UTV Side by Side Comparison
We have highlighted cells in the table below in green and red.
Items marked red are features that we feel should be improved. Items marked in green are features that we like.
Comparison of the Top Sport & Sport/Utility Models
Pure Sport UTVs
The four hottest Sport UTVs on the market are the Polaris RZR XP Turbo, Arctic Cat Wildcat, Yamaha YXZ1000R and Can-Am Maverick Turbo. You can click through on each vehicle to review more details, full specifications and images. Or just use the table below to compare RZR XP Turbo vs. Can-Am Maverick Turbo, RZR XP 1000 vs. Arctic Cat Wildcat, Arctic Cat Wildcat vs. Can-Am Maverick for each of our top specification items.
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Maverick Turbo | RZR XP Turbo | Arctic Cat Wildcat | Yamaha YXZ1000R | |
Dry Weight | 1,3999 lbs. | 1,495 lbs | 1305 lbs. | 1510 lbs. |
Ground Clearance | 13″ | 13.5″ | 13″ | 12.9 in. |
Length | 117.3 | 119″ | 120″ | 122.8 in. |
Width | 64″ | 64″ | 64″ | 64″ |
Wheelbase | 88″ | 90″ | 90″ | 90.6 in. |
Travel | 15″/16″ | 16″/18″ | 17″/18″ | 16.2″ / 17″ |
Horsepower | 131 HP | 144 HP | 90+ HP | 112 HP |
Engine | Twin – 976cc | Twin – 925 cc | Twin – 951cc | Triple – 998cc |
Bed Capacity | 200 lbs. | 300 lbs. | 300 lbs. | 300 lbs. |
Tilt Wheel | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Unlockable “Turf Mode” Rear Differential? |
No | No | No | No |
Aftermarket Parts Rating |
7/10 | 10/10 | 6/10 | 7/10 |
Center of Gravity Rating | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 |
Power Steering | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
MSRP | $22,999 | $24,999 | $16,599 | $19,799 |
Pure Sport Reviews:
- TEXTRON WILDCAT XX REVIEW
- POLARIS RZR XP TURBO S FIRST RIDE REVIEW
- CAN-AM MAVERICK X3 X RC DUNE REVIEW AND PHASE 1 BUILD
- POLARIS RZR XP TURBO DYNAMIX ROCK CRAWLING REVIEW
- CAN-AM MAVERICK X3 X RC TURBO R REVIEW
- YAMAHA YXZ1000R SS DUNE REVIEW
- POLARIS RZR XP 4 TURBO DESERT REVIEW
- POLARIS RZR XP TURBO SAND DUNE REVIEW
- YAMAHA YXZ1000R SS ROCK CRAWLING REVIEW
- YAMAHA YXZ1000R SS SE WITH GYTR TORQUE ASSIST GEAR REVIEW
- RZR XP Turbo Rock Crawling Review
- RZR XP Turbo Sand Dune Review
- Yamaha YXZ1000R Review
- Arctic Cat Wildcat Rock Crawling Review
- Arctic Cat Wildcat Review
- Can-Am Maverick Turbo Review
- 2017 Sport UTV Comparison
- Can-Am Maverick X3 Dune Review
- Yamaha YXZ1000R SS Review
Can-Am Maverick X3 Dune Review
60-Inch Sport
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Polaris RZR S 900 | Can-Am Maverick X xc | |||
Weight | 1074 lbs. | 1204 lbs. | 1297 lbs. | 1,235 lbs. |
Ground Clearance | 11 in. | 12.5 in. | 11 in. | 12.5 in. |
Length | 110.5 in. | 106 in. | 118.8 in. | 106 in. |
Width | 60 in. | 60 in. | 60 in. | 60 in. |
Wheelbase | 84.6 in. | 79 in. | 84.3 in. | 79 in. |
Travel | 12″ | 12.25 in / 13.2 in. | 12 in. | 12.25 in / 13.2 in. |
Engine | Twin – 700cc | Twin 875cc | V-Twin 976cc | Twin 999cc |
Bed Capacity | 300 lbs. | 300 lbs. | 200 lbs. | 300 lbs. |
Horsepower | 60 HP | 75 HP | 101 HP | 100 HP |
Tilt Wheel | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Unlockable “Turf Mode” Rear Differential? |
No | No | No | No |
MSRP | $13,399 | $14,699 | $18,499 | $17,999 |
60-Inch Sport Reviews:
Rec-Utility
Rec-Utility Reviews:
Four-Seat Sport
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Can-Am Maverick Max | Polaris RZR XP 4 900 | Polaris RZR XP 4 1000 | Arctic Cat Wildcat 4 | |
Dry Weight | 1,390 lbs. | 1,596 lbs | ||
Ground Clearance | 13 in. | 12.5 in. | 13.5 in. | 13 in. |
Length | 148.1 in. | 134.4 in. | 146 in. | 149 in. |
Width | 64 in. | 64 in. | 64 in. | 64 in. |
Wheelbase | 113.8 in. | 107.4 in. | 117 in. | 136. in. |
Travel | 14 in. | 13.5 in./14 in. | 16 in. / 18 in. | 17″/18 in. |
Engine | 976cc | 875cc | 999cc | 951cc |
Bed Capacity | 200 lbs. | 300 lbs. | 300 lbs. | 300 lbs. |
Tilt Wheel | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Power Steering | Yes | Limited Edition | Yes | Yes |
MSRP | $17,999 | $21,999 | $19,599 |
2014 Four-Seat Sport Model Review
50 Inch Trail Legal UTVs
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Honda Pioneer 500 | |||
Weight |
1,000 lbs. |
1,204 lbs. |
1,010 lbs. |
Front wheel travel |
10″ |
11″ |
5.9″ |
Rear wheel travel |
10.5″ |
10″ |
5.9″ |
Ground clearance |
10″ |
10″ |
9.6″ |
Wheelbase |
84.6″ |
79″ |
73.1″ |
Overall length |
110.5″ |
105″ |
102.5″ |
Horsepower |
60 HP |
75 HP |
28.7 |
Engine |
Twin – 700cc |
Twin – 875cc |
475cc |
Bed capacity |
300 lbs. |
300 lbs. |
450 lbs. |
Price |
$10,999 |
$12,799 |
$8,499 |
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