (P/R/N/L/H)
Drive systemOn-demand 6x6 AWDSelectable one-touch on-demand AWD/2WD
Dimensions & capacity
Seating2 seats1 rider
Dry weight1194 lb (542 kg)904 lb (410 kg)
Overall width49.6 in (126 cm)47.6 in (120.9 cm)
Wheelbase86.5 in (219.7 cm)53 in (134.6 cm)
Ground clearance11.5 in (29.2 cm)12 in (30.5 cm)
Fuel capacity6.75 gal (25.6 L)5.25 gal (19.9 L)
Towing capacity1,500 lb (680 kg)1,500 lb (680 kg)
Pricing
MSRP (base)$14,999$15,999
Model year20272027

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