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.
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
Arctic Cat Wildcat Sport
Polaris RZR S 900 Can-Am Maverick X xc
Polaris RZR S 1000
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:
- MAVERICK SPORT VS RZR S VS WILDCAT SPORT
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Arctic Cat Wildcat Sport Review
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Wildcat Sport Dune Review
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Can-Am Maverick 1000R X-xc Review
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Polaris RZR S 900 Review
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Polaris RZR S 900 Rock Crawling Review
Rec-Utility
Can-Am Commander 1000X
Yamaha Wolverine
Kawasaki Teryx
Polaris General
Weight 1287 lbs 1,311 lbs. 1,542.8 lbs. 1,544 lbs. Ground Clearance 11″ 11.4 in. 11.0 in. 12 in. Length 118″ 116.9 in. 117.3 in. 116.4 in. Width 58″ 60.6 in. 61.6 in. 62.5 in. Wheelbase 75.8″ 81.3 in 85.8 in. 81 in. Travel 10″ 9.7 in. 8.3 in. 13.2″ Engine Twin – 976cc Single – 708cc V-twin – 783cc Twin – 1000cc Hitch Capacity 1500 lbs 1500 lbs. 1300 lbs. 1,500 lbs. Bed Capacity 600 lbs. 300 lbs. 600 lbs. 600 lbs. Tilt Wheel Yes No Yes Unlockable “Turf Mode” Rear Differential? No No No No MSRP $14,699 $13,199 $12,999 $15,999
Rec-Utility Reviews:
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Polaris GENERAL Review
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Kawasaki Teryx Review
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Yamaha Wolverine R-Spec Review
Four-Seat Sport
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
2016 Four-Seat Model Review
50 Inch Trail Legal UTVs
Wildcat Trail
Polaris RZR 900
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
50-Inch Sport Reviews:
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Honda Pioneer 500 Review
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Arctic Cat Wildcat Trail Review
Wildcat Trail vs. RZR 800
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